2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50)

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Old 11-15-2012, 06:35 PM
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So.... This 2002 Mini I just picked up has a bent frame (just in front of the front tire)!!! My plan is to yank the motor and transmission out and bring it to a shop to get it straitened.... Someone please tell me this is possible?
 
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Old 11-16-2012, 01:41 PM
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How bad is the frame bent? A body shop with a frame machine should be able to tell you if it's possible (any noticeable gaps?) and also give you an estimate on how much it'll cost.
 
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Old 11-17-2012, 07:43 AM
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its up about 25mm and pushed toward the motor roughly 25mm as well... I think I should be fine.

I am in the process of figuring out how to post pics.

Thanks for the response!!!!!
 
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Old 11-17-2012, 02:08 PM
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Most should be able to straighten WITHOUT motor/Tranny removal
 
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Old 11-18-2012, 09:02 AM
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The Car is a project car for me, so I think I am going to pull the motor no matter what... Just wanna do a rebuild and prep the motor for more power in the future... Super or Turbo... My dream is a stroker kit... but I cant seem to find one for this car.... little help?
 
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Old 11-18-2012, 03:52 PM
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I've not seen any stoker kit ...
I gave seen the "Twurbo"kit throw up huge numbers
 
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