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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Suspension for your new R56 Mini? Choices?

I was considering installing the H&R Cup suspension and H&R 19mm rear sway bars. Has anyone done this yet? The car at stock is ok but I would like to improve on the few flaws I am seeing for my taste.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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While we're waiting, what flaws do you see?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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BC Coilovers is hard to beat for the price...
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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I highly suggest going through the vast number of threads listed under MODIFICATIONS category SUSPENSION. You will have all your questions answered there! Welcome to NAM!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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If you're looking for a comfortable ride without ruining your suspension, I highly suggest getting the BC Coilovers with their OPTIONAL spring rates. Brian from Wyvern Motorsports hooked me up with 7K springs up front and 6K springs in the rear. We set the fronts 12 from soft and rears 15 from soft.

As a side note, I originally had KW Variant 3s and replaced them with the BC Coilovers which were a lot cheaper. I'm no suspension guru, but even my wife agrees the overall ride is a lot better for everyday driving. We don't track or auto-x the car, so this was the perfect solution for us.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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MakoBimmer has the best suggestion.... there's more info there than you could ever hope for. However, you'll be more confused when it's all said and done. Everyone thinks what they have is the best. It's called justification.
 
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