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How difficult are coilovers to install?
I am pretty set on ordering race land coilovers for my 05 cooper s. However im a total noob at working on cars(it's my first car). My friend intends to help me install the coilovers, but he also has little experience with this. So my question is how difficult will coilovers be to install between two noobs? Or would i be better off bringing it to a shop as all i have done so far to the car is put on new wheels(esm 007). Tools shouldn't be a problem i'll buy whatever i don't have.
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Overview of process http://www.meganracing.com/tech/inst...l%20coil-overs
I don't consider it noob territory.
I don't consider it noob territory.
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Coilovers aren't that bad. I've done them on several cars. I'll be doing my R53 soon finally. You'll want one of these... https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...300491931~oem/
The upper front strut nut is weird on the MINI. It's the first time I've ever needed a special tool to do a coilover install. The danger is the compression bolt in the front knuckle. If you break that head off you're pretty screwed. I've heard they can be tight and a pain to get loose.
The upper front strut nut is weird on the MINI. It's the first time I've ever needed a special tool to do a coilover install. The danger is the compression bolt in the front knuckle. If you break that head off you're pretty screwed. I've heard they can be tight and a pain to get loose.
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Coilovers aren't that bad. I've done them on several cars. I'll be doing my R53 soon finally. You'll want one of these... https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...300491931~oem/
The upper front strut nut is weird on the MINI. It's the first time I've ever needed a special tool to do a coilover install. The danger is the compression bolt in the front knuckle. If you break that head off you're pretty screwed. I've heard they can be tight and a pain to get loose.
The upper front strut nut is weird on the MINI. It's the first time I've ever needed a special tool to do a coilover install. The danger is the compression bolt in the front knuckle. If you break that head off you're pretty screwed. I've heard they can be tight and a pain to get loose.
If that is what you are talking about , YES, if you break the head off that bolt, you are screwed....I broke mine off replacing my struts, had to get another knuckle after spending too much time trying to drill it out when I could have just spent $40 and 30 mins getting another knuckle. Make sure you spray tons of penetrating oil before attempting. A impact wrench is your BEST friend....
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The "Pinch Bolt"?
If that is what you are talking about , YES, if you break the head off that bolt, you are screwed....I broke mine off replacing my struts, had to get another knuckle after spending too much time trying to drill it out when I could have just spent $40 and 30 mins getting another knuckle. Make sure you spray tons of penetrating oil before attempting. A impact wrench is your BEST friend....
If that is what you are talking about , YES, if you break the head off that bolt, you are screwed....I broke mine off replacing my struts, had to get another knuckle after spending too much time trying to drill it out when I could have just spent $40 and 30 mins getting another knuckle. Make sure you spray tons of penetrating oil before attempting. A impact wrench is your BEST friend....
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Super easy
My brother and I worked on my R53 last August. Purchased some Megan euro street II from ECS Tuning and we installed everything in front of the house WITHOUT power tools in 1.5hours. He did the back I did the front. Then used Groupon to get a $50 alignment from sears. Haha 😂🤣😭