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 Looking for new coilovers

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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Looking for new coilovers

I have an 03 MCS with the stock suspension. At first I was just looking at springs, but I want the ability to adjust. So far, I've narrowed it down to the VMaxx kit or the H&R coilovers. Can anyone tell me what kind of other parts (end links, control arms, spacers, etc)? My biggest concern is having massive negative camber or issues with rubbing. My wheels are 17x7.5 et45 Rota Rb's. Any advice is greatly appreciated
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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Do you auto-x or track your car? Are you looking primarily for a handling improvement or a looks improvement?

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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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You'll need a set of rear camber links if you lower it, that way you'll be able to get the rear camber and toe correct.

We've sold more Vmaxx than the H&R's, and had many happy customers.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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I don't track the car, but I am a 'spirited' driver :D
It's pretty much to get rid of the 4x4 look. I have no intention on slamming them all the way, but i really want the ability to adjust. Plus, with 90k on the stock struts, by the time I replace springs and struts, I might as well have gotten coilovers.

Way, I've read in a couple different places that with the Vmaxx's there is a good chance I will need spacers too. My wheels have an offset of 45, do you think I'd be ok?
 
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