i'd like to have my suspension a little stiffer, but, i do not want to lower my Clubman.

is that possible? if so, what is the best set up? Koni and ????

 

How about Bilstein SP shocks and either stock springs or JCW springs (stiffer, minimal drop - and the Bilsteins' gas
charge may recoup a little of the 10 mm drop).

(... that is, if they make jcw springs for the Clubman -I forget if they do)

 

Swift Spec-R springs

 

I was told that Swift does make springs for the Clubman. Also, the JCW springs are supposed to be a little too stiff.

After reading a few posts, it seems that changing my rear sway bar to the sport Hotchkis 25 hollow would help improve the handling of my car without giving up ride comfort.

My clubman is my DD and I just want better control over all/ less body roll.
I like to zip through the streets of Los Angeles on my way home. Weekends, I just driving fast up in the mountains.

 

I read that Swift does not make springs for the Clubman.
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The stock springs are the only springs I know of that don't lower any.
That's why I recommended staying oem for springs along with a stiffer shock
like the Bilstein Sport. Could also use Koni Yellow (Sport) with the stiffness
cranked up most of the way (but not all of the way - not recommended
for longevity reasons).

Might also consider the Bilstein HD shocks. For some models the Sport and HD
have the same valving (i.e. VW) but the Sports have internal dimensions designed for
lower springs, and for some models the Sports are have stiffer valving than the HD
and Sports better for lower springs. Not sure if the MINI applications have
the same or different valving for Sport vs. HD.

The Hotchkis 25 mm hollow rear bar set on the softer setting sounds like a great idea.

 

I don't know if they have them for a Clubman, but the TSW springs that I had on my MCS did not seem to lower my car "that much" from stock ride height. I didn't measure before and after, but the wheelwell gap still looked close to stock. It appears that my current Swift Spec-R springs are a little lower than the TSW springs that were installed.

 

should i install the TSW X-Brace before the Sway bar?

just wondering after reading how the brace improves handling and reduces steer torque.

 

The MINI sports suspension springs are stock height and a bit stiffer than the stock springs. If you don't want to lower the car, that is your best option. As long as you are taking the suspension apart, a set of Bilstein sports is a good suggestion.

IMHO the 2 best MODs to improve the "zip" around town are a set of IE fixed camber plates and a 19mm rear sway bar and leave the springs alone.

The 25 mm RSB is way too much for the street. Search the posts for the people who put in a really big RSB and unfortunately swapped ends on a wet on/off ramp. The 19 mm would be a great improvement and won't get you into trouble.

 

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Ok, I have decided to go with the tsw brace and 19 mm sway bar. It seems like these two add ons will get me what I am looking for.

I will keep you posted once they are installed.

Thank you for all the responses.