Nose Dive

[RKID]

Woke up this morning went for a drive and found my poor ikel mini seems closer to th floor at the front than the rear, i can get 4 fingers in between the wheel and the wheel arch on the rear and only 2 at the front is is my shocks ??????? can any one tell me ,Many thanks:eek: :confused:

[TONYELF]

Is it hydrolastic suspension?

[RKID]

On dry sub frames so its not the fluid levels .:rolleyes:

[TONYELF]

I'll ask Deano to reply to you. sounds it may be a problem with the cones etc

[Deano]

Hello mate doesn`t sound to good it could be a few things but most mini`s tend to drop on the front due to the rubber cones wearing and becoming compressed to much. I need to change them on my auto its not the easyest of jobs and you need specialist tools (cone compressor) but before diving in just check the bottom arms and tierods and nothing broke:( If you do need new cones be carefull not to buy some rubbish copies that are out at th moment click on link to show you what callapsed cones make your mini do
http://www.gr8website2.com/calverst/main.htm Then click on reported problems
Cheers Deano

[RKID]

Thanks deano looks like cones hope i can get them done by january,need to be on that run to llandudno.:o

[coddy]

Get them done fella, you're my breakdown vehicle !!;)

[RKID]

Will your place be able to do them or should i find a professional outfit ,Or is Coddy the cowboy up to the job.:rolleyes:

[coddy]

Definately a professional outfit on this one !! The cowboy eh!! I'll remember that next time you come knocking you cheeky sod. :D why don't you try that garage across the way from you on the trading estate? there's no harm in asking, or we could get it up to M&M's if you want.

[liam_italian]

Why dont you do it yourself? It's not hard and wont take you long m8! It's well within the home mechanics capabilities!

[charlie_mini]

the reccuring theme with most things, especially the technical answers i usually give - 'HIT IT WITH A HAMMER' ultimate problem solving device! if that doesn't work......

find a bigger one! :D
if that doesnt work admit defeat, get out the haynes and see where i went wrong! a good workman never blames his tools, after all, have you ever tried arguing with a big hammer!? :D

[RKID]

i have a lump hammer and a sledge hammer i think the sledge wins,no been i touch with M&Ms in warrington and for £150 inc vat i get new hi los on the front and 2 new wheel bearings i think thats not bad.:rolleyes:

[TONYELF]

Good price, espec.if you get a receipt and guarantee and you want it done quick?

[Deano]

If thats including the parts thats really Cheap:)

[Gr4H4m]

sounds well cheap the wheel bearings are £20 - 25 a side.