Suspension Off Road R56 Mini Cooper With a Lift Kit
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#28
I do have one question, is your Speedo off at all after the new tires?
I was actually looking to do a build very similar to yours. Strikingly similar, actually, only I am looking for Good off road tires as opposed to snows. Doesn't snow where I live haha.
I was actually looking to do a build very similar to yours. Strikingly similar, actually, only I am looking for Good off road tires as opposed to snows. Doesn't snow where I live haha.
#29
Yes, my speedo is off by 2mph so if im going 32mpg the actual speed is 30mpg. i have check this many times at many different speed traps.
I looked all over for offroad tires that would fit with this setup with no luck, so if you find some, awesome. I live in the south and we dont get snow down here either. That pic was when i travelled to the mountains. The tires do really well over rocky terrain and sand @ full inflation. I have yet to get her out for a real mud test.
#30
Bigfiero, love your build. How was that push bar installed (welded or bolt-on, to what)? Do you have a part number?
I have been wanting to get a small lift so I don't bottom out so much, and because I like to do exploring. I bet with just 2" and bigger tires, you can do so much more stuff than normal. I have a real 4x4 for when I want to do real offroading, but I'm pretty much set right now on getting that coopercrap 2" lift.
Is the coopercrap 2" lift just a spacer that goes above spring? Did you need to add a longer shock or does it work for stock suspension?
Thanks.
I have been wanting to get a small lift so I don't bottom out so much, and because I like to do exploring. I bet with just 2" and bigger tires, you can do so much more stuff than normal. I have a real 4x4 for when I want to do real offroading, but I'm pretty much set right now on getting that coopercrap 2" lift.
Is the coopercrap 2" lift just a spacer that goes above spring? Did you need to add a longer shock or does it work for stock suspension?
Thanks.
#31
The push bar is made by Aries sorry no part # and it is a bolt on with no mods to the car no drilling/cutting/welding ect but mounting the bottom of the bar was a pain.
The coopercrap lift kit is a 2" spacer that is mounted above the coilovers. I did not modify the suspension at all. I am using all stock oem suspension parts.
Hope that answers your questions.
The coopercrap lift kit is a 2" spacer that is mounted above the coilovers. I did not modify the suspension at all. I am using all stock oem suspension parts.
Hope that answers your questions.
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#32
The push bar is made by Aries sorry no part # and it is a bolt on with no mods to the car no drilling/cutting/welding ect but mounting the bottom of the bar was a pain.
The coopercrap lift kit is a 2" spacer that is mounted above the coilovers. I did not modify the suspension at all. I am using all stock oem suspension parts.
Hope that answers your questions.
The coopercrap lift kit is a 2" spacer that is mounted above the coilovers. I did not modify the suspension at all. I am using all stock oem suspension parts.
Hope that answers your questions.
I have 15" wheels stock so I'm trying to figure out what size tire I can get away with.
Did you get negative offset wheels because you had to push the tires out to not rub at full turn lock? Or did you just prefer the look of the wheels further out?
I'm trying to figure out what tire size I can get away with without trimming or rubbing. Did you have to do anything to fit your 215/60/15?
#33
That's cool man, thanks for the quick answer.
I have 15" wheels stock so I'm trying to figure out what size tire I can get away with.
Did you get negative offset wheels because you had to push the tires out to not rub at full turn lock? Or did you just prefer the look of the wheels further out?
I'm trying to figure out what tire size I can get away with without trimming or rubbing. Did you have to do anything to fit your 215/60/15?
I have 15" wheels stock so I'm trying to figure out what size tire I can get away with.
Did you get negative offset wheels because you had to push the tires out to not rub at full turn lock? Or did you just prefer the look of the wheels further out?
I'm trying to figure out what tire size I can get away with without trimming or rubbing. Did you have to do anything to fit your 215/60/15?
Im almost positive if you stuck with the stock offset you will be fine. Here is a link i use for wheel and tire combo comparison.
[URL="http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp"]http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp[/URL/]
I def would not go any larger than what i currently have.
#34
awesome
So i had my car set up for track did a few yrs of racing but wanted something new so went this route. What yall think?
2" lift kit from Coopercrap.com
15" bassett DOT wheels -25 offset
215/60/15 snowtrakker tires
aries pushbar
stingray lowprofile roof rack
4.5" 4X27W LED Flood Lights
4.5" 4X27W LED Spot Lights
2" lift kit from Coopercrap.com
15" bassett DOT wheels -25 offset
215/60/15 snowtrakker tires
aries pushbar
stingray lowprofile roof rack
4.5" 4X27W LED Flood Lights
4.5" 4X27W LED Spot Lights
#35
I know this post is nearly 3 years old, but man that set up looks great. I've driven several minis loved them all but the drive was too hard for me to get one for everyday plus I live in the country. The taller sidewalls, extra clearance and awesome look are making me rethink getting a mini. Many thanks.
#37
im 56, grew up in southern Utah.
Do not confuse better tires for anything more than better tires. Yes, a dedicated snow tread will always beat the snot out of "all season" tires in the winter. It's not to do with the lift, nor the size. Heck, if they were narrower they'd be even better in the snow yet!
Not trying to do nothing but dog your direction of modding (other than the limo tint which is a safety and convenience issue in itself), just don't entirely see the benefit of lifting a MINI. It's still a small, unibody FWD CAR. It's not going to perform off road like a truck.
Not trying to do nothing but dog your direction of modding (other than the limo tint which is a safety and convenience issue in itself), just don't entirely see the benefit of lifting a MINI. It's still a small, unibody FWD CAR. It's not going to perform off road like a truck.
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As far as flares, here you go:
http://www.carid.com/2010-mini-coope...-66580896.html
May not be what you're looking for though.
Nice ride - I like imagination and creativity - definitely "Out of the box"!
Greg
http://www.carid.com/2010-mini-coope...-66580896.html
May not be what you're looking for though.
Nice ride - I like imagination and creativity - definitely "Out of the box"!
Greg
#39
#40
http://journeysoffroad.com/mini-cooper-lift-kit.html
http://journeysoffroad.com/index.html
its called http://journeysoffroad.com
this is what i started with
good luck man post some pix when/if you lift
#41
#43
Yes, my speedo is off by 2mph so if im going 32mpg the actual speed is 30mpg. i have check this many times at many different speed traps.
I looked all over for offroad tires that would fit with this setup with no luck, so if you find some, awesome. I live in the south and we dont get snow down here either. That pic was when i travelled to the mountains. The tires do really well over rocky terrain and sand @ full inflation. I have yet to get her out for a real mud test.
I looked all over for offroad tires that would fit with this setup with no luck, so if you find some, awesome. I live in the south and we dont get snow down here either. That pic was when i travelled to the mountains. The tires do really well over rocky terrain and sand @ full inflation. I have yet to get her out for a real mud test.
How was the tread wear if you did??
thx!
#44
#45
So i had my car set up for track did a few yrs of racing but wanted something new so went this route. What yall think?
2" lift kit from Coopercrap.com
15" bassett DOT wheels -25 offset
215/60/15 snowtrakker tires
aries pushbar
stingray lowprofile roof rack
4.5" 4X27W LED Flood Lights
4.5" 4X27W LED Spot Lights
2" lift kit from Coopercrap.com
15" bassett DOT wheels -25 offset
215/60/15 snowtrakker tires
aries pushbar
stingray lowprofile roof rack
4.5" 4X27W LED Flood Lights
4.5" 4X27W LED Spot Lights
Where can I get that bumper? I've been looking around for bumpers that would fit my r56 but I've had no luck finding a specific fit. Are you using a specific fit model or a universal fit?
#46
Camber
Hey, I know that this is an ancient post, but I had some questions. I recently installed a 2" lift kit from JournyOffRoad on my r56, and it left me with an insane amount of positive camber. I am just wondering if this is a problem that you have encountered, and what you have done to fix it. The picture doesn't show the camber, but I hope that it will help with further diagnostics.
Thank you!
Thank you!
#47
I know this is an old thread and the part number for the push bar is unavailable, however, does anyone have any suggestions on a push bar similar to the one in the pictures? I have been searching high and low for one and cannot find one anywhere. I was also wondering if there was a how to guide for installation of the push bar onto the mini. I have a cooper base so would need the bar to go under the bumper and install instead of through the bumper as the Dsquared re mudder mini push bar. Any help/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
#48
#49
I know this is an old thread and the part number for the push bar is unavailable, however, does anyone have any suggestions on a push bar similar to the one in the pictures? I have been searching high and low for one and cannot find one anywhere. I was also wondering if there was a how to guide for installation of the push bar onto the mini. I have a cooper base so would need the bar to go under the bumper and install instead of through the bumper as the Dsquared re mudder mini push bar. Any help/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by 7thmoosefromtheleft; 03-25-2019 at 06:27 AM.
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