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.

Suspension time for a more aggressive set up

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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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time for a more aggressive set up

i need your opinions, suggestions and expertise on my next susp set-up

the car will see occasional canyon, auto-x and track days

i recently purchased a set of H&R sport springs for my car before doing any research, and i really didnt like it so im here now to see what you guys/gals to help me with my decision

coilovers - will let me fine tune exactly how low my car will go, and it will give me the option of corner balancing, just cant decide which set-up i want to go with: megan or vmaxx or tein basics???

front camber plates - well i know these will help give more adjustability with the front camber of the car, but i also learned that some of them actually make the car "higher" and i personally dont want that, any suggestions on which brand to go with?

sway bars - i read some people only put the rears, any reason why the front sway bars dont need to be changed? or should i just do front AND rear??? which brand???

wheels & tires - currently i have 16" 5zigen pro-racers, and falken fk415 tires, can you suggest how aggressive i can go size wise on a 16" wheel tire set-up, i dont want to go 17" or bigger...and what the stickiest all season tires you can suggest???

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alignment set-up - just a quick general info on how to set the alignment camber toe etc. on the car so when i get all these items i can have my guy make sure the car is tracking true and straight

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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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if you plan on doing autocross, first find out which class you want to run in and set up your car according to the rules.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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you forgot control arms! very important if you want to build up your suspension!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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Most performance alignment setups dial in negative camber, anywhere between -1 and -3, depending on how aggressive you want to be on the twisties. Most of us trackheads run with the rear sway bar. If you decide to add rear control arms, check the reviews on this site, and beware of ALTA's reputation for clunking.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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thanx for the 411 so far everyone!

Originally Posted by 483FITTER
if you plan on doing autocross, first find out which class you want to run in and set up your car according to the rules.
i do it for fun, im not going to compete, but i want the car to be more capable than stock

i will also look into rear control arms...thank you!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by KandyRedCoi
thanx for the 411 so far everyone!



i do it for fun, im not going to compete, but i want the car to be more capable than stock

i will also look into rear control arms...thank you!
give tsw a call, they can set you up then
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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^got a link?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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There are so many options. You def should get a rear swaybar. Feel free to give us a call and I'll set you up. We'll give you some options.

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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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^gonna ck out your site now

thanx!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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im probably gonna go with v-maxx coilovers

not sure which camber plates, control arms, and rear sway bar to go with

any suggestions?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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I'm under the impression that v-maxx coilovers are more for looks than performance?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by KandyRedCoi
control arms, and rear sway bar to go with

any suggestions?
You can't go wrong with the Hsport control arms, or swaybars They are the BEST available.

As for the others use and application are key.
 
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