cant afford coils so who has the best lowering optioons

NM Engineering has a nice set for $279
http://www.nm-eng.com/338/0/0/3107/n...pring-kit.html

Cravenspeed has them for $250
http://www.cravenspeed.com/performan...ering-springs/


Any quality concerns with either I should be aware of, thanks for the help.

 

Best, I don't know, but I've run NMs since 700 miles on my 2012 MCS. That was 70,000 miles ago.


No issues, close the wheel gap very well, not harsh just firm.

 

If northwest means you are near Portland, you should come by and check ours out sometime.

 

Do lowering springs work with the adaptative dampers?

 

No

 

I have NM's on mine and love them.

 

I know Cravenspeed has been working and testing these springs for over a year now. Even saw the car with them back when I visited them in Oct. For the price I think they are a great option.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/cravens...rings-f56.html

 

Are they linear or progressive rate ?

 

The wheel rate ends up being significantly more progressive, since you're making the compression travel exclusively bumpstop active. The coils you choose make little impact to the wheel rate, but the lower you go on stock-length struts, the less compression travel you have at all.

 

http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2014-Cooper-F56-S-3_Door-B48A20A/Suspension/Springs/

H&R 1.1" or NM up to 1.3"

NM : progressive rate

 

Both actually. Linear in front, and progressive in the rear. I am just realizing now that makes them sound like the mullet of lowering springs.

 

NM still seems the way to go

 

Yes, and looks great on your F56. Love those pics.

 

Do you have to adjust the camber and get an alignment after adding lowering springs like these?

 

You'll want to have an alignment done after you alter anything on the suspension. Rear camber will increase but the front won't much.

 

This.

Always get an alignment done when messing with anything suspension-wise.