DOES ANY BODY KNOWS IF THERE IS ANY !!BIG!! DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FACTORY SUSPENSION OF MINI S AND THE JCW, IF THERE IS A DIFFERENCE PLEASE EXPLAIN!!!!!

 

please do not type in CAPS....thank you

 

ahhhh, yeah, kinda of big difference.....shocks, springs, sway bars all different.

 

When we were in the pre-order look-around stage back in August and September, I had the chance to drive both the MCS and the MCS with JCW suspension. The difference is exactly as is stated here:

http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/...rt-suspension/

Now that we have ours (Dec 15 delivery), all I can say is GET IT.

 

Too bad it's sooooooooo expensive. Value-wise it seems the sport suspension is the way to go.

 

you might want to have a look in the sub-forum titled "Suspension".

I think you'll find many threads asking the same thing you did. They'll have lots of answers.

P.S. We know can can type normal (not all caps). You did so in your very first post.

 

There is a BIG difference in standard vs. sport suspension. Mostly in dampning and rebound characteristics as well as a larger rear bar.

There is a HUGE difference between stock suspension and JCW kit. Again compression and rebound dampning as well as a beefier front AND rear bar. For the price, though... I'd be getting some fully adjustable coilovers.

 

^^What they said^^

 

Wait for the TC Kline or Dinan packages to be available; they'll work better and cost the same or less.

 

MotoringFile JCW Suspension Reviews:

JCW Suspension Review Part 1

JCW Suspension Review Part 2: At the Track

JCW Suspension One Month Review

 

I have coil-overs from H&R and I love them.No more body roll and diving under hard braking or acceleration.