planty
Part of things
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Oct 31, 2006 16:39:43 GMT
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I've been researching this cos i'm going down to tens myself in the new year, and you need not stick with drums. for 100 you can be running disks and tens.
MK1 and 2 fiesta calipers fit without fuss but you'll need discs machined down 7.9" from the normal 8.4 - search fiesta caliper on minifinity.com or TMF. loads of info and even a step by step guide or two. will cost you around 80-90 quid all in.
but why bother when all you need is second hand 7.5 calipers, discs (about 20 quid?) and drive flanges (£30) to have a quick convertion over to proper mini brakes...
anybody who spends 800 on a cooper s kit from anywhere is a mug!
this is assuming that you already have 8'4 disks fitted...
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Last Edit: Oct 31, 2006 16:42:34 GMT by planty
but then that was a peugeot and they're generally made of cheese anyway ;D |
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Oct 31, 2006 17:45:19 GMT
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depends if hes decided on 10s yet. Crikey, hot potato;) Right, car is a 1980 car, and comes with 10" minilights, other wheels are NOT an option, cos a) I love 10" minilights and b) I DON'T want to spend more money on something for look  (5.5j I think!, for the record  )  |
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Last Edit: Oct 31, 2006 17:45:51 GMT by iRocco
 I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Oct 31, 2006 20:54:01 GMT
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cost effective route: fit 8.4 set up from 12 inch (wheeled) mini, reduce discs to 7.9, read articles mentioned above and before, fit fiesta calipers.
Sorted.
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You can use the bigger discs but get 10" wheels from Minispeed that`ll fit over them - Cooper S reps IIRC
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You can use the bigger discs but get 10" wheels from Minispeed that`ll fit over them - Cooper S reps IIRC I only know of 1 set of 10"s that can clear 8.4 discs and thats the cooper s rep rims, but u don't want them trust me! they have the stupidest offset u have ever seen, infact its that offset the the brakes arent even inside the wheel. which then means u can kiss ur wheel bearings goodbye. they are basically like putting 2" spacers all round and driving like that Crikey, hot potato;) Right, car is a 1980 car, and comes with 10" minilights, other wheels are NOT an option, cos a) I love 10" minilights and b) I DON'T want to spend more money on something for look (5.5j I think!, for the record ) |
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Last Edit: Nov 1, 2006 10:59:21 GMT by iRocco
I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Just noticed the other posts, maybe I should read the whole thread without skipping to the end and posting !  |
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I'll be honest, it's not "too" bad on drums...
Not exactly "lively", its a 998 with a stage 1 kit...
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Well adjusted drums with decent shoes aren`t too bad - and they do keep the brake dust off those shiny wheels !
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I reakon you'd be alright if you just fitted some decent shoes all round. EDIT: darn- beaten to it |
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Last Edit: Nov 1, 2006 11:30:47 GMT by iRocco
I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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I reakon you'd be alright if you just fitted some decent shoes all round. EDIT: darn- beaten to it You really should read the thread before you post !  ;D |
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I reakon you'd be alright if you just fitted some decent shoes all round. EDIT: darn- beaten to it You really should read the thread before you post ! ;D lmfao ;D |
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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True, well adjusted drums aren't that bad. But there is no adjustment needed with discs, so less time spent on maintenance. And seeing as you can't forget to adjust them, they stay safer longer. a side point is that discs will make the wheels stick about half an inch more so better looks as well (might want to put spacered rear drums on to match though) |
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regardless of how "nippy" your car is it still goes 40mph, 50mph and some 998s even go 100mph, doesnt matter how long it takes to get there cuz once ur there u still have to stop the thing!
do as said before, either source some 7.5's or go the fiesta calliper route, ill find the guide on The Mini Forum fo u. infact, why don't u join there, post this post on there and see what responses u get, there a very clever bunch.
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(5.5j I think!, for the record 
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