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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Phurbahl
the H&R springs make a huge, huge difference in performance, overall I am completely happy with the changes.
it looks like you have the sport pkg with the run flats. How bad is the ride now with the H&R's? I know it might be kinda hard quantify, but is it a noticeable difference, or hardly at all. I would love to lower the car, but I don't want to ruin the ride and make it to rough. I lowered the suspension on my xb, and its pretty rough, and I dont want it to be like that in the mini. I am not sure I want to drop $1500 for some coilover's though, since that would be the best step to take. I could lower it and still have a decent ride, but that is a lot of money, just to lower the ride a little... Man, decisions decisions...

I keep reading that Eibach has some springs, are they out yet for the clubman. If I remember correctly, they don't lower the car as much, and I am wondering if the ride will be more compliant?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by azminiman
If you want to drive before you buy, come drive mine.
I will take you up on that, but what I did was use the money for an Alta ECU. But I will still want to take a ride in it
 

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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Dead Ringer
I keep reading that Eibach has some springs, are they out yet for the clubman. If I remember correctly, they don't lower the car as much, and I am wondering if the ride will be more compliant?
I have the Eibach springs for the Clubman.

They lower about 35mm, which is the same as the H&Rs
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by William Blake
I have the Eibach springs for the Clubman.

They lower about 35mm, which is the same as the H&Rs
where did you get them from and how much $$ were they? thanks
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Phurbahl
Got it back this afternoon and I really like the change. It went from a sedan feel back to a more gokart like ride. It feels stiffer but not harsh and the body roll that I used to get at speed on our favorite offramp is barely noticable. Looks a whole lot better too without that huge gap in the wheel well. I won't have any pics until Monday as we are out driving the rest of this week. Well worth the money in my opinion.
Phurbahl- where did you purchase your H&Rs and were you happy with the vendor?
 
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