MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Your MCS coilover reference thread. Pictures and info

Phillip · #1 06-19-2008, 10:13 AM

Megans come with Camber Plates but you have to use your stock top hats in the rear. I have pictures in my gallery of them on my MINI.

**AutoXCooper.com** · #2 06-19-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip

Megans come with Camber Plates but you have to use your stock top hats in the rear. I have pictures in my gallery of them on my MINI.

The newest sets of Megan's come with rear top hats standard, and when ordered from AutoXCooper.com come with rear adjustment cables for the damper too.

ChrisMCS04 · #3 07-20-2008, 12:33 PM

I talked to someone about the Koni kit that is not the Outmotoring one once...but I cannot remember who...Maybe also check through the show me your lowered Mini thread...I think I found him there.

ChrisMCS04 · #4 07-21-2008, 09:10 AM

Hey guys, let me know if I need to add or remove anything from this thread. I want it to be as informative as possible and want all criticisms.

hemiheaded18 · #5 07-21-2008, 08:26 PM

Do the M7's come with camber plates or is that a required add-on?

ChrisMCS04 · #6 07-22-2008, 05:29 AM

M7= No camber plates...so add a couple hundred to the bill for that

There are a lot that do not come with camber plates...only a few actually do...

Have camber plates= Cross/JIC, BC, Megan, D2(some models), G4(some models), and KSport. There may be others, but that is all for now on the list

COR BLMY · #7 07-22-2008, 08:55 AM

Hi Chris...

Hey the BC BR series for the R56 will be avaliable for shipping begining of August.

The STD spring rate will be 8 Front / 6 Rear OR a Option rate of 7 Front / 5 Rear can also be ordered.

ALL the same features

Ride height adjustable
30 way compression / rebound adjustment (with remote "flex" extensions)
Rear top mount "Pillow Ball" plates
AND ... FRONT CAMBER PLATES

Here is a bit of a sales pitch...

(I'll edit this out if you like.)
As os Aug 1st there is going to be a price increase

Pre order YOURS before Aug 1st... and beat a price increase.

$1000 shipped

(R50 and R53 units as well !!!)

I will always sell to NAM at the lowest alowable price !
The price will go to $1075 shipped.
Still an Amazing price for what you get.

For my NAM buddies and to get the last of the $1,000 deals order, and pay in full by July 31 midnight (pacific time) Shipping included in cont. USA only. (add $200 flat rate for all foreign shipping)

mister wiggles · #8 07-22-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COR BLMY

Hi Chris...

Hey the BC BR series for the R56 will be avaliable for shipping begining of August.

The STD spring rate will be 8 Front / 6 Rear OR a Option rate of 7 Front / 5 Rear can also be ordered.

ALL the same features

Ride height adjustable
30 way compression / rebound adjustment (with remote "flex" extensions)
Rear top mount "Pillow Ball" plates
AND ... FRONT CAMBER PLATES

Here is a bit of a sales pitch...

(I'll edit this out if you like.)
As os Aug 1st there is going to be a price increase

Pre order YOURS before Aug 1st... and beat a price increase.

$1000 shipped

(R50 and R53 units as well !!!)

I will always sell to NAM at the lowest alowable price !
The price will go to $1075 shipped.
Still an Amazing price for what you get.

For my NAM buddies and to get the last of the $1,000 deals order, and pay in full by July 31 midnight (pacific time) Shipping included in cont. USA only. (add $200 flat rate for all foreign shipping)

So many abbreviations!! BC racing coilovers?

ChrisMCS04 · #9 07-22-2008, 09:00 AM

Thanks for the info Brian

Your sales pitch is fine by me! I welcome any vendor in here as long as it is extremely civil and mature! I am righting this as more of a disclaimer for anyone else who would want to chime in. If things get out of hand I will report them to the mods and ask for the specific post to be removed.

There that should keep things smooth...I hope.

BTW Brian it has been a while since we have talked! I will send you an email, since my PM box has been flooded for ever

ChrisMCS04 · #10 07-23-2008, 06:36 AM

Yes BC Racing...BR series

R56= 2007+ Minis
R50, R53, and convertable designations = 2002-2006(convertables up to 2008)

ChrisMCS04 · #11 07-29-2008, 07:58 AM

Just incase someone has this subscribed and cannot find it this thread is now Sticky'd

Hopefully this will make it more easily viewed for everyone searching out the info and I can make the changes and updates quicker as well

motorer03 · #12 07-29-2008, 02:54 PM

dropped my k sports a bit more for summer time,

**Chili_Mini_PA** · #13 08-30-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by motorer03

dropped my k sports a bit more for summer time,

Nice drop but your rotors are on the wrong sides.

ninjlao · #14 08-30-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chili_Mini_PA

Nice drop but your rotors are on the wrong sides.

That all depends on how the rotor was manufactured.

It is a never-ending debate I guess, haha.

ChrisMCS04 · #15 07-29-2008, 08:33 PM

Sweet tuck

ChrisMCS04 · #16 09-01-2008, 03:59 PM

I think that it also depends on what you want the slots to do...
The way motorer03 has them in that pic would help expel the gasses and if he flipped the sides it would bring "fresh" air into the rotor more...

At least that is what I think it would do...I could be wrong...

crazyaboutmini · #17 09-02-2008, 11:41 PM

chris any info on the buddy clubs?

ChrisMCS04 · #18 09-03-2008, 08:21 PM

I emailed the rep about a month ago twice with no response...

But, previously he said that they would be available by Aug/Sept...I will let you know if I find anything else

crazyaboutmini · #19 09-03-2008, 08:42 PM

crazyaboutmini · #20 09-10-2008, 10:14 PM

thanks to ninjlao, whos friends with the owner of buddy club, said the coilovers are being tested by his friend using his very own mini. they are inverted monotube design with progressive springs up front and linear springs in the rear. not sure if it comes with camber plates and if they are in the final design.

Darkness · #21 09-12-2008, 08:49 PM

BC racing coilovers. Almost as low as they go.

Damo · #22 09-13-2008, 06:22 AM

Ordered BC's with 7 and 5 spring rates yesterday

2 week or so wait for here in the UK though

**Vernon29RW** · #23 10-05-2008, 07:04 AM

When I installed my BC's last weekend I left ride height as it was set from the factory. I'm going to bring it down to its lowest setting as I'd like to get rid of the gap....so my question is do I slam it down and then get an alignment or get it aligned and then lower it down. The reason why I'm asking is because the rears are at a pretty negative camber setting right now and the fronts are at zero. Adding negative cambers lowers the car more and taking away negative camber raises the car so if I'm going to lower it more the camber would likely change no? BTW I'm also aware that the springs will settle resulting in a slightly lower stance than when first installed so I will take that into effect when setting ride height.

oxtox · #24 10-05-2008, 07:33 AM

get the alignment after lowering. i waited a week for the springs to settle first. the "zero" camber on your plates after install may not be a true zero...in fact i'd be shocked if they were. you'll see what they really where when you get the alignment done. when they take out some of the negative camber, the ride height may increase...but only a small amount. now get working on those alignment specs!

**Vernon29RW** · #25 10-05-2008, 05:15 PM

I've been driving back and forth to work the past few days 50 miles each way so by the time alignment day comes I should have about 600 miles on them, which I think is enough time to allow everything to settle. So what you're saying is just slam all four coils down, get an alignment and then see where I stand with ride height? I'm going to use the BC how-to thread for recommended alignment specs, I know you posted some as well as a few others so I'll take that all into effect. I'm looking for a setting that will increase the occasional twisty road drive yet not be too harsh on highway driving which is what I do most.

Steve