hello fellow MINI owners!
Wanted to pick brains for opinions...here's what I'm looking for and situation:
Daily driver, currently has 116k, and by the looks of it, suspension components are original, 05. recently installed a DDM Works intake and Milltek cat-back.
I like the spirited driving, and have never taken to track, and probably don't plan on it. I don't mind the current ride, although I would like something a bit softer but when turning would feel firm and not "dip"...although I do like the lowered look, I prefer the stock (isn) appearance, (basically lowered VERY minimally). I also have an M7 under body strut system and Dinan strut bar waiting for install.
In initial looking phase, and the H&R Sport Spring Set as well as the Koni Sport struts as choices.
Thought? Other recommendations?
Thanks all in advance!!

 

You may want to look at the Megan coilovers as a cost effective option, plus they have camber plates included.

 

bilstein sports or bilstein hd's will provide a little decent ride for the car while still being sporty. idk if i'd go coilovers for a daily driver

 

Go the Koni/H&R springs route. For everyday usage and occasional autocross you'll be fine. But if softer is what you want go with Bilsteins with OEM springs.

 

I'm partial to Koni/Swift!!

 

was never a koni fan tbh.. bilstein/swift would also be a very good combo, very popular in the evo world

 

Thank you all for the replies!
Aside from struts/spring...what else would I need to make this or whoever install easy/success install?

 

If you are looking for top mounts to accommodate your new suspension, you can look into ST Suspensions new coilover called the XTA. http://www.thesuspensionsource.com/0...-w-top-mounts/

 

came across these:
Tein DSG74-KUSS2 Super Street Coilovers
for sub 1200, can these fit the bill?

 

I am showing that part number being discontinued. Something worth mentioning, Tein coilovers only carry a 1 year warranty.