F55/F56 For those of you with lowering springs...
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For those of you with lowering springs...
Im new to the Mini world, in terms of owning one, so I want to make sure that I have all bases covered before ordering the springs and going ahead with the installation.
I have some springs in mind (CravenSpeed) https://www.cravenspeed.com/performa...ings-for-mini/
For those that have done lowering springs on your F56/F55, is the installation pretty straight-forward? Other than the springs, will I need any other parts? I've done springs on other cars in the past but, this could be totally different.
Also, if someone knows of lowering springs that will give me an even lower drop than the CravenSpeed ones, please do share!
I have some springs in mind (CravenSpeed) https://www.cravenspeed.com/performa...ings-for-mini/
For those that have done lowering springs on your F56/F55, is the installation pretty straight-forward? Other than the springs, will I need any other parts? I've done springs on other cars in the past but, this could be totally different.
Also, if someone knows of lowering springs that will give me an even lower drop than the CravenSpeed ones, please do share!
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A sway bar was something I was thinking about, too. I like coilovers, however, the springs will give me the drop Im looking for, as I will be adding spacers. I have coilovers on my Viper. Its slammed and rides quite well, so I definitely know the advantages to coilovers.
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The main difference (as far as installation) between springs and coil overs is with the springs you have to dis-assemble the front struts and re-assemble with the new springs. Coil overs is an easer job, but the more expensive option. If it's within your budget I would recommend the coil overs before springs. That being said, I have the NM springs installed with my OEM Sport struts and shocks. In combination with my other suspension mods I am very happy with the setup. Once the bank account allows I'll be going with coil overs.
The NM spring dropped it ~1.5" all around.
The NM spring dropped it ~1.5" all around.
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I had NM springs and replaced them with the JCW coil overs. Ride quality and handling are night and day.
With lowering springs, your mini will look much better. With coil overs, your mini will look, handle, and ride MUCH better.
If you have coil overs where the OEM top hat needs to be used, it’ll be the same amount of work as installing lowering springs.
With lowering springs, your mini will look much better. With coil overs, your mini will look, handle, and ride MUCH better.
If you have coil overs where the OEM top hat needs to be used, it’ll be the same amount of work as installing lowering springs.
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Good choice. I had the same setup on my car for over a year, and liked it pretty well. Though I did have the Sport suspension option- which supposedly includes firmer OEM dampers. I upgraded to ST coil overs recently. I need to write up a full review... but briefly... I do like them, but they're very stiff. Car is flat and handles great. But I really hesitate to take it for a drive over an hour. If OEM was a 5, NM was a 6, and this is a 8.
There are a few tricks to installation. I'm sure very common stuff for BMW / MINI people. Was new to me. I posted here with a few of the hiccups I found. I guess there is a special tool to remove the strut top hat, so I'd probably have both that AND a pass-thru ratchet on hand.
Enjoy.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4358533
There are a few tricks to installation. I'm sure very common stuff for BMW / MINI people. Was new to me. I posted here with a few of the hiccups I found. I guess there is a special tool to remove the strut top hat, so I'd probably have both that AND a pass-thru ratchet on hand.
Enjoy.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4358533
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FunToMini (02-14-2018)
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Thank you for this. I have a lot of tools, but just in case (and you can never have too many!), I bought the ones you linked to in that thread.
Good choice. I had the same setup on my car for over a year, and liked it pretty well. Though I did have the Sport suspension option- which supposedly includes firmer OEM dampers. I upgraded to ST coil overs recently. I need to write up a full review... but briefly... I do like them, but they're very stiff. Car is flat and handles great. But I really hesitate to take it for a drive over an hour. If OEM was a 5, NM was a 6, and this is a 8.
There are a few tricks to installation. I'm sure very common stuff for BMW / MINI people. Was new to me. I posted here with a few of the hiccups I found. I guess there is a special tool to remove the strut top hat, so I'd probably have both that AND a pass-thru ratchet on hand.
Enjoy.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4358533
There are a few tricks to installation. I'm sure very common stuff for BMW / MINI people. Was new to me. I posted here with a few of the hiccups I found. I guess there is a special tool to remove the strut top hat, so I'd probably have both that AND a pass-thru ratchet on hand.
Enjoy.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4358533
Last edited by FunToMini; 02-14-2018 at 11:11 AM.
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Took the day to install all of these today. Car handles amazingly and looks really good. Still havent found the right wheels, so Im probably going to add some spacers for the time being.
Having alignment done tomorrow and muffler delete Friday. Next week the top is being wrapped.
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Here are the wheels im looking at. I've seen these on one or two other F56's. I know they will fit.
http://www.urotuning.com/fifteen52-R...mac.112.17.htm
http://www.urotuning.com/fifteen52-R...mac.112.17.htm