R56 Best shocks for H&R springs??

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Mar 8, 2016 | 02:03 PM

Bob White

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Best shocks for H&R springs??

I lowered my MINI using H&R's. The car handles great and the ride is fine. However, I know the stock shocks are going to be trash soon. I'm looking at options now and I believe the consensus is the Koni's are the best. I have had great results from Bilsteins on my jeep and I'm curious how they'd be on a lowered MINI. Is anyone running Bilsteins with the H&R springs? If so, how do you like them. Should I just pony up and buy the Koni's?

Mar 8, 2016 | 07:47 PM

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I personally would go with KONI yellows

Mar 8, 2016 | 08:23 PM

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I personally would go with KONI yellows

Ditto

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Mar 9, 2016 | 06:52 AM

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+1 koni sport series ( yellow ), and they are one sale. Up to 44% off.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2007-Cooper-R56-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_N14B16A/Suspension/Shocks/

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Mar 9, 2016 | 07:30 AM

Bob White

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+1 koni sport series ( yellow ), and they are one sale. Up to 44% off.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2007-Cooper-R56-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_N14B16A/Suspension/Shocks/

ECS, are these the correct part numbers for a 09 MCS? (Front only)

2533283
2533284

Mar 9, 2016 | 07:48 AM

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ECS, are these the correct part numbers for a 09 MCS? (Front only)

2533283
2533284

Those are for Gen 1 MINIs.

You need the same thing linked above: 2007+ R56 MCS

Fronts : es2533304, es2533305

Rears : es2533127, es2533128

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Mar 15, 2017 | 01:14 PM

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Just and update. KONI is having their big Rebate sale this year along with a lower price.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ut-rebate.html

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Mar 15, 2017 | 02:12 PM

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I've used and installed both the Bilsteins and Konis. If you did go with the Bilsteins you will want to go with the sports as they have more shock travel. But after using both and can say the Konis were a better option and rode better so I would recommend them.
We have the Konis in stock and also have the rebate available.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/koni-y...5-r56-r57.html

We also have the Bilsteins
https://www.waymotorworks.com/bilste...6-r55-r57.html

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