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R50/53 Best lowering springs

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Old 05-22-2016, 10:17 AM
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Best lowering springs

Hey all, this is my first time using this, and I was just wondering what are the best/cheapest lowering springs for my Cooper?
 
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Old 05-22-2016, 12:47 PM
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Depends, what year? What model? What are your goals/priorities? Handling? Comfort? Compromise of both?

I picked up some H&R lowering springs with bilstein sport shocks and a 19mm rear sway bar for $950 and the handling was amazing but the ride was kind of harsh.
 
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Old 05-22-2016, 12:53 PM
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I've got an '05 base model, and would like the ride a little stiff, kind of like PASM feel or a JCW ride
 
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05 Base Model Lowering Springs

Originally Posted by PureSilverCooper
Hey all, this is my first time using this, and I was just wondering what are the best/cheapest lowering springs for my Cooper?
Welcome aboard, and hope we can help. Here are some suggestions re lowering springs. Please let us know if you have any questions!

http://new.minimania.com/MINI_Cooper_Lowering_Springs


 
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Old 05-24-2016, 01:25 PM
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R50 Lowering Springs

For suspension and other tuning possibilities for your R50, here is a really good performance guide:

http://new.minimania.com/Mini_Cooper...homepagebanner
 
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