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Old 11-23-2011, 06:17 PM
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Old 12-20-2011, 09:03 AM
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I would like to lower my Mini but i would like to know if i could just buy lowering springs or i need to buy srpings and coilovers. this is for a Mini 06. I wont be racing but i like the how it looks. what would you guys suggest?
I saw H&R lowring spring for $240
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Old 12-20-2011, 10:29 AM
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TSW Springs from Way Motor Works work very well on my '05 R53. I have the OEM shocks and struts but will change in the near future. Handling, ride and stance are very nice. Check my Gallery and you'll see a couple pics after the car was lowered.
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Old 12-20-2011, 10:57 AM
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Unfortunately php forums are not html friendly. try [i m g]web link [/ i m g] without the spaces next time or [u r l=web link to full size image][i m g]web link to thumbnail[/ i m g][/u r l]

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Old 12-23-2011, 10:14 PM
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with KW V2
compare to my previous H&R club kit, it ride a lot harsh but it corner much better. Still playing with the setting now, will see. BTW, the built quality of the KW is AMAZING.
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Old 12-27-2011, 11:35 AM
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dosomething, that is
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Old 12-27-2011, 01:25 PM
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Thank you SimtechDJ. still liking my new ride but the rattle inside the car drive me crazy sometimes -, i guess that just a mini thing - it rattles!!
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Old 12-27-2011, 01:39 PM
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There's an easy way yo fix rattles.

Strip the interior, and get a really loud exhaust.

Rattles are gone, but so is my hearing!
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Old 12-28-2011, 05:09 AM
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What size cell is that?
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Old 12-28-2011, 05:24 AM
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It's a 3 gallon tank for water meth.
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Old 12-29-2011, 11:27 AM
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that is very funny, as well the suggestion on getting rid of the rattles.
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Old 12-29-2011, 11:35 AM
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Wow! That blue mini looks perfect!
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Nice F650 Monster! I was working as a lot tech at my local Ford dealer, and was the only one they allowed to drive them other than management. Perks of having a valid DOT/airbrake card from a previous job.

Great looking MINI too, love those Enkei's.
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Old 12-29-2011, 12:26 PM
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Got those from Tirerack.com, close out item (very reasonable price). The F650 driver were laughing when I park my car next to him to take that pic.
I sold my red R53 mcs and got this blue JCW last month, so far I love it (even it rattles -LOL)
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DICKS GARAGE R53 where do you live and when are you leaving the car unlocked... i want that cage!
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Old 12-29-2011, 07:33 PM
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DICKS GARAGE R53 where do you live and when are you leaving the car unlocked... i want that cage!
I live right here in this red circle. The car is always unlocked, but the garage isn't.

Hmm... Google Earth updated their pic's, you can even see my MINI hanging out of the garage, and the Samurai next to it. Not sure whats on the roof of the car? Probably my laptop.

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