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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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I got the sport suspension on mine, and I'm curious if it is lower than one without.
If you have a new JCW Hardtop without it, could we share measurements from the ground to the fender well to see if there are differences?
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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my 2012 jcw has sport suspension. it doesnt appear to be any lower than non sport springs. i believe they are just firmer then regular springs.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by absoluteczech
my 2012 jcw has sport suspension. it doesnt appear to be any lower than non sport springs. i believe they are just firmer then regular springs.
Can you measure from ground to fender well for me?
Mine is 25 3/4" F and 26.0" B
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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What if his MINI is carrying something of any considerable weight in it that yours isn't or vice versa? Would throw off your test.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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What if his MINI is carrying something of any considerable weight in it that yours isn't or vice versa? Would throw off your test.
I'm assuming you would measure when car is empty
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by absoluteczech
my 2012 jcw has sport suspension. it doesnt appear to be any lower than non sport springs. i believe they are just firmer then regular springs.
I believe it's lower, just trying to get proof for you
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperGreg
I'm assuming you would measure when car is empty
What if he carries a full spare, a bean bag chair, a case of Mountain Dew, and a cornhole board? You sure would be asking a lot for him to empty his MINI for you. Are you offering him anything for all his trouble? Should be worth at least $21.93.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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What if he carries a full spare, a bean bag chair, a case of Mountain Dew, and a cornhole board? You sure would be asking a lot for him to empty his MINI for you. Are you offering him anything for all his trouble? Should be worth at least $21.93.
You are funny, thanks for your humor
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Noooooo problem! Besides.... keeping the thread at the top of the page. Actually interested to see the outcome.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Noooooo problem! Besides.... keeping the thread at the top of the page. Actually interested to see the outcome.
Me too :P
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Mine was 25.6 front and 26 rear. This is of course with 2 dead hookers in the trunk

So pretty much same height like I said. Sport springs are only stiffer. Go check the configurator it doesn't mention them being lower either. Also do a search an you'll see that people say they don't lower the car
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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You better hope two hookers don't end up missing in your area!
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by absoluteczech
Mine was 25.6 front and 26 rear. This is of course with 2 dead hookers in the trunk

So pretty much same height like I said. Sport springs are only stiffer. Go check the configurator it doesn't mention them being lower either. Also do a search an you'll see that people say they don't lower the car
Thanks!!
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by walk0080
A JCW with standard and factory sports suspension have the exact same ride height.

You only get lower ride height if you have the dealer installed JCW Sports Suspension.
Ok, thanks!
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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You better hope two hookers don't end up missing in your area!
Lol

Originally Posted by SuperGreg
Thanks!!
No prob
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by walk0080
A JCW with standard and factory sports suspension have the exact same ride height.

You only get lower ride height if you have the dealer installed JCW Sports Suspension.
Good info.

Greg - Thanks for starting the thread! Now this makes sense
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Good info.

Greg - Thanks for starting the thread! Now this makes sense
My pleasure
 
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