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 ohlin now makes coilovers for the mini

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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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ohlin now makes coilovers for the mini

thats right
they are pricey though, coming in at $2799 for a set.
i know them for being some of the best money can buy on motorcycles, and now they are expanding more into the road and track market,
http://www.roadandtrackbyohlins.com/en/product-range/

http://www.roadandtrackbyohlins.com/...ni_BMSMI10.pdf
In General:
-dual flow valve
-rebuildable
-revalveable
-corosion salt spray tested
-2 year warranty

Up Front: (McPherson Strut)
single bleed adjuster
-single preoad adjuster
-coil spring
-top mount adjustable aluminum ball bearing

Rear (conventional shock)
Single Bleed adjuster
-Spring preload adjuster

little odd to me that from the way they are described that they would cost that much.. but maybe they are some different kind of awesome....
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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Ohlins really are some different kind of awesome.

Really advanced valving technology and great curves. There's more to a coilover than the number of clicks and dual height adjustability....these things are definitely a level above a lot of other stuff out there.

- drew
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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This is old news. I actually saw the prototype set about 2 yrs ago. They are super nice, but pricey. I think that is what has held them out of the market, espcially when I could get them, but had another product that included camber plates for less. They are super nice though.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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Looks like they are re-using the stock top hat in the rear according to the diagram. I'd love to hear feedback from someone who has actually used them.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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i wasnt sure when they came out as they re still adding to their line, and I had never heard of anyone running them on their mini. Most top end minis just have PSS9's or cross's (from what ive seen, or KWv3)
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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There are a lot

that aren't discussed here on NAM. Moton anyone? $2.8k isn't that expensive compared to what you can spend.

Matt
 
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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The new thing here is that these new R&T are a newly updated version. The previous version were made in Japan with components from Sweden. These new ones are fully made in Sweden and a lot better (and the last ones were already very good).

Having been on the last 3 versions of Ohlins for EVO, these latest fully Swedish models (mmmm swedish models) are really a nice step up.

I think someone on MA posted a review for the previous version. I could care less about camber plates being included if the damping sucks!

- andrew
 
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