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| Author: | mattywood [ Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | To convert or not convert that is the question. |
I am looking to reco my mini k gearbox and was wondering if I should convert to mk2 cooper specs. I am planning on going down the GR 1100 small bore path. I managed to secure a 3.4 final drive. I am after reasonable acceleration and a cruising speed of 110 that doesn't deafen me. A question for ausminiers should I fork out the coin for two gears? What's the benefit over sticking with the current gears? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Jul 14, 2015 1:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To convert or not convert that is the question. |
It will merely be slightly faster top speed in 1, 2 & 3rd, but slightly less acceleration. 4th stays the same. I've done both my boxes, but these days I'd save yer money. Particularly with a 3.44 diff in yours. |
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| Author: | mattywood [ Tue Jul 14, 2015 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To convert or not convert that is the question. |
Cheers doc. I will spend it on a comp diff pin and save some coin. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To convert or not convert that is the question. |
mattywood wrote: Cheers doc. I will spend it on a comp diff pin and save some coin. save your money on that and get a cross pin diff, I wore out a few 'competition' pins then after my diff shattered due to crappy spider gears I got a cross pin. I replaced that with a quaife, but it'll be used again eventually |
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| Author: | mattywood [ Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To convert or not convert that is the question. |
i will not be using for motorsport but will flog it at times. Still worth the $$$ |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To convert or not convert that is the question. |
If buying a crosspin diff, the Minispares allegedly has a better built reputation than the Minisport (UK) one. This was the case years ago when I fitted a Minispares diff for someone here. The situation now may be different, I dunno. Do some googling before ya spend $$$... 
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: To convert or not convert that is the question. |
mattywood wrote: i will not be using for motorsport but will flog it at times. Still worth the $$$ I think so... it's all new and unworn pins, spiders, bushes, cage etc. |
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