Suspension Springs, struts, coilovers, sway-bars, camber plates, and all other modifications to suspension components for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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Hands down, the best suspension for the S...

Hey guys/gals,
I have done the archive searches, and have read many mixed pieces of info, and would love some recommendations.

I am looking for the ideal street and occasional autox/track day setup.

Thus far, here is what I have done to the car:
Suspension:
M7 Front Strut Brace

Wheels/tires:
OZ Ultraleggera Wheels bk
215/40 17 Kumho Ecsta MX tires

Engine:
Mini Mania Stage 2 pulley/plugs/software
Mini Madness Exhaust

Brakes:
Ferodo Track Pads

I would love something adjustable, and was going to lean toward the Bilstein PSS9s till I saw they were more expensive than a set for my E46 M3!!!!
That doesn't make sense...

The idea is that the car still needs to be civilized on open roads, but capable of managing track days and autoX events.

Would love your input.

Cheers,

Greg
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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unless you tell me more about your stereo upgrades im not sure wat to
prescribe.


 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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All 4 are adjustable:

Helix camber plates
H-sport 25 mm rear sway
Helix or H-Sport rear control arms
m7 coilovers
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Hi timberwolf....

Feel free to call me and we can help you put together a comprehensive
handling package for you. We are also a master H-Sport dealer with most
parts in stock.

Peter
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562-608-8123
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by M7
Hi timberwolf....

Feel free to call me and we can help you put together a comprehensive
handling package for you. We are also a master H-Sport dealer with most
parts in stock.

Peter
M7 Tuning
562-608-8123
Peter,
I have to say I have been rather impressed with the items I have purchased from you guys.. ie front grills and SB.
I appreciate your response and will be in touch.

Cheers,

G
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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definitely start with adjustable camber plates and an adjustable rear swaybar. That might even be enough, if money is an issue.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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a great bang for the buck are the BC Racing coilovers. they have integrated camber plates up front. i do not have these on my car, but three friends of mine have them and they are all way faster on the track since installing these...
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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Helix or H-sport cambers
H-sport rear lower control arms
H-sport rear anti swaybar or WMS Extreme(includes droplinks)
H&R coilovers
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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I installed the Cross Coilovers, co-pilot (wife) finally went for a ride today and she approves!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Texas Speed Werks knows suspensions. Thay have multiple options. Defenitatly worth a call.
 
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