Stephatron Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Hey friends - I wanted to pass along an alignment special that I just did at PTUNING in Manassas, VA so Lucy and I are set for the Dragon. I was informed, that for the entire month of April, they're running a special for all MINIs for $99 on alignments and 10% off any service, excluding alignments. I do believe they prefer appointments and all you have to do is mention the MINI alignment special to get the price. :motor::motor:
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Hey friends - I wanted to pass along an alignment special that I just did at PTUNING in Manassas, VA so Lucy and I are set for the Dragon. I was informed, that for the entire month of April, they're running a special for all MINIs for $99 on alignments and 10% off any service, excluding alignments. I do believe they prefer appointments and all you have to do is mention the MINI alignment special to get the price. :motor::motor: thanks Steph - I called and made appointments for Tigger and Max on the morning of the 13th. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Stephatron Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Posted April 4, 2013 thanks Steph - I called and made appointments for Tigger and Max on the morning of the 13th. YAYYYY do you think you're going to do custom specs?? That's what I did!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 YAYYYY do you think you're going to do custom specs?? That's what I did! I'll discuss that with them. I will just see what they recommend Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Stephatron Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Posted April 4, 2013 I'll discuss that with them. I will just see what they recommend Yeah, I decided on a more aggressive alignment so I can corner better!! :top:
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Yeah, I decided on a more aggressive alignment so I can corner better!! :top: :top: I just want to find out the pros and cons blah blah blah but I do want to kick butt at autocross this year Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Stephatron Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Posted April 4, 2013 :top: I just want to find out the pros and cons blah blah blah but I do want to kick butt at autocross this year You can dooooooo ittttttt. I tend to cheat and use this cool mod called Justin Crenshaw!
Blown_xa Posted April 5, 2013 Report Posted April 5, 2013 :top: I just want to find out the pros and cons blah blah blah but I do want to kick butt at autocross this year I can help you with that. If you really want to get serious, consider getting front camber plates and rear camber arms.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 5, 2013 Report Posted April 5, 2013 I can help you with that. If you really want to get serious, consider getting front camber plates and rear camber arms. I want to do all these things but I have to budget them out Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Blown_xa Posted April 5, 2013 Report Posted April 5, 2013 I want to do all these things but I have to budget them out Or, if you plan to get coilovers in the future, get ones with camber plates (instead of purchasing ones to fit oem strut ). Are you on lowering springs?
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 5, 2013 Report Posted April 5, 2013 Or, if you plan to get coilovers in the future, get ones with camber plates (instead of purchasing ones to fit oem strut ). Are you on lowering springs? I have stock sport suspension Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
OhBe1 Posted April 6, 2013 Report Posted April 6, 2013 I'll assume everyone has done the free camber mod... quirk - '12 CR MCS 6m, WP, MR, HK. Conti DWS, Kosei K4R, Hardened NM TA insert, NM strut bar, Rennline skidplate, WMW heat shield, Philips X-treme, OEM Lumbars, mudflaps & black trim, free camber mod, WeatherTech mats, RearGuard...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 6, 2013 Report Posted April 6, 2013 I'll assume everyone has done the free camber mod... Not idea what you're talking about but I'd love to hear it Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
RDG_RCR Posted April 6, 2013 Report Posted April 6, 2013 Steph, do you know if they have any Elise experience?
Stephatron Posted April 6, 2013 Author Report Posted April 6, 2013 Steph, do you know if they have any Elise experience? Yes actually. My friend Jeremy has taken his in there a few times (dark blue, sadly it's in storage since he has deployed) and was very happy.
OhBe1 Posted April 6, 2013 Report Posted April 6, 2013 Not idea what you're talking about but I'd love to hear it At least on 2nd gen, but I think on 1st also... If your MINI is showing no signs of misalignment, and the plastic alignment pin is intact, loosen one strut top nut on each side and check that the stud in the middle of the slot. If it is on both sides, pull the alignment pin out, loosen all six nuts, and push the top if the tires in with your knee. Should get to the inside of the slot. Good for almost a half degree of extra negative camber. A bit more grip in corners, a bit less on-center deadness. Not dramatic, but noticeable. Very easy on a new car, I did mine at about 2000 miles; might not be easy on one with 20000 miles. No problem with subsequent installation of NM strut brace, others might not work. Heck might not work on any other MINI, maybe I got lucky and your wheels will fall off. Not my idea, got it from NAM. Search there for more info. quirk - '12 CR MCS 6m, WP, MR, HK. Conti DWS, Kosei K4R, Hardened NM TA insert, NM strut bar, Rennline skidplate, WMW heat shield, Philips X-treme, OEM Lumbars, mudflaps & black trim, free camber mod, WeatherTech mats, RearGuard...
RDG_RCR Posted April 6, 2013 Report Posted April 6, 2013 Yes actually. My friend Jeremy has taken his in there a few times (dark blue, sadly it's in storage since he has deployed) and was very happy. Awesome! I need to make an appointment then!
Stephatron Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Posted April 7, 2013 Awesome! I need to make an appointment then! They're really good folks there. Feel free to pm me if you have questions
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 9, 2013 Report Posted April 9, 2013 I have an appointment this Saturday.:pepsi: What time? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
OhBe1 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Do they mount and balance tires? quirk - '12 CR MCS 6m, WP, MR, HK. Conti DWS, Kosei K4R, Hardened NM TA insert, NM strut bar, Rennline skidplate, WMW heat shield, Philips X-treme, OEM Lumbars, mudflaps & black trim, free camber mod, WeatherTech mats, RearGuard...
RDG_RCR Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 What time? noon....because SOMEONEEEE :hmmmm: took all the earlier appointments.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 noon....because SOMEONEEEE :hmmmm: took all the earlier appointments. Bwa ha ha ha ha the morning is MINE!!!!! Justin told me that it won't take an hour and a half for each MINI. You should show up earlier then we can hang out and if we're done early you can jump in. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
RDG_RCR Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Bwa ha ha ha ha the morning is MINE!!!!! Justin told me that it won't take an hour and a half for each MINI. You should show up earlier then we can hang out and if we're done early you can jump in. That's exactly what I was thinking.
Stephatron Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Posted April 10, 2013 Do they mount and balance tires? Yes they do. I don't know the price on that one but you can call and ask them. I got wheels mounted and balanced there and I think it was maybe $30 per wheel? I don't remember. I do know that they are more gentle than Merchants (Merchants and I have issues because they scratched 2 of my rims to hell when tires got mounted there).
