Everything I've read here suggests that lowering the car with H&R or KW springs will cause a slight change in the camber. Has anyone translated this to increased tire wear? I'm toying with the idea of the H&R but if it means the extra negative camber is going to cause a noticable change in tire wear I may think otherwise.

How much have you noticed this extra drop in day to day driving? Scraping curbs etc? The MINI is quote low to begin with, hence my concern. Am I right in assuming that the H&R give the least amount of drop?

How long does it typically take a fully equiped shop to install the springs on the MCS?

Paul

 

Dropped with no camber adjustment (e.g. new rear adjustable control arms) your rear tires will wear on the insides more than the outsides. That's ok, since the fronts will wear on the outsides because the car understeers. The MINI Madness rear sway will help minimize the understeer, but the fronts will wear more on the outsides none the less. Thus, regular tire rotation will even out the wear.

 

I agree with what Dave has said. You do wear the rears on the inside, and the fronts on the outside, so just being more vigilent with the tire rotations keeps the wear pretty even.

The H&Rs are a little better for wear, as they don't lower the car quite as much.

As far as scraping, I can get anywhere I used to be able to, but now it requires an angle entrance in some cases. I've been driving low cars for some time now, so that's the way I drive anyway. You will have to adjust your entrance style though.

Hope that helps!

Randy
randy@mini-motorsport.com

 

>>How long does it typically take a fully equiped shop to install the springs on the MCS?
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>>Paul

Just had this done @ Helix. 2 hours.

 

>>How long does it typically take a fully equiped shop to install the springs on the MCS?

2 hours should be sufficient for a good shop. Or spend a lazy day doing it yourself. I did, and the knowledge I gained was invaluable. These days, with the cost of mechanic's labor, buying the tools yourself is often the same price as the install cost. So you get a 2fer...the tools and the knowledge.

And to get back on track, the wear is minimal. I've noticed no unusual wear and I've got the most aggressive springs, the KW.

R

 

>>>>How long does it typically take a fully equiped shop to install the springs on the MCS?
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>>2 hours should be sufficient for a good shop. Or spend a lazy day doing it yourself. I did, and the knowledge I gained was invaluable. These days, with the cost of mechanic's labor, buying the tools yourself is often the same price as the install cost. So you get a 2fer...the tools and the knowledge. :smile:

Paul

 

Thanks for the order Paul!