R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 Must have mods???

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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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+1 on Bigshot's suggestion on camber plates instead of re-enforcement plates. Camber plates also replace the top rubber strut bearing (that will rip/tear over time) with a steel bearing. If you go with camber plates make sure to verify that they do not increase the ride height. The Hotchkis (H-Sport) camber plates do not increase ride height.

My first MCS I did the rear sway bar first than adj. camber plates (because towers were mushroomed and to rubber bearing ripped). My second MCS I did adj camber plates first and have not found it necessary to add a larger rear sway bar. I might some day but it is now a low priority.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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cool alright, thanx for clearing that up! i will def consider the camber plates

as far as lowering the car i want to have performance and looks, i am actually looking into the Eibach, Tein or HR coilover set ups

and i will actually use K&N filter just because they last forever
 
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