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Suspension Bavarian Autosport springs vs MINI Madness Lowering Springs

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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 05:09 AM
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Bavarian Autosport springs vs MINI Madness Lowering Springs

Pros and cons for both?

any and all information would be great!!!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 05:16 AM
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ive heard madness being junky, bavauto right right near me, super helpful folks, about the actual products i have no idea
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 05:37 AM
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If daily drive lowering springs are what you're looking for, Vogtland (who makes for Koni) or H&R should be considered. A good set of coilovers would be the wiser choice though.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 06:05 AM
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thanks guys... but if you had to pick between those 2 springs only which would you pick?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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Can't comment on those I've never tried. Sorry.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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I have the H&R sports I really like them. Nice drop without slamming it. If you intend on keeping the stock struts I would recommend getting as little of a drop as possible. After only 1k with the H&Rs (which are pretty mild as far as springs go) my front drivers side strut started leaking oil. My car only had 55k on it at the time. I realize this might not be the case for everyone but that was my experience with lowering springs.

Anyways, instead of just replacing that single strut I decided to go with Koni Yellows all around and couldn't be happier. Its a great combo.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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I wouldn't buy anything from Madness. They sold me exhaust that wasn't what their website claimed. Dishonest vendor.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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TMW springs for short drop, good springs
 
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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I've had no problems with anything I've bought from Madness. George has been one of the more helpful people I've spoken too.
 
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