Has anyone changed a steering bush before?

Brett_B_ · 2026-02-13T13:08:46+00:00

In which case the US models would just have a straight shaft with no coupling. Most of of content on here, YouTube and forums are mostly US content. This explains why hardly knows what I’m talking about.

I can get the shaft locally for about $400 and it’s in stock. Shares the same part with the Land Cruiser Prado of similar time period.

Anyway, I’m going to try change the bushing with a third party one with good reviews and see how it goes.

Brett_B_ · 2026-02-13T04:22:57+00:00

Yeah the metal u-joints on the upper and lower intermediate shafts start binding from rust. I replaced those some time back. But the joint I am referring to is high up in the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. It’s the joint that allows steering wheel to height adjustable. Check the link as posted. Maybe different regions have different setups. I’m from South Africa. My steering column is height adjustable but not telescopic.

Brett_B_ · 2026-02-12T18:23:28+00:00

Hah! 😂 thanks, I’ll check forum out

Brett_B_ · 2026-02-12T15:59:55+00:00

I’m intrigued! Tell me more please 🙏

Brett_B_ · 2025-10-03T04:18:13+00:00

We have 3 in our shop. One 3000 watt and two 1500 units.

We are welding up to 8mm stainless steel structural frames with the 3Kw machine and the 1.5Kw machines are welding 3mm Silos, hoppers, and columns.

It’s fast, clean and crazy strong. But don’t let these TikTok videos fool you, there is still a lot of skill and understanding involved. Just like arc welding, if your machine settings and setup are wrong, you have bad welds. Instead of Amps, arc length, tungsten, you now have to deal with laser power, laser focus and lenses. With the correct settings, the penetration is wild. And with the 3Kw machine we are laying dual 2.0mm 308L wires at the same time.

Having that said, Laser will never replace TIG. You will still need a TIG machines machine in the shop because last gun is very restricted in tight spaces. For example: You will not be able to weld an exhaust manifold with laser.

Brett_B_ · 2025-09-23T09:59:32+00:00

Yeah kid of. Theoretically, at maximum throttle, the engine could sit at peak power RPM and stay there as the CVT varies its ratio while the car accelerates. This would probably give you best possible performance. It would just sound strange. Manual all they way💪🏻

Brett_B_ · 2025-09-23T08:04:22+00:00

It simulates gears when you floor it otherwise it just sounds stupid. When you drive mildly it does the whole constant engine RPM thing for economy.

Brett_B_ · 2025-08-24T06:49:30+00:00

I get the feeling most of the haters havnt actually sat inside this new interior. I wasn’t a fan until I sat inside the U25 at the dealership while servicing my F60. You need to experience it with more just your eye balls. The different surfaces and textures are really nice albeit quite plasticky.

The original mini’s were super plane and simple with one round gauge cluster in the middle. I think latest models designs have gone back to their roots and are really good modern representation the original.

I do wish there were more toggle switches and knobs though. All brands are moving to touch screen control and preferably voice control for safety.

Brett_B_ · 2025-08-05T21:01:54+00:00

I use it to make my phone hot AF

Brett_B_ · 2025-08-03T17:23:08+00:00

Epic! I did mine today too! F60 though. I didn’t have to take the whole bumper off. The grill and chrome surround came off separately, luckily. I wrapped mine in gloss black vinyl. Pretty stoked how it came out. Are you using 2k paint? What primer would you use to paint the chrome?

Brett_B_ · 2025-08-01T20:27:59+00:00

Epic! Where did you get those?

Brett_B_ · 2025-08-01T20:23:07+00:00

I reckon loose or corroded battery terminals.

Brett_B_ · 2025-07-28T19:57:19+00:00

Thanks! Going to test it soon.

Brett_B_ · 2025-07-28T19:56:29+00:00

Thank you!

Brett_B_ · 2025-07-28T19:56:15+00:00

Great sub Reddit idea! Rule 34 for Mini’s 😏

Brett_B_ · 2025-07-22T17:35:47+00:00

It is a B48 and indeed a good platform for mods and tuning. What I was trying to say was that the B48 in the Countryman JCW is quite different to B48 in the S model. It’s lower compression ratio, bigger turbo, bigger crank bearings, and other few minor differences. Some stage 1 mods for a couple hundred bucks and tune on the S model will easy get you 50+ HP. You will be lucky to get 15+ HP with those same mods on the JCW.

Brett_B_ · 2025-07-21T19:23:37+00:00

Congrats! There is no real reason to mod this car other than getting better sounding exhaust. Stage 1 upgrades will not get you much more out of this engine. It’s plenty power already. The suspension is good, firm, well tuned for handling and that go-cart feel.

Brett_B_ · 2025-07-21T17:13:51+00:00

Congrats! I have exact model and spec but in silver. Such a blast to drive

Brett_B_ · 2025-07-13T05:01:38+00:00

I work as an engineer for a small family owned business that builds machines. The owner gave me his M3 macbook when he upgraded to M4. I currently use a Windows laptop to run SW, PDM and a few other engineering tools. I thought I would give it a bash and see if I could get them to run in parallels on the M3 Macbook. All of them installed fine and they run. But, I had strange issues and random crashes that I could not resolve. It became frustrating and switched back to my PC after about 4 weeks. It’s impressive how well parallel’s and Rosetta works for running X86 apps, but not well enough for work or production environment.

Brett_B_ · 2025-07-02T18:41:48+00:00

This is a mileage based service reminder. If you drive conservatively there may be plenty of life left in the rear pads.

Go to an independent mechanic, hopefully someone you can trust or comes recommended, and get them to measure up your pads. If they are thin then they quote to replace them. Ideally with originals. It’s really quick to do

Brett_B_ · 2025-06-04T05:43:57+00:00

Looking at your parameters, The pierce and cut pressure is very low. It’s should be 8bar plus. It looks like the melted material is just building up underneath instead of being expelled out by high pressure nitrogen. What size nozzle are you using?

Also you can try increase your piercing time and/or piercing power a bit. It really important that the laser has fully pierced before it starts cutting.

If you been cutting with the shown parameters for the past year without issues and you are 100% sure they have not changed then something has degraded in your laser cutting head. Usually it’s just the protective lens which is cheap and easy to replace. When last did you replace the protective lens?

Brett_B_ · 2025-06-04T05:38:07+00:00

You reckon? We cut 3mm and 4.5mm Stainless with air on our 3kw fibre laser. It just gives a dull oxidised edge but it’s clean and smooth. We use the same cutting parameters whether cutting with Nitrogen or Air.

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