We just finished installing the production version of the R56 springs, and we can now say that they are READY TO SHIP!

Drop will settle in right around 1" front and 3/4" rear...

Linear rate, cold wound... 225 lb/in front and 269 lb/in rear. Unlike the R50/R53 springs which are 200 lb/in all around, MINI's changes to the R56 platform necessitated different rates in the front and back. OEM rates are "freakin' coat hangers" (~150 lb/in) in the front and 212 lb/in rear.

You'd think that bumping the OEM spring rates would result in a harsher ride, wouldn't you? Welp, based on the dyno plots of the OEM struts and shocks, the R56 is woefully undersprung from the factory - same as the R50/R53 platform. The ride on our R56 TSW springs is BETTER than OEM by a long shot, with better cornering, and a more settled car in the twisties.

Our springs offer a stellar ride, great looks, and KILLER performance with all OEM struts and OEM-style replacements (e.g. Koni Yellows). Our test car picked up 5 MPH in average speed PER LAP at Eagles Canyon!!!

MSRP is $229.

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