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 anyone have Minimania springs on their cooper?

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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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anyone have Minimania springs on their cooper?

looking to see the drop that they provide to the car. Any comments or pics are appreciated!

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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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My understanding is that they are not very good. Get H-sport. You will be happy
 
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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really? Is that just because people don't care for the company or are the springs garbage?


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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 06:46 AM
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I ran them for about 3 months, then removed them. I was pleased with the control that they give, but they were too low for me. With the stock run-flats, they were too stiff for everyday driving, but wonderful on the track.

If you are interested, the set is for sale, $100 plus shipping.

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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 10:46 AM
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ok...so they were bouncy or super stiff where you feel every bump hardcore? I dont my car to sound like its falling apart with every bump you hit and cause hardcore squeeks and rattles..

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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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I think the reason I did not like the springs was because of the run-flat tires. They make the ride horrendous anyway. I ran them at the track with r-compound tires and they were great! But I put the r-fs on after the event and did not like the way they rode. I still have not replaced the r-fs, but that will come soon as they are almost worn out. The stock sport springs ride better, IMHO. I ran the stock springs at another DE with the r-fs and it felt like I did not have near the control as with the MM springs.

They were only on the car for about 3500 miles. You just notice the bumps in the road a lot more with them and r-fs. I guess there is compromise in every choice made with suspension components.

Let me know,
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