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Author:  MIN-10G [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:01 pm ]
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I bough a set contessa 10x5 and put it on the car today. For some reason the right rear the tyre is just touch on the arm. But on the left side there is about 4 mm gap between the tyre and the arm. WHY ????? :(
Author:  TUCK3r [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:11 pm ]
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could possibly be a bent control arm. or subframe bent from a previous accident.
Author:  MIN-10G [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:17 pm ]
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If i put the car on the ramp. What should i be looking for ?
Author:  TUCK3r [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:23 pm ]
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you can't really tell unless you have the two control arms next to each other. ive replaced my for being bent on the left. i got a spare right one that is straight if you would like that if you live locally sydney. its a bit siezed but once you get all the drum and everything of all your parts will swap over on the control arm. im sure more people on the forum will have more stuff for you to check before you go replacing stuff for no reason.


cheers TUCK3R
Author:  gafmo [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:27 pm ]
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Just checking that the offset are same on the wheels
Author:  MIN-10G [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:36 pm ]
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Thanks for all the reply. I will have a look under the car tomorrow and will let you guys know what cause the problem. Another qustion would it be ok if i just put the spaceser for know ?
Author:  TUCK3r [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:38 pm ]
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i think spacers are illegal in nsw. but are ok if you have spaced drums like on the clubman s.
Author:  frednutz&co [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:38 pm ]
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where are you :?:
if you are going to fit spacers you will need longer studs
Author:  drmini in aust [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:18 pm ]
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There are 2 types of Contessas, sounds like you may have the narrow LS offset ones, on flat drums. These ones need to be on spacer type drums (Cooper S or Clubby S type).
Author:  MIN-10G [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:12 pm ]
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How do i tell the different between the 2 offset of the rim ?
Author:  frednutz&co [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:16 pm ]
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put straight edge across rim measure down to face of nut plate .
also does the spoke (for want of other description)poke over the edge of the rim or sit back from the rim edge .
Author:  MIN-10G [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:26 pm ]
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The spork is sit in with a little bit of lip. Also my front wheel seem to have positive camber [ top of the wheel is sticking out more then the bottom ] Can i just take the car to any tyres shop to adjust the camber or i have to take it to Mini speciallist ? :?
Author:  BALLISTIC [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:31 pm ]
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MIN-10G wrote:
The spork is sit in with a little bit of lip. Also my front wheel seem to have positive camber [ top of the wheel is sticking out more then the bottom ] Can i just take the car to any tyres shop to adjust the camber or i have to take it to Mini speciallist ? :?


Do you have adjustable lower control arms fitted to your car :?: if so yes it can be adjusted otherwise ....no.
Author:  MIN-10G [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:44 pm ]
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This may sound like a stupid qustion. But how do i know if i have a adjustable one ? :lol:
Author:  sports850 [ Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:01 am ]
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Some photo's will really help here , but basically if you look at your lower control arms are they one piece or do they have a couple of large nuts in the middle of them ?
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