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Checking for info on the springs now - will post if I find some.
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I figured out what I want to do... I'll re-organize this later, but it will be the info as listed+pic like what you have here+car pic...then all the extras will be catagorized in later posts...nothing against anyone who gets left out of the top...I am just going to chose which ever one...nothing specific(kinda)...just will choose the one that is most visually informative

Nice job on the price too!
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Sounds like a good idea. People can post the pics they have in their own posts, in the thread, such as what's being done. So if people want to see more pics of the different systems on cars, they can just scroll through the thread for the pics.
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Great, thanks
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Thanks!
Sounds like a good idea. People can post the pics they have in their own posts, in the thread, such as what's being done. So if people want to see more pics of the different systems on cars, they can just scroll through the thread for the pics.

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This is all I've been able to find for info/descriptions on the RSS.

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Racing improves the breed. H&R RSS Club Sport Coil-Over Suspension Kits come directly from engineers who design and develop racing suspensions.
Blueprinted as coil-overs (not just a modified shock body), the H&R units are hand- assembled in Germany by H&R Speziafedern under rigid ISO 9001 and German TÜV standards. Strict attention to the function of the complete suspension system is the number one design priority.
Their threaded body means that the outside of the strut or shock tubes are threaded like a bolt. This allows the threaded spring perch to be moved up or down to fine-tune the ride height, optimizing looks and handling.
Equally at home on the street or the track, H&R RSS Club Sport Coil-Over Suspension Kits provide enhanced performance, improved corner-holding ability and a sleek, aggressive stance for performance driving characteristics without harshness.
RSS Club Sport Coil-Over Suspension Kits, are designed for the committed motorsport enthusiast who is willing to relinquish some ride comfort in return for handling performance. The firmest coil-over in the H&R street line, the RSS is the choice for weekend track and club sport events.
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WAKE... slam it... do it..do it ... Doooooooo eeeeeiiiitttt

and make sure you post me some pics

Chris... I think it is PSS9s... he's just to lazy or to busy to type it all
LMAO ca$per

I did mean PSS though, not PSS9. Don't worry I'm installing them at full drop

Damnit I can't find it now, I'm pretty sure it's for the R56, I had seen it on the service section of the Bilstein site. Now I can't find it, meh oh well

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More pics...first post more organized...but much more to come

H&R


H&R RSS


Megan Racing



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ChrisMCS04, Just want to say thanks for pulling all the info into one thread.
Really makes the coilover upgrade process much smoother!!
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PSS ??? didn't see that for the MINI full drop is the best dude will PM you in a bit


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LMAO ca$per

I did mean PSS though, not PSS9. Don't worry I'm installing them at full drop

Damnit I can't find it now, I'm pretty sure it's for the R56, I had seen it on the service section of the Bilstein site. Now I can't find it, meh oh well

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I am glad you guys like it...I still have some work to do on it, but it has come along easier than I expected...just have to hunt down some info
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OK guys I think with all of the talk about coilovers lately and all of the past threads we need to create one of these threads to compile all of the info in and have the mods sticky it for everyone
Please add to the list and I will transfer all of the info to the first post
Hopefully we can gather as many pics and choices that we won't know what to do with all of the info

Please give the drop that they allow and the spring rates
Any prices and if they come with camber plates, etc...as well

How-to install coilovers found here!
Linear or Progressive Springs is also something to note (Linear being preferred for performance and Progressive for comfort).

And like others have said, most of the above coilovers can be had in almost any combination of spring rates.

Last edited by ChrisMCS04; 10-07-2008 at 05:49 PM. Reason: too long of a quote..no big deal...just the same as on the first page.
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Thanks for the tip I will add that on the list to get done in this thread...I cannot believe you quoted that whole thing
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Great thread, this will definitely help people make decisions on which system is best for them.

Did you think about adding where you found the price that you are listing? It might act as a good point of reference for people so they know which vendors carry what systems. I know for example the price on the Bilstein PSS9's will vary alot more because of the amount of vendors carrying them as opposed to the Cross system being carried by only a few vendors. Just an idea.
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Good thread so far Chris. BTW the K-Sport Kontrol Pro drops up to about 3-3.4" according to their reps.

Ca$per, PSS was only for the R56 I think, now I can't even find it. Never got a PM btw..
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Old 05-01-2008, 05:54 PM
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Thanks Minifiend it is something I need to add...this will only get better over the next few days

Wake, thanks for the info...that is a HUGE drop!!! But Kalbone can prove it
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Great post One thing i think would help would be to denote which coilovers come with camber plates/rear tophats, maybe even rear adjuster cables? This really changes the cost/benefit when you calculate $500 more for camber plates.
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Hey Chris, did you realize you were creating this much work for yourself?

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OSU, that is also on my list, but thank you for the reminder...don't expect much to change until Saturday...I have finals finishing up tomorrow...I need to study

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OSU, that is also on my list, but thank you for the reminder...don't expect much to change until Saturday...I have finals finishing up tomorrow...I need to study

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Hi Chris...

Here is a more up to date photo of the BC BR Series.

Note that this photo shows the standard spring rate of 8K front and 6K rear.
This also shows the new style spring on the front.
Because of the short travel the spring is shaped like this to stop binding.

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Thanks Brian I appreciate it

I have not updated the info here yet, but it is coming
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and R56 BC Sports is about 2 months away
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Here are some pics from Randy @ m7
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Here are a few shots . These were the very first prototypes which are still on my car . The brackets were not in the proper place and that modification was made to the production pieces. I dont know if you need to mention that but someone may make a post about the brackets looking wrong.

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This shows the thickness of the shaft .






front with boot in place .




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Hey guys I will be making the updates tomorrow! I have been kept fairly busy this week and had to work on some "projects." Hope you all like it so far
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