Good mini mechanic - specialist

Dms7

New member
Hey all,

My first post here.

I'm hoping you guys can assist -



I have a 2003 Cooper S. I've owned it since 2006 - as you can imagine I've grown quite attached to the car.
I'm now at a crossroads - either sell it and keep it and try repair ...

Finding someone who knows what's going on and is not going to rip me off is VERY tough. The car has the factory sports suspension and 17" rims so the suspension is VERY hard and probably needs attention.

What would you guys do?

Thanks


Dms7 said:
Hey all,

- either sell it and keep it and try repair ...

*either sell it OR keep it and start repairing
 

Arbee

Honorary ///Member
Hi,

Where are you based?

A1exendra from Axis does great work on some of the BMW'S here. Try him?

Otherwise, Tune Tech.

Both based in JHB.



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DieselFan

Honorary ///Member
He's in gauteng. There is gizmo and A1exander not alexandra as arbee has said... lol :D. Depending where you are. Not sure if gizmo works on minis though

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Willy

Member
Fit TSW springs and poly bushes, only then the ride will be hard.

Lovely cars, post up some pics.


What is wrong with the car?
 

Dms7

New member
Willy said:
Fit TSW springs and poly bushes, only then the ride will be hard.

Lovely cars, post up some pics.


What is wrong with the car?



I will take some pics and post.

where to start... I am on 140 000km had it since 50 000km

Engine appears strong
Clutch needs replacing
Supercharger belt never been changed since out of motorplan (75k)
power steering pump going.
passenger door doesnt lock anymore.
Boot doesnt open anymore
And who knows the rest...

Suspension pulls left, and i think shocks are gone.
Car is in mint exterior condition though. Would be pity to sell.

Any advice?
 

Willy

Member
Post some pics as i am in the market at the moment. I had my powersteering pump fixed at fastserve but i am sure some of the vendors on the forum might also be able to do so. Take the car to have wheel alignment done and ask them to check the shock, maybe go to speedway motors for this as he is great with suspension stuff, they should also be able to change the belt but that can be done by yourself. When last did you change the sparkplugs and serviced the car?


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Dms7

New member
Willy said:
Post some pics as i am in the market at the moment. I had my powersteering pump fixed at fastserve but i am sure some of the vendors on the forum might also be able to do so. Take the car to have wheel alignment done and ask them to check the shock, maybe go to speedway motors for this as he is great with suspension stuff, they should also be able to change the belt but that can be done by yourself. When last did you change the sparkplugs and serviced the car?


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Will do.

Thanks for the advice. Problem is - at around 65k after a heavy rain the road was glassy, and I couldnt see a huge pothole, as it looked like water on the road. I went through it with both tyres at about 50km/h (I have the 17inch broad spoke rims and factory sports suspension) so you can imagine - 40k damage. both rims and tyres on the left side. It was taken to BMW approved body shop - but it was never repaired correctly - despite being returned. It was last serviced last month - all filters / oil / plugs etc.
 

moranor@axis

///Member
Official Advertiser
I can provide high quality dampers for the car... but the repair story worries me...

do you have an alignment print out?
 

Dms7

New member
moranor@axis said:
I can provide high quality dampers for the car... but the repair story worries me...

do you have an alignment print out?

I dont. First thing Im doing is taking it into BMW next week, and allowing them to do their full check on the car - Giving me a detailed run-down of what needs to be repaired. (R970) by the way. Once I have this - I will 1. have a better idea of what needs to be done when approaching an independent mac, and also see the viability in this exercise.
 

moranor@axis

///Member
Official Advertiser
let me know what they say please also get them to do alignment and send me the angles

I can arrange fitment at a proper suspension specialist no problem

it is best to have an idea of what is wrong before changing parts :)
 
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