Suspension Springs, struts, coilovers, sway-bars, camber plates, and all other modifications to suspension components for Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S (R56), and Cabrio (R57) MINIs.

Suspension Rear Passenger Side Corner Sitting Lower?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 28, 2012 | 01:56 PM
  #1  
3one3's Avatar
3one3
Thread Starter
|
3rd Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Birmingham, MI
Rear Passenger Side Corner Sitting Lower?

My friend installed my NM Engineering springs on my 09' Clubman S a few weeks ago. The passenger side rear corner sits noticeably lower than the drivers side rear corner.

Today I parked on a level surface and measured from the sidewalk to the beginning of my fender, with the tape measure going up the middle of the wheel.

There is only 1cm difference, but its noticeable. Not sure if its normal for the ride to slightly rougher and noisier as well?

Here are the measurements:
Front Drivers Side: 63cm
Rear Drivers Side: 64cm

Front Passenger Side: 63cm
Rear Passenger Side: 63cm

I can fit 1 finger between the tire and fender on the rear drivers side, but cannot on rear passenger. It's also worth mentioning I purchased these used from someone here on the forum.

Any ideas guys? Thanks!
 
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 11:26 AM
  #2  
3one3's Avatar
3one3
Thread Starter
|
3rd Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Birmingham, MI
The response here has been overwhelming!
 
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 11:29 AM
  #3  
cristo's Avatar
cristo
Alliance Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,101
Likes: 230
From: York, Pennsylvania
What were the measurements with the original springs?
 
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 01:23 PM
  #4  
3one3's Avatar
3one3
Thread Starter
|
3rd Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Birmingham, MI
Originally Posted by cristo
What were the measurements with the original springs?
Unfortunately I didn't measure pre-install, but never noticed anything like this.

I am just curious to know if there is anything in particular that could have gone wrong during the install resulting in this.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
igzekyativ
MINIs & Minis for Sale
34
Jul 16, 2020 12:54 PM
boostedhaze
Interior/Exterior
7
Jan 2, 2018 07:26 PM
FLYM1N1
MINI Parts for Sale
0
Aug 15, 2015 11:20 AM
messyjesse96
MINI Parts for Sale
3
Aug 12, 2015 05:51 AM
Cal45fan
MINI Parts for Sale
0
Aug 11, 2015 03:50 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:47 PM.