Help save my MINI - Cooper/One Suspension Swap

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  1. #21
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    Paul, not being argumentitive here, but, surely you must have known before you installed the LPG whether the suspension was ideal or not:question:
    As i see it, your theory of installing the LPG to cut your costs will actually cost you more than if you'd stuck with the normal expensive fossil fuel
    I seem to remember you saying that once installed you'd defo keep the car for it to make it cost effective

  2. #22
    The Dogfather
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    Alan, I was going to keep the MINI long term, but there now seems to be a link between driving the MINI and a medical complaint.

    If I don't drive the MINI for a few days I'm OK, but as soon as I drive the MINI lots of pain. I'm pretty sure its the hard ride........ :(

    I really pee'd off as the MINI sounds great, handles brilliantly and does 260 miles on £15 of fuel. What the hell am I going to replace it with?

  3. #23
    Smitty
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    Why dont you replace your wheels with 16's or even 15's?. I'm sure that would improve the ride.

  4. #24
    Mr Nice :-) & Sponsor
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    quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

    I need to err on the side of caution at the moment so suspension will need to be changed. :(
    Sheesh you insensitive lot don't exactly pick up on subtle hints do ya's???? In his quote above he's trying to point out he has a medical reason for trying to get softer suspension but you guys make the guy spell it out that he has piles!!! Why not just buy a wee inflatable doughnut cushion BD? :clown:

  5. #25
    The Dogfather
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    Col, you're the only large pain in the arse in a MINI

  6. #26
    The Dogfather
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    The ride was still very fidgety when I had 15s

  7. #27
    GAJ
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    quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

    quote:Originally posted by john

    chuck out the big heavy tank from the boot that should help!!
    That's no way to talk about Jackie :blackeye:
    Would that not be chuck out the big heavy boot from the tank?

    Only kidding!

    Nobody would describe a MINI as a tank!:clown:

  8. #28
    The Dogfather
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  9. #29
    The Dogfather
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    Looks like no luck on the suspension front then :(

    A decision will be made tomorrow about the MINIs replacement either a A2 TDI Sport (to be superchipped to 110bhp), 3 Series Compact TD or my choice an 1.8 MX5.

    It'll be nice to drive a car without the back/nerve pain.

    A sad day approaches :(:(:(:(

  10. #30
    Mr Nice :-) & Sponsor
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    Awwwwwwww come on man there must be an alternative. Can you not change seats/wheels/complete suspension? :( Bad dog A3 TDI Sport or Bad Dog 3 series comact TD or Bad Dog Hairdresser doesn't have the same ring!

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