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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Clubman springs

Does anyone know if the rear springs on the clubman are the same as the R56? Would general lowering springs work?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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The suspension should be identical, save perhaps some damper or spring rate tweaks for the weight change. I'd imagine that H&R's would be perfect for the Clubman. On the hardtop the rear end sits a bit too high, so on the slightly heavier Clubman they'll have perfect stance!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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It's true, Clubmans sit lower at the back than R56s.

I have the H&R's for the Clubman on order so, I'll keep you posted.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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You can see pics of my Clubman in my post... Mine is lowered with the H&R r56 Springs
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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got my HR springs from alta last week, they are a different # from the R56. Not sure if that really means they are differant. H&R person says yes.. just a little stiffer to support the extra weight.,, they sitting in garage waiting for Samsung to show up!!
 

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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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ok great.. I changed my order to Eibach.. they were some troubles with delivery...
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Get some coilovers. Here's mine on a set of Cross's from RMW...

 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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dont need coil overs.. alta has the r55 springs.. thats all I need. Just want to elimiate the 4x4 stance.. If I have a need for better handling,, I just take the GP that day
 
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