I had the Mach V springs put on yesterday at West End Alignment in Gardena (CA). It is a one man shop (Darrin, owner operator). He has worked on my Porsches and Audis in the past. For the install and alignment it was $350.

As listed, the springs lowered the Mini 1 1/4 inches. It is a much better look. As the Mini only had 100 miles on it when they were installed I can't tell you how it effected the ride.

The first photos are the ones before the tint and lowering and the second are with them;

 

That looks great! I have JCW springs and am considering switching them out. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

Looks great!

 

looks very nice!!

 

Nice color combo. Looks really clean with the lower stance and slight tint.

Good choice, mate...

 

Awesome, just the way the factory should have made the S.
Great looking mini.
chuck

 

I lowered my MINI this week too only with H&R springs and put an Alta 22mm sway bar on 215/35/18's. There is a huge difference in handling, my only complaint is with the numerous speed bumps around here! Other than that, WOW! Double WOW!!!!!

 

just curious, is that the hood/fender gap people have been complaining about, or is your bonnet unlatched ?
btw, great comparison shots, it looks perfect w/ the drop.

 

The hood is closed. That must be what they are complaining about. Never really noticed it.

 

Nice... can't wait to lower mine.

 

Did you mention if you are running the stock or sports suspension? thanks.

 

It has the OEM optional sports suspension.

 

Looks great and thank you for posting the pictures. I had mine put on yesterday. Immediately after installation the ride height looked like picture #3. Now after a day of driving around it looks more like #4. It DEFINITELY settled a little. The ride quality and handling is amazing though!

 

I was wondering if the rear control arms are still visible from the back? and is it worth it in the end? I really want to get some springs, maybe a full suspension but i live around ALOT of speed bumps and the drive to work is sort of bumpy to begin with. Would you suggest your application to a guy with an aggressive asphalt to deal with?

thanks

 

It is hard to say. For me, yes. Fou you, maybe. I can put up with a stiff ride. My Porsche 911 is very tight. You can always put them on and if it doesn't sork out go back to OEM.

An other option is to find someone in your area with the lowered suspencion and see if it suits you. Good luck.

 

The JCW springs lowered the car about 1/2 inch and improved handling dramatically. The Mach V lowered the car another inch and did the same - somewhat softer ride but steady in the corners and tracks better. You wouldn't think an inch is much, but it feels completely different to sit in the car. I recommend it strongly for looks and performance. Here are 3 photos sport, jcw then Mach V.

 

Here are s springs, jcw then mach V from the front

 

at the risk of boring you....

from the back, jcw then Mach V