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| Author: | jubblies [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:36 pm ] |
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Hi All, I am looking at upgrading from front drums to discs and as the pound is good vs the dollar I think now is the time! My question: Which is best? (product/support/customer service/website ease of use, etc) Product A: http://www.minisport.com/mini-spare-parts/info_MS2680KIT.html Product B: http://minispares.com/Product.aspx?ty=pb&pid=42540&title= Any input welcomed. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:47 pm ] |
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I've always bought from Minispares for the last 10 or more years- and I've never had anything go astray. I used the other mob once, 15 years ago and the 2kg shipment took 10 weeks. Some dill put it on a boat..... 
They also supplied another ausmini member with a `special' Cooper S drive flange- um, they forgot to put the splines in it... 
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| Author: | Harley [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:50 pm ] |
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I've used both, never had anything lost completely but have had the odd fasteners missing out of kits and stuff. I find minispares service to be better, so I use them more. 
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| Author: | jubblies [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:59 pm ] |
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thanks for your thoughts guys - I think minispares it is! Are the minispares callipers any good or the AP (oem) ones worth the extra $$$? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:12 pm ] |
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The cheapo ones are slightly different shape and I've been told won't fit in all the wheels that the AP ones do. eg LS offset Contessas. |
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| Author: | jubblies [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:27 pm ] |
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Thanks Doc. ....and your thoughts on the backing plates - are they worth it? Do they help or are they a hinderance? |
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| Author: | gafmo [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:39 pm ] |
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Don't worry about the back plates..they only let rocks get stuck in them between the rotors |
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| Author: | jubblies [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:43 pm ] |
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Awesome. Thanks all for your input! now.......where's my credit card? |
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| Author: | doogie [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:41 pm ] |
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Try Huddersfeild mini spares, usually cheaper than the big 2. Doogie |
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| Author: | jethro [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:33 pm ] |
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Hi Jubblies, I am looking at the same set up C - AJJ4028MS, the freight price should be interesting. Jethro |
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| Author: | coopar [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:25 pm ] |
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This kit is as big as you'll fit under 10" wheels? |
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| Author: | Lockie91 [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:21 pm ] |
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doogie wrote: Try Huddersfeild mini spares, usually cheaper than the big 2.
Doogie Yep they can be slightly cheaper. However the downside is, from memory, they don't have a "kit" you have to sit there and make sure you have everything on the order and it fits together etc... and sometimes their freight is a bit more.. but its worth a look.. all depends on the timing... I have bought from all 3 and no huge problem.. Mini spares as mentioned are easier to deal with, and postage cheapest generally.. If you can spare the extra $$ go for the AP set...the quality difference is huge... I've experience both.. and will only buy the AP now.. oh and as Gafmo says, forget the backing covers,, not even worth considering ..as he says crap gets stuck there and a PITA.. |
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| Author: | gafmo [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:18 pm ] |
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i'm also about to go down this path for Marcia the Van. The AP set I will get locally, Who has them |
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