Mokesta wrote:
Remember that the standard mini set-up is effectively double wishbone. It has a very good geometry that you would find difficult to beat. Only the track rod and lower arm mountings could be improved by using a more modern system of high logitudinal flexibility with low transverse flexibility. You may be able to get better bump-steer properties.
Standard mini set-up is a thousand times better than the current micro-car standard.
I reckon, if the engine fits with the standard setup, go with it.
For improved handling with wide wheels some people make longer lower arms, custom longer upper arm and longer driveshafts, then use the extra long tie rod ends and wheels with large offset. This enables the king-pin offset to be made small (< 15mm is good) and there is less wheel kick-back and torque steer while having wide track.
hmmm...interesting...i was planning on a wider track and the standard suspension setup will work with the 4efte...was just wondering if double wishbone was both possible and an improvement over the stock mini setup...before i had a think about this this morning i was gonna order a Heavy Duty Adjustable Lower Arms, heavy duty adjustable tie rods, polyurethane bushing kit from minimania overseas:
