F55/F56 Mini Cooper f56 2018 coilovers Help
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Mini Cooper f56 2018 coilovers Help
Hey guys! New to community! I just purchased a 2018 f56 Mini Cooper S! I daily it Monday - Friday and I’m lookin for coilovers! I don’t track it, but I do get on it on the freeway with other cars. I’m lookin for a decent pair that are adjustable so when I get wheels I can adjust it accordingly. Any help would be great 🙏🏻 Price range is around a grand.
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Pretty sure you will get a few "opinions" here but with that price range you are down in the Megan range and remember you will need links and adjustable rear bars to handle the extra camber. Actually a much cheaper option is a thicker rear sway bar.
You would be surprised how well a MINI handles bone stock.
You would be surprised how well a MINI handles bone stock.
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Pretty sure you will get a few "opinions" here but with that price range you are down in the Megan range and remember you will need links and adjustable rear bars to handle the extra camber. Actually a much cheaper option is a thicker rear sway bar.
You would be surprised how well a MINI handles bone stock.
You would be surprised how well a MINI handles bone stock.
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We've installed several different brands now and have to say out of all of them we have liked the KW V2 the best so far. They still ride great, and actually give the car more soul and feel without being harsh.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/kw-var...overs-f56.html
We have also done the actual JCW coilovers that are made by KW and don't have the rebound adjustment. They also rode well and good value for the money, we just prefer going with the rebound adj so we can dial it in.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/john-c...-cooper-s.html
Also when doing the coilovers it's easy to add a rear sway bar
https://www.waymotorworks.com/nm-eng...5-f56-f57.html
https://www.waymotorworks.com/kw-var...overs-f56.html
We have also done the actual JCW coilovers that are made by KW and don't have the rebound adjustment. They also rode well and good value for the money, we just prefer going with the rebound adj so we can dial it in.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/john-c...-cooper-s.html
Also when doing the coilovers it's easy to add a rear sway bar
https://www.waymotorworks.com/nm-eng...5-f56-f57.html
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When I installed my NM springs they lowered the car ~1.5”. After 100 miles of driving to give them a chance to settle I had the alignment checked. Everything was still within spec. When I replaced that setup with BC Racing coil overs the alignment needed to be tweaked slightly. At the time I installed the springs and other suspension parts I went ahead and installed a set of NM adjustable rear control arms, but didn’t actually need to adjust anything until the BC installation. Also, with the NM springs I used the stock front links. The BC’s came with shorter links.
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While all the parts are off, consider upgraded end links. You will be amazed how flimsy the stock ones are compared to the NM ones I am other have.
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The front is adjusted right under the hood. The rear, you would need to remove the shock. I've heard that you can make holes in the trunk panels, and add KW's extensions. I've also heard that there may be some electronics or something in the way- maybe can be relocated? Anyone done this? What length extension?
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