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Author:  floss [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:04 am ]
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Fitted the mini tastic Yellow "race" Coils to the van Yesterday. Did the rears months ago but got lazy as the front is a lot more work. Love the way they feel compared to the old worn out cones. Very firm but not harsh like before.

Drove to work today and went to park. We have those fold down parking bollards at my work. I got stuck on one. I know I should raise it up a bit but I want to make it lower. What is wrong with me :)
Author:  Mike_Byron [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:20 am ]
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In most states the law requires a vehicle to be able to drive over a 100mm block without touching any components.

My own mini is lower thn that and it would fail a standard roadworthy test but that not the only problem. Its a pain to drive as you have to be constantly aware of bumps in the road and pot holes and even debris. Any of which will shatter a sump at speed.

IMO - an overly lowered car is simply more trouble than its worth.

Mike
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:20 am ]
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To answer your question, I think min clearance allowed is 100mm.

I raised mine (hydro) a bit last week- I like having some suspension travel for the goat tracks Sydney calls roads. :P
Author:  raisto2 [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:40 am ]
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you could always try this, if not just for a laugh..

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but yeah, i'm pretty sure the guys are right with 100mm.
Author:  Panthersteve [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:53 am ]
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That is starting to look like a Porsche/VW at the back :!: :D
Author:  sgc [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:59 am ]
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It's on full steering lock too! :shock: :lol:
Author:  raisto2 [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:00 am ]
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i'm pretty sure it's already scrubbing. :lol:
Author:  poeee [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:52 am ]
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raisto2 wrote:
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No fat chicks.
Author:  Harley [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:57 am ]
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Pretty sure the above image is shopped. :lol:
That ofcourse for those playing at home is one of the promo shots for the Mini Kensington.

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And the 100mm measurement is correct, but it doesn't include suspension parts, tie rods, that sort of stuff, but they shouldn't be lower than 100mm anyway.
Author:  willy [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:30 pm ]
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Hmm... better go raise my Moke...

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Author:  Super-mini [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:41 pm ]
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Author:  bnicho [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:49 pm ]
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Harley wrote:
Pretty sure the above image is shopped. :lol:
That ofcourse for those playing at home is one of the promo shots for the Mini Kensington.

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I immediately recognised that numberplate and I didn't know why. Now I do!
Author:  Flute [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:03 pm ]
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I was wondering how you get in the gold one with no key hole or handle? (until I read that it must be photoshopped)
Author:  Kennomini [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:04 pm ]
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I thought older minis (pre 1970) could go down to 90mm or something like that, to do with the ADR's of that era :? :?:
Author:  Flute [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:06 pm ]
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As far as I know in Vic the limit was even higher until minis came out and they lowered it to 100mm for them.
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