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F55/F56 Aftermarket Suspension

Old Apr 11, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Aftermarket Suspension

When will aftermarket suspensions be available?

What is out there for the R56?

What can we expect for the F56 Cooper?

What are the part numbers on the F56 Cooper (non-S) Sport Suspension?

Can that be retrofitted?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 01:45 PM
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I doubt any R56 suspension will retrofit as the F56 is a ground up redesign, not just a "refresh". I expect KW, Bilstein, H&R etc. will have options available this summer. They are probably already doing R&D with the new chasis.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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Hopefully they have them already for design purposes at least.

The new rear suspension is drastically different than previous generations.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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I'm not looking for an R56 suspension, I'm asking what the R56 aftermarket products are like so I can have some idea what F56 options I may have.

Are there suspensions comparable to what MINI offers?
 

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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 04:07 PM
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I believe KW will be releasing a coilover kit in the next 2 weeks

I will be ordering!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 08:31 PM
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I found these part numbers.
Is that all there is? I suppose you change the coils?
Do you use the original fittings, or do you buy new fittings?
Is there a reason it couldn't be retrofitted?

http://www.realoem.com/
31316852415 1 LEFT FRONT SPRING STRUT
31316852416 1 FRONT RIGHT SPRING STRUT
31306859881 1 Anti-roll bar, front axle
33526852426 2 Shock absorber, rear
33506853919 1 Stabilizer, rear axle
 

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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by R99
I believe KW will be releasing a coilover kit in the next 2 weeks

I will be ordering!
First out of the gate! lol.

I hope BC has something in the works.
 
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