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      12-09-2007, 06:36 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by bob mushroom View Post
Very educational post - Thanks...

I cannot help but wonder why such a price difference between Mini and BMW I mean its over a grand
£115 for a diff on a Mini is mega cheap, and that's because it is installed on the assembly line. The £1200 for the Quaife diff on the BMW is because it's an aftermarket part, and replaces the BMW unit. That also includes the labour cost for installation too (three to four hours), and VAT.


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Didnt the 'old' Mini Cooper S have the LSD as standard?
I think you're right - the LSD came with the Chilli pack on the 'old' Cooper S
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