Stumbled accross a thread that I can't find now where folks have discussed the negative impact of lowering on CV joints. Maybe those were isolated incidents, maybe not.

Looking for feedback from folks that have had their MINI lowered for some time now...any indication of problems?

 

I haven't had any problems and Im slammed on PSS9's. I only show slight tire wear and Ive been going strong 20K miles on the coilovers.

 

Everything is good since lowered with Altas. At the begining I noticed a slight humming under heavy acceleration while turning = CV jts; but it went away after I'd say a couple of hundred miles. No rubbing, great stance, little neg. camber on the rear which is good, very docile and responsive. I definitely recommend it! DIY in 4 - 5 hrs.

 

Went to the dragon this past weekend and what a ball. Awesome!!!!!!!!
With the Altas lower springs, new 22mm rear sway bar and the 225x45x17 it stock like glue, no rubbing and just orgasmic :-)

 

Thanks for that image!

 

I lowered my Mini last friday with 35mm H&R "red" springs, now I got some serious vibrations when accelerating!!
But the problem will be solved soon!!

 

I am also pondering the world of suspension.I'm leaning towards just going all out and getting the Dinan Stage3 Suspension or pulling back a bit and do springs and rear sway.There is a ton of conflicting info.
There is a great (and timely) article in current issue of MC2 on suspension.
( you are Blaine,right ?)I was on the Oatman SCMC ride,BRG/W(Kevin)

 

You can have a hell of a time with a larger rear bar and a set of front camber plates. If you are a good driver, you'll likely get way more from the car with these two mods...and save enough money for a lot of track time. You can add some track dedicated pads and rotors for each event - easy to change for a day at the track. Unless you are flying around Watkins Glen around 2:20 sec, you'll have all the brakes you really need. And, track dedicated rubber is essential if track dedicated brakes are to work properly...skip the brake mods. Camber plates and a rear bar!

 

I would add to MEB's comments to lower the car with Alta or H&R springs and to get rid of run-flats.

 

I think different tires were a given, and thus not mentioned.

Springs starts making things very messy. Yes, you can get things right once you start down that path... but it's easy to get things wrong.

Lower the car and you start messing up the alignment. You'll need adjustable control arms for the rear. Then you'll need dampers designed to work with the springs (good luck there).

 

Nope, that would most likley be BlaineLV.

 

I completely agree. i lowered my car with the h-sport springs, and couldnt tell much of a difference. Then i did the mini madness rear sway bar and helix camber plates and thats when the car came to life. but as far as a negative impact from lowering the mini. I have had no problems for the last year or so.

 

Also a light wheels and a set of Falken azenis rt-615 215 wouldnt hurt

 

Guys, it is not a big deal. Lower the car - but NOT more than 1" - and you'll have no problems at all. If the CV joints vibrate some, it'll go away after a while (1K miles or so...). NO PROBLEMS WITH ALIGNMENT EITHER. Some problems arise when you get greedy and lower more than 1".

 

i just think the shaking of the cv joints is kinda annoying, thats pretty much it. or the actual impact of damn big speed bumps. lol

 

Did someone say light wheels?

As of Wednesday,last week.
I'm rollin' on 17" Anthracite SSR CRS's,weighing in at 14lbs. and wrapped with 215/40 Kumho ECSTA PST's-feels so good inside!

NEXT WEEK:
I'm gonna do rear sway -fer sure!
Springs-very tempted!

SOON -REAR SEAT DELETE FROM HELIX-Sheddin' the pounds!

 

Just awesome cars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!