JCW 2018 JCW sway bar coil over question
#51
Might just need to shop around, it's not hard, just takes time. I bet you could find a MINI owner who has done them local and could do them for you for less? Coilovers > Stock suspension. Getting Ohlins soon and after driving MINIs with them, they are great. Hopefully, Ohlins comes out with some soon for the Gen 3 MINIs.
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#52
That's theft! The install doesn't take long at all, I did the springs on my JCW in a couple of hours, coilovers would take about the same time, aside from adjusting the ride height and dampening. That's a terrible deal. I would either try to do it yourself, or shop around. A shop in my area did a coilover install on my last mini for 3-400 bucks.
#53
Some MINI member I have heard even do it for free beer.
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#55
Personal install:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-unboxing.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...installed.html
Other info here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-prices-8.html
If i can find the official, i will post up.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-unboxing.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...installed.html
Other info here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-prices-8.html
If i can find the official, i will post up.
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MikeMJCW (08-07-2018)
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You are welcome.
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#60
Questions:
What is the black plastic split washer below the bump stop on the front strut for? Assume dirt/bump stop catcher.
Which side does the large washer on the bottom of the rear shock go? Washer seems like it'd be happier on the inside to assist turning of the bolt.
Last time I saw front coilovers there were 2 threaded settings: one for preload: one for height- entire strut threaded into itself. This only looks like it's preloading the coil for height adjustment.
No instruction torque/spec sheet provided.
Thanks folks
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Hey Mike,
Yeah I'd have the same guess on the plastic thing.
The washers- I also put mine inboard. Same thought as you. Plus keeping the bushing intact?
Right, these kits adjust height via the spring perch. No separate threaded body. So you're a bit limited to the height it was designed for, however anything lower probably isn't a good idea for other reasons too, like issues with CV joints. The shock body itself is shorter, so it's already set up properly for a +/- 1" lower height.
This thread has good install info, including my notes and tools needed:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...install-2.html
Questions for you-
Did your kit come with a TUV certificate? Curious to see the specs in there, if it exists...
And a favor to ask... if you have a micrometer, that is... can you measure the spring wire diameter? Been curious how it compares to other KW kits =)
Thanks
Yeah I'd have the same guess on the plastic thing.
The washers- I also put mine inboard. Same thought as you. Plus keeping the bushing intact?
Right, these kits adjust height via the spring perch. No separate threaded body. So you're a bit limited to the height it was designed for, however anything lower probably isn't a good idea for other reasons too, like issues with CV joints. The shock body itself is shorter, so it's already set up properly for a +/- 1" lower height.
This thread has good install info, including my notes and tools needed:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...install-2.html
Questions for you-
Did your kit come with a TUV certificate? Curious to see the specs in there, if it exists...
And a favor to ask... if you have a micrometer, that is... can you measure the spring wire diameter? Been curious how it compares to other KW kits =)
Thanks
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MikeMJCW (08-21-2018)
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#67
I finally got the front and rear sway bars installed, with adjustable end links in the rear, and new front end links. Took it for a test drive last night, and holy **** it was amazing. SO flat in the corners. SO planted. So fun!
#68
Any parts recommendations? I'd like to put at least a RSB on mine.
#69
#70
Is the 22mm NM Engineering bar actually an upgrade over what the JCW has stock? The price on their 25mm bar is nuts.
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#72
I posted this in the suspenion section too:
Eibach F/R sway bars installed. Tech said it all went to getter fine. No squeaks, rattles or really anything negative, maybe a little front wheel lift off in a turn when you hit a bump, slightly stiffer ride. Much flatter in turns tho.
My thought now is I should've done these first before the coilovers.
Eibach F/R sway bars installed. Tech said it all went to getter fine. No squeaks, rattles or really anything negative, maybe a little front wheel lift off in a turn when you hit a bump, slightly stiffer ride. Much flatter in turns tho.
My thought now is I should've done these first before the coilovers.
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CarFreak427 (10-02-2018)
#73
I posted this in the suspenion section too:
Eibach F/R sway bars installed. Tech said it all went to getter fine. No squeaks, rattles or really anything negative, maybe a little front wheel lift off in a turn when you hit a bump, slightly stiffer ride. Much flatter in turns tho.
My thought now is I should've done these first before the coilovers.
Eibach F/R sway bars installed. Tech said it all went to getter fine. No squeaks, rattles or really anything negative, maybe a little front wheel lift off in a turn when you hit a bump, slightly stiffer ride. Much flatter in turns tho.
My thought now is I should've done these first before the coilovers.
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MikeMJCW (09-25-2018)
#74
I went to the track yesterday, and it took me some time to get the hang of how the car handles at the limit now. I definitely need some stickier tires, but until then, I was doing a decent amount of sideways drift on a couple of corners, and it was really predictable and easy to control with the throttle. It's just super flat and neutral now in the corners! I love it!
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