Stepping late into the fray...

I have a '10 MCSa, with Sport Package. Before I ordered, I had a chance to drive a '10 MCS w/ sport suspension, but w/out the sport package; 16" wheels. The ride, over LA's "great" streets was less than satisfactory for these old bones. To me, less than optimal trade off; a stiffer ride and $500 more.

My car, w/out the sport susp, but w/ 17 run-flats, is firm, but acceptable.

fwiw, Mini (BMW) probably wanted more money from the sales of the cars, so de-contented what most people order (sport package), without lowering the price. Then charge an additional fee for the higher performance suspension parts.

 

I went with the Touring setup. I can't imagine the Sport setup - gotta be brutal. The Touring stance is nice, though a bit high in the ***-end, and/or a bit low in the front end. But 1000% better-looking than stock, that's for sure...

"Before" shots on stock suspension:







And "after" .... massive improvement.

 

opinions on switching to a jcw rear sway bar on my stock mcs suspension... found one for real cheap? or should i hold out for the 19mm

 

Thanks everyone for the input, I've decided to NOT get the "sport suspension" option on my order as it seems far better to go with NM RSa aftermarket for half the price and better results.

 

Wow, KevinC, your Mini is amazing!

That makes me smile. It's graceful, simple, and extraordinary!
Kent

 

Don't they have an option for "sport package", that is what I have (07 Justa).
I bought off the lot though with the one they had. You get better seats.
At least back then.

If I were ordering a new one I would get the sport package again.

 

The sport package doesn't touch the suspension. IIRC, it's the sport seats, fog lights, stripes, and a roof spoiler. There may be a few other things as well, but nothing in the suspension.

At least, that's for 2011 and 2012 cars. Not sure what the 07 package included.

 

Why, thank you kindly! It's mostly stock, except for the H&R cup kit suspension upgrade, and BBS LM's w/Michelin PE2's. Here's the complete build...

Vehicle information

VIN long WMWMF7C59ATX42409

Type code MF7C

Type COOPER S (USA)

Dev. series R56 ()

Line M

Body type COUPE

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine N14

Cubical capacity 1.60

Power 128

Transmision FRONT

Gearbox MECH

Colour PEPPER WHITE (850)

Upholstery LEDER LOUNGE/E1 CARBON BLACK (T9E1)

Prod. date 2009-11-03


Order options
No. Description
1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES

2VB TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR

226 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS

249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL

313 EXTERIOR MIRROR PACKAGE

314 HEATED WINDSCREEN WASHER NOZZLES

319 INTEGRATED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

322 COMFORT ACCESS SYSTEM

345 CHROME LINE INTERIOR

381 ROOF IN BODY COLOUR

4AA ROOF LINING ANTHRACITE

4A8 COLOUR LINE WHITE

4BD INTERIOR SURFACES PIANO BLACK

4UF SPORT BUTTON

431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

5AA REAR FOG LAMP

5DD CAR JACK

5DT DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL

520 FOGLIGHTS

521 RAIN SENSOR

522 XENON LIGHT

534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

6ND BLUET.HANDS FREE KIT W.USB/AUD.INTER

6UH TRAFFIC INFORMATION

609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL

620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM

674 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM HARMAN KARDON

7AR AERODYNAMIC PACKAGE

785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS

8SP COP CONTROL

842 COLD CLIMATE VERSION

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE


Series options
No. Description
210 DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)

255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

258 RUNFLAT TYRES

3AB BODY COLOURED MIRROR CAPS

4AU ADDITIONAL DECOR RINGS

450 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT F FRONT PASSENGER SEAT

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

493 STORAGE COMPARTMENT PACKAGE

563 LIGHTS PACKAGE

645 RADIO CONTROL US

693 SATELLITE TUNER PREPARATION

8SM VIN, VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE

845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING

853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

876 RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ

 

You're right. Tristan's an 07 and has the sports package and the sport suspension, they were separate option. The sport package included 16" wheels, sport seats, front fogs, spoiler, optional stripes, possibly DSC.