As the title states, wondering what peoples opinions are for the best replacement shocks to pair with JCW springs on a DD. I'd only like opinions from those that have done it, thanks!

 

i liked koni FSD

 

You paired those with JCW? How long did they last as they aren't supposed to be used on dropped springs, even a slight drop like the JCW's. I'm running FSD's now on standard springs.

 

I would go with the Koni Yellows as they are proven and know they still ride pretty well.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/koni-y...rt-shocks.html

If you are on a budget you can do the Koni Orange which is the same as the Koni Yellow but not adjustable. So they are set to what the Yellow would be full soft.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/koni-s...0-r52-r53.html

You can likely resale your FSDs to offset cost too.

 

lasted till I switched to yellow, I still have the fsd set in the garage I ran better bump stops so I do not think they ever bottomed out like lower springs will do

I have a set for sale nobody seems to want them here

 

Bilstien B8s. I have them pair with MINI sports suspension springs and really like them. They absorb that jitteryness that the stock sports shocks could never handle. They should do equally well with the JCW springs and they will accept a lowering spring.

 

From WMW site "These KONI Orange Street shocks can be used with any lowering spring offered for your MINI Cooper. "

QUESTION: Can they be used with stock springs.... and if so, will they give stock ride height? (ie, is the lower perch in the same location in relation to the wheel-hub-center)

If it will be lowered even using stock springs... How by how much?


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Yes of course they can be used with the stock springs. The perches aren't any lower or anything.