I installed Koni FSD's on my friends 12 FJCW with NM Engineering springs.


So far it rides really nicely.


(Yes, Koni says not to use with lowering springs, but NM swears by them for a street car.)


I'll wait and see how he likes them and maybe replace my Koni Yellows...

 

I just installed KONI FSD struts on my 2012 MCS yesterday, and replaced my NM springs with my stock Sport Suspension springs.


So far, I'm really enjoying the changes. Highway expansion joints are basically erased, and it still "feels like a MINI" handling wise. Alive and responsive.


With two in the car, I was getting bump stop contact a bit too often on some of the county roads around here with the NMs. I have a favorite "torture test" stretch of road of frost-heaved concrete that was 20mph speed limit for me before. Ran it at 45 mph yesterday, no problem. Still wouldn't try drinking coffee through there, but very impressive control and compliance.


Very happy with my changes.

 

I installed mine too and after installation there's a clucking sounds coming from the passenger side, when I received the packages the metal part where the spring sits separated from the tube and wondering if that causing the noise. control arm bushing was replaced a year ago and checked linkage for tightness they all good, during the installation I noticed that the strut top mount camber plate bearing has a slight wear (loose when shakes side to side) since I don't have a replacement (st---d I only bought driver side due to mushrooming).
Comments are greatly appreciated.

 

Not today but I recently put the battery tender on and covered mine up with the outdoor car cover inside the heated garage. Time to sleep for the winter.

 

On Monday I got new Powerflex bushings, rear struts and a wheel bearing assembly on passenger side. She’s back to cornering and riding like she used too. today getting the front end aligned and AC checked out.

 

Awesome!

 

Today, I put my auction find 2006 Cooper S with JCW kit into front service mode, and removed the subframe. So much oil on everything! Tomorrow, I'll separate and clean the subframe. If there is still time, I'll install Powerflex front control arm bushings, inner ball joints, Powerflex steering rack bushing, Powerflex sway bar bushings, and new power steering hoses.

I'll need to order outer ball joints, outer tie rod ends and CV axle grease for sure... but I'll hold off for my next order until I get further along. My local Mini shop is way too pricey, and shipping to Canada is adding up quickly. (Ah, the joy of living in the sticks...)

- Darcy

 

Functional rear bumper vents. Can see the Borla cans tucked in behind.

 

Replaced the H7 high beam bulbs with LED's
A lot more light to see the road ahead.

Xenon, low beam

LED, high beam

 

Woops, wrong thread...

 

Technically it was Saturday, but bought it...


2014 R57

 

Wrong thread.

 

Got my K- Brace in ! here's a how to https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ceinstall.html if anyone is interested. its a very tight fit.

i did a write up on how to here https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ceinstall.html

 

Installed Koni FSD, Powerflex bushings and Ireland Eng Fixed Camber plates. Gave me a reason to purchase more cool tools.

 

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I had an architectural shoot this weekend and I needed a prop to add interest and maybe make the house look a little larger.

Hmm.


Let's see- what could do that?

 

Driver-side window regulator and motor replacement. Not too difficult but the nylon gears that hold the window to the regulator can be a pain to remove and you have to be really careful not to damage the glass. ModMini has an excellent video on YouTube however he does not show you how to replace just the motor, only the regulator. When replacing the motor on the existing regulator you have to be very, very careful to ensure that the cable wheel/carrier does not pop out of its housing. If that happens, you'll be replacing the regulator. Don't ask me how I know. Since you're already in there be smart and just buy the regulator/motor in one piece and install the whole thing - would be MUCH easier!

 

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Next shoot do it with a Classic Mini! The house will look like a castle!

 

Oil catch can was installed the other day, I'm curious to see just how much good it does. I finally received my heated windshield wiper fluid nozzles and put those in - they spray fluid, but I don't know how to check the heating portion. Any ideas?

 

Reason for edit: Thought this was what did you do to your Mini today. Removed.Sorry folks.

 

I am looking to replace my shocks all the way around and I'm curious whether I should go with a coilover setup (Bilstein B14) or the red KONI FSD with my stock springs. For context it is a 2013 MCS JCW and I live in Miami (Coral Gables). It's important to me that the ride be as comfortable as possible while maintaining handling characteristics. Appreciate the input.

 

I have a non-sport Justa, but I just finished putting Koni Special Active all around, new end links/steering links/etc., new front control arms with PowerFlex (street) control arm and front swaybar bushings and new rear control arms (Lemforder/OE upper and Hotchkiss adjustable lower).




It's a fantastic setup for me - progressive when having fun, way less harsh in normal driving around.

 

How are you liking the Koni shocks?

 

Replaced fuel filter. Cant believe how easy and quick the job took. AND HOW DIRTY IT WAS - ~155K original miles. =0)