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Getting a smoother drive from a classic

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Getting a smoother drive from a classic

Postby O_B » Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:36 am

i currently have the completely original shock absorbers i think in my mini....what type of suspesion or set up should i be looking at to improve this?? cheers guys
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Postby irlmin » Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:35 pm

We supply and fit the 'Moulton smooth ride' suspension set-up and it transforms the ride , much smoother even on our Irish roads , several of the owners using this post here and I am sure someone will give you 1st hand info .
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Postby Dom » Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:34 pm

Moulton smooth ride kit is the only way to go for sure. Got mine added by Ger above. Completely transformed my cooper, takes nothing from the fun of the drive but really prevents you from getting those nasty bumps that cause your head to be implanted in the roof. And with third world roads like ours, its seems insane not have it.
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Postby O_B » Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:26 pm

what exactly is it?
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Postby irlmin » Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:40 pm

Its a 'kit' developed by Sir Alex Moulton ( the designer of the Mini suspension back in 59 ) and its designed to remove the harshness from the Mini , its 4 replacement rubber suspension 'cones' , 4 shock absorbers valved to suit , 4 'hi-lo adjustable suspension units enabling you to adjust the ride height , the kit will really transform the car . We have fitted lots of these and every owner has been happy with the result .
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Postby O_B » Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:45 pm

sounds brilliant....are they expensive?
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Postby irlmin » Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:10 am

We supply the kit and including fitting and 4 wheel alignment its € 750 .
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