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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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anyone make springs to lower .75" f and r?

Looks like H&R sport is about 1.0", Tein H-Tech is a bit over .5", anything in between?

I have searched a ton of these threads but can't seem to find any. I just don't think I want to go a full 1.0", but .5" might not be enough or worth it.

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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I do not think anyone makes them as stock, but most companies will do a "custom" job for you and it should not be too much extra $$$

But, you do have to remember...once installed they will settle in and the drop varies per car...so maybe a .5" spring will compress once settled to a .75" drop...just something to think about and research...see which springs settle the most and which ones stay true
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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TSW does but I don't see them listed on their website right now. Maybe they ran out again and have to wait for another shipment, it's happened before. But they claim 3/4 or 7/8 in. drop.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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I was just about to come back and suggest the TSW springs...I believe that you are correct with the drop...and I think that is exactly what you(rodH) are looking for
They do not appear on the site right now(they are out of stock) So give them a call and talk to them. They are great guys who go out of their way to help you
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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thanks guys, I will look into TSW
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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As an alternative to the TSW's you might look at the JCW springs. They should be in the range of .5" to .75". They will probably be a bit more $ than the TSW's though.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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+1 TSW
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckt
As an alternative to the TSW's you might look at the JCW springs. They should be in the range of .5" to .75". They will probably be a bit more $ than the TSW's though.
Nice suggestion
They probably will be more though...Check with morristownmini and the BMW Store in Cincinnati, Ohio(they match Morristown).
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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I'll have some TSW Springs ready to ship this Friday or next Monday.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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There ya go! Get them from AutoXCooper. Fast shipping. Good price. Lowers the car just like you want.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMCS04
Nice suggestion
They probably will be more though...Check with morristownmini and the BMW Store in Cincinnati, Ohio(they match Morristown).
Classic MINI in OH had a NAM discount last time I checked also.

TSW would be my choice though...
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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H&R greens lower .75 front and 1.0 rear.I have some for sale if yr interested



MyKE
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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H-Sport springs lower the car 3/4" front and rear if you have a minimally optioned car [no sunroof, nav, leather, etc]. Only on overweight MINI's do they lower the car 1.0".
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by minimyke
H&R greens lower .75 front and 1.0 rear.I have some for sale if yr interested



MyKE
I am interested, email me a price and where you are located.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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I went with TSW's and the drop looks perfect. Its not so low that others can necessarily tell that is lowered, but low enough for you to notice. High enough to not worry much about ground clearance or scraping, and the ride actually feels a bit better then stock.
 
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