A few parts I ordered at the beginning of December (from UK) arrived today. Like most parts I've accumulated so far, I won't be able to fit them for a long time but at least the parts pile is getting bigger.
This time, I got a set of Hi-Lo adjustables (and knuckles), adjustable camber arms (these things are HUGE compared to the standard items!!), dual circuit brake master cylinder, rear brake cylinders.
Standard rear cylinders in the Australian Minis are 3/4" bore and smaller Cooper S sized ones (5/8" bore) need to be fitted. In a running car that is upgrading the front brakes to bigger discs, if the 3/4" cylinders are left fitted, the rears can lock up during emergency braking. This could be solved by installing an aftermarket bias/proportioning valve and adjustable the bias of front/rear, but for me, like most things the cylinders were going to be replaced so I got the 5/8" cylinders straight up.
I also purchased a full set of KYB Gas-A-just shock absorbers but the wrong ones were shipped. That will be dealt with this week.
This time, I got a set of Hi-Lo adjustables (and knuckles), adjustable camber arms (these things are HUGE compared to the standard items!!), dual circuit brake master cylinder, rear brake cylinders.
Standard rear cylinders in the Australian Minis are 3/4" bore and smaller Cooper S sized ones (5/8" bore) need to be fitted. In a running car that is upgrading the front brakes to bigger discs, if the 3/4" cylinders are left fitted, the rears can lock up during emergency braking. This could be solved by installing an aftermarket bias/proportioning valve and adjustable the bias of front/rear, but for me, like most things the cylinders were going to be replaced so I got the 5/8" cylinders straight up.
I also purchased a full set of KYB Gas-A-just shock absorbers but the wrong ones were shipped. That will be dealt with this week.
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