Any news on these R56 Springs? ETA, status of testing? How much lower, spring rates, etc?

 

bump on that

 

Has there been any sort of finalized release date or specs (spring rate, height)?

 

 

BTW...I spoke to TSW a few days ago. They are still about 1-2 months before they release their product. One of the biggest holdbacks is getting a test mule R56 locally. He says there aren't a lot around...yet.

He wouldn't have that problem around the NorCal area as R56's are being sold like hotcakes.

 

Yeah pretty soon you'll find them at the bottom of every box of cereal.

 

So true...

 

Does anyone know the stock vs. sport suspension spring rates? Are the stock springs and sport suspension springs linear or progressive? I'm going to the dealer tomorrow to place my order, trying to decide on stock vs. sport pkg. Thanks.

 

use the "search" button dammit!!!.... or better yet, ask the dealer!!!!!!!

 

rude.. and not helpful..

 

Sorry Dad! Ask the dealership, wrong. I'm making the transition from VW to Mini, I just ordered a '08 MCS and VW enthusiasts are definitely more knowledgeable. Mini owners are more into the cute stuff like naming their car. I'm more into PERFORMANCE. Thanks anyway for no help.

 

Stock springs, both sport and non-sport, are progressive.

If you are looking for performance, you'd probably be better off getting the stock suspension, saving the 500 bones for sport suspension, and putting that money towards aftermarket spring/shocks or coilovers.

 

I'll second that. I wish I hadn't gotten the sport suspension as it's getting ready to be replaced.

 

Thanks, I ordered my MCS yesterday without the sport suspension.

 

Wow seems like your going to be a great addition to Nam!! Four posts in and you have all ready not done a search, and insulted Mini owners. Apparently they don't have a search button on the Beetle boards!!

 

I'm sorry, I hope you take no offense to my comments. It's quite true, I've done plenty of searching and really not found the answer. Please enlighten me with your search knowledge...

 

http://motoringunderground.com

 

 

ok, getting this thread back to topic!

Are there any updates on these new R56 Springs? Delivery schedule, technical specifications? Pricing?

I will go check the TSW website, but it appears some some items are not making it to the website in an obvious manner.

TSIA.

Don

 

Spoke to TSW, should be available in about a month.

 

This is encouraging. But I'm concerned, and have been, that we haven't heard anything directly in this thread from the folks at TSW since 4-03-08 -- in spite of much early "conversation" and questions subsequently from many people obviously eager to buy the product.

 

Let's keep our fingers crossed, I hope to have them before my new Mini arrives next month. Just like the R53 springs, the R56 will be linear too. They are cold windings, no sagging; a more expensive manufacturing process. The drop in the front and rear will be 1" and 3/4" respectively. Spring rates will be slightly higher than stock, #121 vs. #150 for the fronts and #225 vs. #250 in the rear. Based on TSW's recommendations, I'll be getting Koni yellows and a 19mm sway bar to complete the setup.

 

Any idea of a ball park price on your springs and konis? Send a PM if you like.

Who are you talking with at TSW for the springs? I may have to break down and give them a ring to get on the call me list when these are ready.

I was hoping for a 3/4 and 1/2 inch drop but 1 and 3/4 is pretty close to what I may be able to handle with the right shocks.

Don

 

I do have my fingers crossed, but with increased trepidation, since the drop you indicate is the opposite of what TSW was talking about 3 months ago -- see posts of 3-19- and 3-20-08. At that time TSW seemed to want to decrease the rake, at least slightly, by offering a greater drop in back. I liked their reasoning. The drop indicated here would seem to have the opposite effect. Has testing made that much difference in the fundamental concept? Please understand, I'm not questioning your information. To the contrary, I'm grateful for it, since it's the only specific info we've gotten in a long while, and we're not hearing from TSW directly. I like the amount, or degree, of the drop; I'm just increasingly curious as to how it got to be what it is (apparently).

 

No info on the Koni prices, the springs I was told should be close to the $199 price they have now. That's about it, let's sit back and wait... Not sure who I spoke with, I was too busy taking notes...