http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums Springs, struts, coilovers, sway-bars, camber plates, and all other modifications to suspension components for Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S (R56), and Cabrio (R57) MINIs. en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:33:22 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums//forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178716-nm-springs-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:59:08 GMT Just got mine installed yesturday. Definitely feels much firmer than the stock springs, and the cornering feels much more solid. I'm not going to lie though, i'm still not too satisfied with the drop. How much lower will i get once the springs settle? ]]> Suspension DNadar http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178716-nm-springs.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178664-ill-begin-the-intro-and-first-pics-of-my-mini-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:10:44 GMT I figured this would be more suited in the suspension thread as I have been a lurker on here for about a year. Normally I am a post whore by day when I owned my VW Corrado, but I seem to stick in the shadows now. Anyways, I purchased my Mini Cooper S in Dark Silver the day after Christmas in 2008. Was the greatest Christmas present I have given myself!! I wanted to post up a few pics (theyll be up shortly I need to re-install Lightwave since I just installed Windows 7), of my mini that is... I figured this would be more suited in the suspension thread as I have been a lurker on here for about a year. Normally I am a post whore by day when I owned my VW Corrado, but I seem to stick in the shadows now.

Anyways, I purchased my Mini Cooper S in Dark Silver the day after Christmas in 2008. Was the greatest Christmas present I have given myself!!

I wanted to post up a few pics (theyll be up shortly I need to re-install Lightwave since I just installed Windows 7), of my mini that is now on H&R coils and Maxxim (Konig) 18x7.5 with 215/40/18 Falken 512 tires.

One thing that I also wanted to ask was I noticed after coilover install, as most people report anymore, I have the vibration/shimmy when accelerating in lower gears. Im not THAT low, but it seems to have come back since the wheels last night.

One thing that I noted was that the upper strut attachment (for camber) had shifted since I installed the coils. You can clearly see this by the way the nut was holding on the paint, and is now visible when you look at it. I had torqued them to the factory specs....should I lift my car and adjust this back?!

Thanks ]]> Suspension Gilboyto http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178664-ill-begin-the-intro-and-first-pics-of-my-mini.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178654-wheel-and-tire-size-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:40 GMT Hey folks... its about time to look into new wheels for my car. currently running: 205/45/17 ET:UNKNOWN? I am looking at Team Dynamic pro race 1.2 on outmotorings website and there are a lot of options. Ill keep my questions short and to the point. 1. Will 215 or width tires fit 17x7, 17x8, and 18x8 2. Are 215 too wide? i do plan and dropping/like to have option to drop car Hey folks... its about time to look into new wheels for my car.
currently running: 205/45/17 ET:UNKNOWN?

I am looking at Team Dynamic pro race 1.2 on outmotorings website and there are a lot of options.

Ill keep my questions short and to the point.

1. Will 215 or width tires fit 17x7, 17x8, and 18x8

2. Are 215 too wide? i do plan and dropping/like to have option to drop car

3. Are 215/45/17 or 214/40/18 even popular/recommended sizes?


4. What offsets should i consider if i want to purchase 17x8 or 18x8... I know 45mm is a good start but if the tires are wider... possibly 40mm? spacers? keep in mind, i do plan on dropping in the future

The reason i want 18s is that the TD look way too much like stock gti wheels. I figure with a larger wheel with a shorter sidewall will keep things fresh... yes i understand the lack of possible performance gains from increasing size, but perhaps the increase in width will make up for some of the losses...
criticism is always welcome...

edit: just did some research and saw someone had sold his 18x8 (et45?) wheels with 225/35/18s dropped on h&rs... sounds a bit extreme but looks amazing... anything less extreme? ]]> Suspension pillar http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178654-wheel-and-tire-size.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178610-dont-plan-on-changing-suspension-any-other-things-i-can-do-to-improve-cornering-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:06:53 GMT So changing out the runflat tires is a must on my 09 MCS, and I plan on doing that very shortly. Any recommendations here, let me know. Secondly, I was thinking of throwing on a strut bar (front/rear), or some other mild modification that wouldn't void warranty but improve the cornering and minimize body roll. Any brands/setups you guys recommend? Finally, other 09 MCS owners can probably attest to the fact that the car tends to oversteer when acclerating and turning at the same time. So anything that can be done to make improvements here as well? Thanks. ]]> Suspension andrewshogun http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178610-dont-plan-on-changing-suspension-any-other-things-i-can-do-to-improve-cornering.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178598-brand-new-h-and-r-coilovers-for-279-64-on-mazon-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:11:18 GMT h&r coilovers brand new on amazon for 279.64 http://www.amazon.com/Street-Perform...12835&sr= 1-1



BUY THEM BEFORE THEY CATCH THE MISTAKE :thumbsup: ]]> Suspension Stig One http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178598-brand-new-h-and-r-coilovers-for-279-64-on-mazon.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178498-control-arms-after-lowering-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:16:20 GMT Just wondering if i'm going to need control arms to make up for the rear camber from getting NM springs? ]]> Suspension DNadar http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178498-control-arms-after-lowering.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178267-vibration-after-lowering-question-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:50:35 GMT Like many others I have the vibration under acceleration that came about after lowering my MINI (H&R Springs). I really would like to get rid of this problem and was curious if getting the JCW Suspension kit would alleviate/get rid of the vibration? Would be nice to have it back to OEM specs in case any warranty issues come up:) I am trying to avoid any unwanted problems down the road..

As always thanks for the input.


EDIT: I did have the MINI aligned immediately after we lowered it and am still running the stock tires. ]]> Suspension loadtoad http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178267-vibration-after-lowering-question.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178254-cross-top-measurement-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:19:00 GMT Calling all CROSS comp coilover owners...

I'm trying to find out what the diameter of the top of the shaft is to replace the cross camber plates with Vorshlags (long story).

I believe it should be between 12-18mm.

Does anyone have these sitting out or whatever and can measure them?

The guys at CROSS are being less than helpful (in multiple ways) in getting me the measurement.

~JProz ]]> Suspension jproz http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178254-cross-top-measurement.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178223-tsw-kw-varient-1-a-new-post.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:21:35 GMT Anyone actually running the TSW V1 coilovers? I've been exchanging emails with the TSW, they mentioned that their V1s are specially valved to match the mini better at a lower stance and 1.5" lowered would be the most ideal for handling gains. They mentioned that the springs are the same as the "off the shelf" V1s.


Don't know how exactly would effect in real world result. I got a qouted from a few places which is about $200 less for the non-TSW version. Should I with significant reason to go for the TSW version? or Save the $$ for other mods like sways.

TSW or regular KW V1 users pls assist!!

Thanks! ]]> Suspension WSYR56 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178223-tsw-kw-varient-1-a.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178091-help-me-decide-on-my-suspension-set-up-new-post.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:44:16 GMT I'm gonna ask something many have asked before. Should I get KW V1's or NM Engineering Springs and a 19mm rear sway bar?

I have Challenge Wheels with 215/45's so I'd need 5mm spacers if I get coilovers I believe.

I'm looking for a modest drop, maybe around 1"-ish. My main concern is getting rid of some of the body roll I'm experiencing with my base suspension and improving handling in general. I auto-x rarely but do drive aggressively, so I don't know if coilovers are overkill. Should I get adjustable endlinks if I get the rear sway bar? Should I consider camber plates instead of a rear sway bar?

Thanks! ]]> Suspension thevelourfog http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178091-help-me-decide-on-my-suspension-set-up.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178020-coilovers-recomendation-new-post.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:33:42 GMT Sorry for this cross thread, I would like to know what is the best coilovers available for my 09 JCW. I want something that would be an everyday driver, but at the same time, 4-6 times of the year would be able to use it at the track, lower and harder. Please let me know from the best to least and best for the price as well. I have already got 25mm sway bar, end links on the car. Sorry for this cross thread,
I would like to know what is the best coilovers available for my 09 JCW. I want something that would be an everyday driver, but at the same time, 4-6 times of the year would be able to use it at the track, lower and harder.

Please let me know from the best to least and best for the price as well. I have already got 25mm sway bar, end links on the car. ]]> Suspension empire0007 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178020-coilovers-recomendation.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/177882-has-anyone-every-raised-their-mini-new-post.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:25:09 GMT I'm thinking of getting a 2002-3 MINI beater (cheap, high mileage and cosmetic issues) and entering it in rallycross. The only problem is the bumpy courses around here would require getting some more suspension travel. Other people are racing sedans like the Acura Integra or Subaru Legacy, and do very well, so I figured the MINI couldn't be that far off from being competitive. The main problem is the MINI seems to have less suspension travel than other cars, and the suspension is too stiff for the bumps.

Looking around, though, all of the suspension mods for the MINI are to lower it, not raise it, so I can't just go to MINI Mania and buy the kit :-(

Any suggestions? ]]> Suspension Michael Czeiszperger http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/177882-has-anyone-every-raised-their-mini.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/177824-how-are-kwv1-coilovers-so-cheap-at-mini-madness-new-post.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:07:40 GMT How is it that Mini-Madness can sell KWV1 coilovers for $1195 and everyone else sells them for around $1399-$1499? This seems to good to be true. Comments? Insights? How is it that Mini-Madness can sell KWV1 coilovers for $1195 and everyone else sells them for around $1399-$1499?

This seems to good to be true. Comments? Insights? ]]> Suspension countryboyshane http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/177824-how-are-kwv1-coilovers-so-cheap-at-mini-madness.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/177659-anyone-running-kw-clubsports-new-post.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:59:19 GMT Just wondering if anyone is running KW Clubsports on their R56? Just wondering if anyone is running KW Clubsports on their R56? ]]> Suspension ThumperMCS http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/177659-anyone-running-kw-clubsports.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/177643-nm-springs-or-entry-level-coiovers-new-post.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:31:33 GMT nm springs with koni adjustable struts or bc,h&r,kw v1 ,ebach muti pro ,megan coilovers ,which way would you go ?

Since purchasing a 2007 smart with a fried engine( perfect for a hyabusa conversion) plans have changed for my jcw from a hardcore track toy to a performance street car . ]]> Suspension Stig One http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/177643-nm-springs-or-entry-level-coiovers.html