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Mini Alignment Tips

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2001, BMW introduced the first completely new MINI in more than 40 years. Bushings: The MINI uses four hydraulic bushings. In the front, the hydraulic bushing is located at the rear of the control arms. In the rear, the hydraulic bushing mounts the trailing arm to the body. Is it a BMW? Yes, and no.

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These Are Your Favorite British Cars

Jalopnik

The Austin Seven standardized where your feet went in a car being the first mass produced car to have Clutch,brake, gas like a modern car. It was the basis for a ton of spin offs of sports cars, tiny pickups etc. Licensed copies were behind the first Datsuns. There is a quasi link to Jeep, I think. Submitted by: hoser68 How can you not love these?

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Advancing Active Suspensions

Brake & Front End

It could be a Chevy pickup truck with active dampeners and air ride or a Mercedes S-Class with ABC hydraulic dampeners. These systems include hydraulic, magnetic and air-ride systems. In 2001, BMW introduced active anti-sway bars made by ZF on the 7 Series. It is about the Inputs Active suspensions need to do three things.

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These Are Your Favorite Swedish Cars

Jalopnik

At 185k miles, all its ever asked for is a new radiator, new front struts, and the occasional hydraulic fluid fill up for the top. And as usual, those of you who talked about cars youve owned or driven get extra points. Without further ado, keep reading to see the Jalopnik audiences favorite Swedish cars. Volvo 240 Volvo 240 turbo.

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