how much of a PIA was the front?
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Originally Posted by Mini_Vinnie
(Post 4393240)
how much of a PIA was the front?
The tech removed the subframe, with the lower control arms, steering rack and sway bar as one! Replaced the bar, then put it all back up. Took him just over 2 1/2 hours. |
Originally Posted by TVPostSound
(Post 4393245)
2 Hours labor time!!!:thumbsup:
The tech removed the subframe, with the steering rack and sway bar as one! Replaced the bar, then put it all back up. Took him just over 2 1/2 hours. |
Originally Posted by Mini_Vinnie
(Post 4393265)
A lot faster than I thought, nice
Now to get rid of that 4X4 wheel gap!!!:sly::eek: |
Sounds good. Look forward to hearing how you like it with the springs too.
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Originally Posted by vetsvette
(Post 4393312)
Sounds good. Look forward to hearing how you like it with the springs too.
The other glitch I have, since the bushings are tight, haven't loosened yet. The tech installed the bar, and links with the car unsprung. Suspension components that contain bushings have to be tightened down with the car's suspension loaded. That means when I get the Moog end links, Ill have to leave the wheels off, and support the rotors at the outer hub on wood blocks, level the bar to the links' length before installing them. Also known as preloading. |
What springs did you get? H&R?
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Originally Posted by TVPostSound
(Post 4393320)
Right now, due to the humongousness (sp) of the bars, it feels like they are acting like helper springs.
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Originally Posted by trentiles
(Post 4393386)
What springs did you get? H&R?
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Originally Posted by TVPostSound
(Post 4393320)
Right now, due to the humongousness (sp) of the bars, it feels like they are acting like helper springs.
As ride goes, what shocks do you have in? The Bilstein B8s I put in really improved the ride, especially for the sharp ridges in a road, and handling. |
I have the DDC, so even in Sport mode its softer than Sport option.
I can program the Sport mode to not stiffen the dampers. Im going to do the springs and see, |
I'm currently debating doing front and rear vs just a rear.
Did the front sway bar change the steering response at all? In hindsight do you think doing both bars were worth the extra cost? |
Originally Posted by graff48
(Post 4393515)
I'm currently debating doing front and rear vs just a rear.
Did the front sway bar change the steering response at all? In hindsight do you think doing both bars were worth the extra cost? Will do some twists this weekend for sure!!! TO me, it was worth it!! And for those wondering, I ordered NM rear end links. For the front all that is available are the Moog links, at least they aren’t like coat hanger thin!! |
I'm looking at replacing the sway bars F & R also. I looked at 3 different manufactures in regards to
this option still sorting through this. |
I havent installed on the new JCW yet, but rear sway on my previous MCS (along with springs) was a night and day change. I would second the thing about replacing the links. Mine were clunky towards the end with stock, next time will do links as well...
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Originally Posted by Yoshimura 1
(Post 4393589)
I'm looking at replacing the sway bars F & R also. I looked at 3 different manufactures in regards to
this option still sorting through this. I only know of Eibach, and H&R that sell front and rear, who's the 3rd? |
Originally Posted by Mini_Vinnie
(Post 4379856)
If you went through the hassle of taking all the parts off to get the sway bars off, might as well replace the end links.
You will be amazed how flimsy they look after you get a pair of NM or other aftermarket ones in your hand. Is this better??:grin: https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...1d0e1978a5.jpg |
Originally Posted by TVPostSound
(Post 4394671)
Is this better??:grin:
They are huge compared to the rears |
Originally Posted by Mini_Vinnie
(Post 4394762)
I guess :grin:
They are huge compared to the rears $14 each on sale at Rockauto. NM rears coming from ECS. |
The original front links are the same length, but 6mm thick
with plastic ends. |
Way Motors has an adjustable set that are made for the street. On the Gen II MINIs the mounting points between the sway bar and the control arm are not aligned; they are at an angle to each other. The adjustable ones allow for proper alignment unlike the stock links. This will cut down on any binding which may cause expensive wear.
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Originally Posted by Eddie07S
(Post 4394839)
Way Motors has an adjustable set that are made for the street. On the Gen II MINIs the mounting points between the sway bar and the control arm are not aligned; they are at an angle to each other. The adjustable ones allow for proper alignment unlike the stock links. This will cut down on any binding which may cause expensive wear.
The sway bar link mounts on the strut. And yes there is an extreme angle during turns, hence the ball joint at the ends. |
Does anyone have the actual specs of the S and JCW/sport sway bars?
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I mic'd the bars on my 2014 S w/ OEM Sports Suspension: front is 24.5mm and rear is 22mm. The rear is hollow; I don't know about the front, but probably the same. So there's not really an apples-to-apples way to compare with aftermarket bars, since those are all solid. Unless someone wants to cut open an OEM bar and check the wall thickness...
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M7 makes adjustable front links for Gen 3. Difference between the two is length.
https://www.m7tuning.com/gen-3-mini-...oper-10-510800 https://www.m7tuning.com/gen-3-mini-...oper-10-510700 |
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