Hello all!

Can an R53 suspension be setup in an anti squat style? Such as the rear higher than the front. Sometimes understood as rake. I'm thinking pre 2022 F1 cars. So that during acceleration, the front doesn't lose grip when the weight shifts rearward. Should I even be concerned about that? The acceleration is still decent for what it is. I know braking would probably be negatively affected. I understand the R53 weight distribution is something like 62, 38 front and rear. I also understand that the rear actually tends to sit lower than the front. Is there something else I need to know?

I have a 2004 R53 with Solo Werks coilovers. I do have them on the highest setting (I believe). It's been about two years with them on. The suspension is great. It is still lower than stock and corners well but there is still body roll through corners. I believe this is because I don't have it lower. NYC roads are terrible. That being said, I think I should go lower.

 

It's your coilover adjustments. From the factory, a stock MINI is already higher in the back than the front. The body roll problem can be solved with a larger rear anti-sway bar.