Suspension Bilstein or Koni opinions
#51
Already have a pair of new oem (lemforder) strut mounts for the torn one
and the other that's intact but has been squeaking in cold weather ever
since it was installed a few years ago.
Actually, I got new bolts and rubber bits (spring pads, bumpstops, boots,
rear upper rubber inserts, etc.) too.
It adds up ($).
Thanks, anyway.
and the other that's intact but has been squeaking in cold weather ever
since it was installed a few years ago.
Actually, I got new bolts and rubber bits (spring pads, bumpstops, boots,
rear upper rubber inserts, etc.) too.
It adds up ($).
Thanks, anyway.
#52
#53
Well, i finally scheduled a day to install a set of Bilstein sports and TSW springs next week.
I got a great deal on the Bilsteins from a friend who also put a set of Bilstein sports and Dinan springs on his E36 M3 last weekend and i love the ride of his car. If the mini feels as good as his M3 does now ill be more than happy. Bye bye old stock shocks and H-Sports!
I got a great deal on the Bilsteins from a friend who also put a set of Bilstein sports and Dinan springs on his E36 M3 last weekend and i love the ride of his car. If the mini feels as good as his M3 does now ill be more than happy. Bye bye old stock shocks and H-Sports!
#54
#55
Well, i finally scheduled a day to install a set of Bilstein sports and TSW springs next week.
I got a great deal on the Bilsteins from a friend who also put a set of Bilstein sports and Dinan springs on his E36 M3 last weekend and i love the ride of his car. If the mini feels as good as his M3 does now ill be more than happy. Bye bye old stock shocks and H-Sports!
I got a great deal on the Bilsteins from a friend who also put a set of Bilstein sports and Dinan springs on his E36 M3 last weekend and i love the ride of his car. If the mini feels as good as his M3 does now ill be more than happy. Bye bye old stock shocks and H-Sports!
The handling is just ridiculously good. With my springs, 19mm rear sway, bushings, camber plates and good alignment, it's one of the most fun handling cars I've driven on the street. A little more comfort and this would be the perfect DD...
- Andrew
#56
Yeah, i would sometimes like a little more comfort but i figure its a mini....play to its strengths!
I figure this change will get me ever closer to what i'm after ; a daily driven mini thats just a touch more on the 'sport' end overall but still liveable. I think my next step will be a lightweight 15" tire/wheel combo with a tire and a bit more sidewall than my 17" setup.
I just need to plant that money tree out in the yard first i suppose...
I figure this change will get me ever closer to what i'm after ; a daily driven mini thats just a touch more on the 'sport' end overall but still liveable. I think my next step will be a lightweight 15" tire/wheel combo with a tire and a bit more sidewall than my 17" setup.
I just need to plant that money tree out in the yard first i suppose...
#57
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#60
What made me choose the FSDs was the Yellows description of "Resonable Ride Quality" under Kit Features. My car is a DD so I'm looking for both ride and handling. I don't want to lower it yet and for what I paid for the FSDs I won't feel bad taking them off and putting coil overs on. The Yellows are also built to be used with a shorter spring so I did not want the awkward ride I was told they would produce with the stock spring.
#61
#62
Had a MINI enthusiast who has done numerous suspension changes tell me that for what I was doing with my car that the FSDs would be the best choice between the two. He advised me that even though the Yellows can be used for stock springs they work better through the range of travel with a shorter spring. He said his experience is that the stock spring tends to keep the Yellow at the end of its reach where as a shorter spring allows it to travel through its range of motion better. That is what I interpreted from the way he explained it. When I am ready to lower the car I will go with a coil over so for now I would rather have the ride comfort rather than the better handling aspect. From what I have read though, the FSDs will improve my handling over my 86,000 mile struts/shocks.
#63
#65
I finally got the Bilstein sports and TSW springs installed recently.
It is much more liveable than my previous setup (bought it with just H-sport springs installed and stock dampers....boo!) and takes the bigger hard jolt bumps with ease. Its certainly much more controlled over uneven roads and i dont cringe anymore when i see bumpy roads ahead. The Bilsteins kept the TSW springs from really dropping much at all but it should settle lower a bit in the coming weeks im hoping.
Overall im pretty pleased with the Bilsteins. I kinda knew i would be as ive liked them in every car that ive riden in thats had them installed.
Next is the lighter/smaller wheels to get closer to the goal of the fun to drive daily driver that doesnt drive you nuts...
It is much more liveable than my previous setup (bought it with just H-sport springs installed and stock dampers....boo!) and takes the bigger hard jolt bumps with ease. Its certainly much more controlled over uneven roads and i dont cringe anymore when i see bumpy roads ahead. The Bilsteins kept the TSW springs from really dropping much at all but it should settle lower a bit in the coming weeks im hoping.
Overall im pretty pleased with the Bilsteins. I kinda knew i would be as ive liked them in every car that ive riden in thats had them installed.
Next is the lighter/smaller wheels to get closer to the goal of the fun to drive daily driver that doesnt drive you nuts...
#68
I also have that set. They are strong and ligh! But years of use without taking much care of them, I started to see paint failing in some areas. It's not of much a concern right now, at least they are still straight and true.
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