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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Lowered Suspension

We are trying to offer the right parts to the Mini community. So we gotta ask...what are you guys doing for lowered suspension?

Coilovers?

Lowering Springs?

What brands do you use?

Are you adding sway bars?

Price over function or Function over price?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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some of us are serious amateur racers....

but that's a minority I reckon...
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Good to know
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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Coilvers that are externally adjustable. Some street use but have to be good on the track. Repacement suspension bushings besides poweflex. R53 model
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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So you want damper adjustable coilovers?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:40 PM
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I want a set of springs that will drop my Clubman so it sits level and not slam it. Seems simple but alas, it's not.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Good quality coilovers.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Sanderskog
I want a set of springs that will drop my Clubman so it sits level and not slam it. Seems simple but alas, it's not.

KW has the V1 coilovers for right about $1400
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Good quality coilovers.

ST and KW are good quality coilovers
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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I believe the rear KW's can't be adjusted from outside the car. I believe they are adjusted from the top which has no access without cutting a hole in the car.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by newbs49
I believe the rear KW's can't be adjusted from outside the car. I believe they are adjusted from the top which has no access without cutting a hole in the car.
On the V2/V3 models cutting a qtr. sized hole for the allen wrench makes it easier to adjust. No required but seems to be what customers do.
 
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