Suspension Springs, struts, coilovers, sway-bars, camber plates, and all other modifications to suspension components for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

Suspension which suspension package to get?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:20 AM
  #1  
mini_macky's Avatar
mini_macky
Thread Starter
|
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 845
Likes: 0
which suspension package to get?

my current suspension mods are:

Eibach pro-kit springs
19mm H&R rear sway bar
HSport rear lower control arms

now which suspension package do you think will yield the best results? i use my Mini regularly and attend 2-4 trackdays in a year and about 6 very spirited canyon driving session

suspension package 1:

Koni Yellows (friend is selling them at $612 converted from local currency, 2 weeks old)
Camber plates (either used adjustable plates or bnew fixed plates, have to spend to ship to Philippines)
TSW X-brace (have to spend to ship to Philippines)
* option of selling Eibachs and getting TSW linear springs

suspension package 2:

BC Racing BR coilovers (with the camber plates of course, $1123 shipped and converted from local currency)


...and together with either package will be a purchase or Powerflex lower engine bushings OR the TSW engine damper

looking forward to your inputs/suggestions
 
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:44 AM
  #2  
MINIdriver85's Avatar
MINIdriver85
4th Gear
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 488
Likes: 0
I'd say BC Racing. That is the choice I'm going to make once I'm done with the 6speed swap in my justacooper. I might also add the TSW X-brace, though, so to tell the truth my choice would be a mix of the two options
 
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:49 AM
  #3  
ninjlao's Avatar
ninjlao
Ninja Mini
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 617
Likes: 2
From: Fullerton, CA
Originally Posted by mini_macky
my current suspension mods are:

Eibach pro-kit springs
19mm H&R rear sway bar
HSport rear lower control arms

now which suspension package do you think will yield the best results? i use my Mini regularly and attend 2-4 trackdays in a year and about 6 very spirited canyon driving session

suspension package 1:

Koni Yellows (friend is selling them at $612 converted from local currency, 2 weeks old)
Camber plates (either used adjustable plates or bnew fixed plates, have to spend to ship to Philippines)
TSW X-brace (have to spend to ship to Philippines)
* option of selling Eibachs and getting TSW linear springs

suspension package 2:

BC Racing BR coilovers (with the camber plates of course, $1123 shipped and converted from local currency)


...and together with either package will be a purchase or Powerflex lower engine bushings OR the TSW engine damper

looking forward to your inputs/suggestions
I would recommend BC racing coilovers and Swift Springs. Quite a few people here run this setup and I hope they chime in.
 
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:53 AM
  #4  
mini_macky's Avatar
mini_macky
Thread Starter
|
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 845
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by MINIdriver85
I might also add the TSW X-brace, though, so to tell the truth my choice would be a mix of the two options
of course i'm also considering that but the limiting factor to that is the TSW X-brace might be expensive to ship to the Philippines
 
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:59 AM
  #5  
AutoXCooper.com's Avatar
AutoXCooper.com
Banned
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,499
Likes: 0
From: Car Nut Since 1987, Owner Since Fall 2005, Vendor Since Fall 2007
Originally Posted by mini_macky
of course i'm also considering that but the limiting factor to that is the TSW X-brace might be expensive to ship to the Philippines
email me your full address and I'll get you a price on Monday for shipping the Xbrace and engine damper. my email is info@autoxcooper.com

You might also think about an Alta or Powerflex front lower control bushing upgrade at the sametime.
 
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:47 PM
  #6  
mini_macky's Avatar
mini_macky
Thread Starter
|
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 845
Likes: 0
according to my (local) source of the BC Racing coilovers, i can spec the spring rates i want. i'm leaning towards getting 8kgmm for the front and 6kgmm for the rear IF EVER.
 
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:20 PM
  #7  
MINIdriver85's Avatar
MINIdriver85
4th Gear
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 488
Likes: 0
That's the same spring rate I'd go with
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ej
MINI Parts for Sale
5
Nov 17, 2015 09:21 PM
molala
MINIs & Minis for Sale
1
Oct 2, 2015 01:53 PM
sempaipaul
MINI Parts for Sale
4
Sep 9, 2015 05:55 PM
dandw2
MINIs & Minis for Sale
0
Sep 7, 2015 11:14 AM
dandw2
MINIs & Minis for Sale
0
Sep 6, 2015 03:14 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:55 PM.