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

R50/53 ebay coils (solo-werks, godspeed, speedingrods, fapo)

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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 06:31 PM
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ebay coils (solo-werks, godspeed, speedingrods, fapo)

I've got shot strut mounts and was going to go the OEM SACHS or Bilstein route but some of these very entry level coils are in the same ball park. I'm partial to the solo-werks because the electroplating reminds me of ohlins. Problem is, it looks like I'd need to buy strut mounts unlike the other kits that got top plates.

Experiences and preference?

I read the Bilstein are sub-par to the Sachs, should I stay away? Which top mount brands? Looks like both KYB and lemforder have hit or miss reviews.

edit: there's also some BFO

What's the OEM spring rates for an r53 (pre-facelift)?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 07:40 PM
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Lemforder is OEM.
 
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