Good questions . There will be no issues with the KW's and RDR's as I beleive they use the stock bolt hole locations. If ,for example, the bolts were of a larger diameter then of course the bar would need to be modified accordingly but I do not think that is the case here. As for the K&N and the Unichip you should also be fine there as well.

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

Hi Randy
how about the strut bar and an ALTA CAI?
is there any clearance issues?

The other thing that keeps me on the fence from ordering is
the comments regarding the bonnet being raised slightly in certain parts
showing a gap when the bonnet is closed
the only solution as far as I know (this is what I've read)
is to take out the under bonnet felt material or thin it out
in order for the bonnet to close flush just like stock.


could you please clarify this?
if there are any issues at all?

I can't wait to order your black strut bar,
the understrut system and the catch can.
But,
I need to be 100% certain before ordering the bar

BTW
I have a 05 MCS Cabrio
just in case there are any fitting differences
between model years and between hard top and cabrio.

thanks for the help
regards,
Charles

 

Ok so lets see. With the Alta If there is a issue it would require only notching the metal " box " not a big deal. I had to do the same thing with my BMP brace and the Piper cross Viper back in the day. This may not even be necessary and I am sure there are some owners around that have already made that happen so perhaps they could chime in.
As for the fitment issues again I can use my car as an example. My bar always made contact with the lining and lifted the rear of my hood about 1/4 inch. No one ever noticed it but I knew it was like that. I have put about 45k miles on the car in this configuration. A few have removed the liner in that area, some have wet the material to help it compress. I never saw it as a problem and maybe even a benefit if any hot air was able to escape out the thin crack after I parked the car. So in summation let me say that there may be a fitment issue at the rear of the hood on some cars but nothing that has not been accepted since 2002 with some of the most popular tower braces in the market place. I have experimented with 4 different braces since I have had the car . Two lifted the rear to some degree and 2 did not. Of the four the two that lifted the hood worked the best from a handling standpoint. I have yet to put our own on the car as we keep selling them out before I can get a sample.
I know I have not given you any real concrete answers but I am trying to tell you like it is as best I can. As with many aftermarket parts for the Mini your results may vary. Rest assured if you have a fitment issue that you can not live with we will be sure to take care of you.

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

Hi Randy
I appreciate your honesty on the matter
I'm very very tempted to buy it
when you'll be getting the black ones?

regards,
Charles

 

We will be getting the black STB's in less than 3 weeks at this point. I would give Peter ( 562 712 3270 ) a call directly as he has started a pre order list. Thanks for the interest .

Randy
m7 Tuning

 

tha liner issue is not a big deal i had mentioned on another thread that i had wet mine to help it compress a bit, it helped a bunch but i now since then found another remedy.

 

Can anyone tell me if the Alta CAI will have to be modified a lot in order to fit the strut bar? I ordered the black m7 but forgot to check b4 hand about the clereance or possible modification.
thanks guys

 

Will pm'd you.

 

I don't think that there will be a issue with the ALta unit. At the VERY most you may need to notch the metal " box " .

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

Yikes! sorry Randy. I just noticed that you gave a full explanation two lines before my post.
thanks for the info and the patience of course

 

No worries , it's my yob

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

Randy, Add me to the list for pre-ordered strut brace in BLACK.

I'll call you Monday to give you the Credit Card & shipping info.

 

No problem ! We have people standing by to take your information. Isn't that how they say it on TV?

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

M7;
My wife surprised me with a Mini Mania strut bar for valentines day. With all the concerns about mushrooming i would really like to beef my towers. I have tried to sell my existing bar but no buyers. Do you know if I purchased your SRP would the bolts be long enough to put this bar on top? My bar's mount bracket is ~1/8" to 3/16" thick roughly. It uses the same bolt pattern as the SRP.

Thanks

Seann

 

Unfortunatly you can not run any bar on top of the SRP . The bolts are not long enough and you would come into hood clearance issues with the bar. Perhaps give EBAY a shot with your bar ?

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

To the M7 guys:
Are the SRPs easy to install? In other words, can I just remove the current bolts, slap the SRP on, and put the bolts back on? Or does it require more work/effort....?

 

take off the nuts, slap the SRP on, a drop of medium locktite on the threads,
and reinstall the nuts with the correct torque....done.

 

I got the SRP to keep from having mushrooming problems, good thing I did.
I put the passenger side on with no issues. Drivers side already had some mushroom. The SRP pulled down easy, but good thing I got them.

PS - M7 service is great. I has a very small problem and they treated me better than I would even have requested. You want to buy from these guys!

 

I received my SRPs today - thanks M7

I've got to say, thanks for the great service and fast shipping!! Also for calling back even though I didn't leave a message - I found that to be really impressive.

You've got a loyal customer here!

 

Thank you so much for your kind words, we do appreciate it.......

Sincerely

peter
Team M7
562-608-8123

 

Okay, so I went back and looked for a post, but I couldn't find it. I recall reading something about M7 releasing something at AMVIV that will be revolutionary or something. Will it have anything to do with the reinforcement plates or strut tower brace? Better? I wouldn't want to buy either of them and then sell them to buy your new product.

 

Keep on guessing, but no new STB or SRP.....maybe a DFIC or a V-Flow-MC
or

peter
Team M7
562-608-8123

 

That's engine stuff right, Intercooler? As long as it doesn't become obsolete, I'm okay with it.

By the way, you guys are up late.

Will this cause mushrooms? The background story is here.

 

Hmm...yeah... I'm new to this mushrooming thing. Would something like that cause mushrooms? I'll only be driving my MINI on normal streets roads and will do my best to avoid big bumps at high speeds. Do I really need this thing to protect against mushrooms?

Thanks,
Jonathan

 

I just put my STB on and it's awesome. My drivers side had already mushroomed a bit but it was quickly adjusted with a few hammers and some different pieces of wood. Bolted up nice and proper and yes, a very distinct difference

I would suggest either the SRP or the STB if you A) Run 17s (or 18s!) or B) Live where the roads are crappy. I will run the S-lites until the run-flats that the PO bought wear out, and I live in SE Michigan, home of some of the worst roads that I've even seen Not a minute too late for the STB!