Then I broke down (74 mini mild refurb)

[Jims5543]

Also thanks for the links Dan I will look at them when I am on vacation this week.

As far as the odor, its just the car, and not a problem I went over everything that could leak, intake and exhaust, everything is nice and tight and shows no sign of leaking. I just got used to catted cars, it been years since I had my open exhaust RX7, its all coming back to me now.

There are no problems, also we have been seeing 40's in the morning here, when I drove to the AX this morning at 0630 I cracked the windows slightly and there was no exhaust odor, just me being a pansy. LOL

[94touring]

Haha good. I was going to feel bad if the header cracked.  We already discussed that I replaced the muffler system with a new one after the RC40 twin box began cracking at the welds on the mufflers. The new system flows a bit more but isn't noticeably louder.  Which reminds me....I have a custom exhaust to fabricate on the inno that will certainly flow more and should be quieter.  We're a bit choked down with the headers we went with for the size of the motor.

[Jims5543]

I am parking some links here for weekend shopping.

Dan / anyone else feel free to add.

I am wondering if I should replace the engine mounts with new mounts too?

https://minispares.com/product/Classic/MSSK.aspx

https://minispares.com/product/Classic/MSSK1300.aspx

I see fancy bushings being suggested, something I should grab and install?

https://minispares.com/product/Classic/Engine/Stabilisers_mounts/Stabilisers/C-STR630.aspx?100201&ReturnUrl=/product/Classic/MSSK1300.aspx|Back%20to

[94touring]

I think I have the lower LH brace installed with the purple poly bushings. The subframes already have those bushings installed too.

[MiniDave]

If you do replace the motor mounts, go with the originals - I used the "house brand" from Spares and they vibrate like crazy!

The extra engine steadies are a good idea for autocross if you're on and off the gas a lot.

[94touring]

I'm not sure which motor mounts I used. I had several sets in the shop new in the package at the time and grabbed whatever I had.  It's never been abnormal with vibrations, for a mini.

[Jims5543]

I think I have the lower LH brace installed with the purple poly bushings. The subframes already have those bushings installed too.

I am going to try to get over and look under it before I leave for vacation. This way we can figure out what I have and what I need.

Since I have KAD rear brakes, this is most likely the rear sway I will order.
https://kentautodevelopments.com/products/kad-rear-anti-roll-bar

[MiniDave]

That's the one I have on my car too....

[Jims5543]

The rims are still sitting in Kentucky, UPS can bite me.

All my orders from Friday last week (Mini Spares and KAD) are both on their way via DHL with anticipated delivery dates of Wed this week.


I am most interested in getting that rear sway in.

Then the engine braces and gear selector poly mounts.

I am hoping the rims arrive later this week so I can put them on and get the race tires mounted. Next AX is in 13 days.