How phat are your fingers Bill
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| Author: | Firefirey [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Cooper S ride height |
What is the correct ride height for the Australian Cooper S with hyro suspension. I understand there is a factory measurement to set the car at the correct height. |
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| Author: | Bill B [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cooper S ride height |
The Scientific Publications/Gregory'sbook says 12 3/8 inches at front. The factory book says 12 5/16 inches (vertically) from wheel centre to wheel arch. Being hydro, you can set it wherever you prefer. Lower gives slightly better handling and higher gives softer ride. I set height using 2 fingers held together then pushing them between tyre top and wheel arch. Judging how far in you can move your fingers gives a very accurate comparison side to side. The rear ride height can't be adjusted separately without removing the rear struts and shortening them as needed. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cooper S ride height |
How phat are your fingers Bill
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| Author: | michaelb [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cooper S ride height |
Yes I also use two fingers for the front height but don't cut the rear struts as you cant replace them. Proper fix is to install a washer between ball foot and front trumpet |
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| Author: | AEG163job [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cooper S ride height |
I like to see the driveshafts close to horizontal, and trim the height accordingly. Not sure if this theory is correct though. However, I do know the plastic ball foot cups in the arms need to be in good nick. |
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| Author: | Bill B [ Thu Feb 02, 2017 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cooper S ride height |
9YaTaH wrote: How phat are your fingers Bill They are within BMC General Data specifications and therefore always slightly too large to reach any component needing attention on a mini. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Thu Feb 02, 2017 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cooper S ride height |
Bill B wrote: They are within BMC General Data specifications and therefore always slightly too large to reach any component needing attention on a mini. 
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