Our new R56 S was delivered with the BASE suspension.

I have purchased a set of SPORT shocks/struts from a forum member.

I have no interest in lowering the car. The 1/2" drop from the JCW springs would be fine, but no more.

We have a MINI mega warranty of 7 years/100,000 miles and really like the idea of keeping the car OEM.

I must decide now on what springs to use.

QUESTIONS:
1. Are there different versions of the base and sport springs based upon the weight of your MINI (like with the JCW springs)?

2. Opinion on using the base suspension SPRING with the sport suspension SHOCK? The shocks would be valved stiffer than the spring.

3. Opinion on using the correct JCW SPRING for my car (sunroof and automatic) with the SPORT suspension shocks? The shock would be valved softer than the spring.

THOUGHT:
There are 4 different versions of the JCW spring, based upon the weight of your MINI. Does that mean that they are softer spring rates the lighter the car? SO.....I wonder what would happen if you paired the SOFTEST JCW spring with the SPORT shocks? I have the heaviest MINI (Sunroof AND Automatic), so it would ride lower than it is supposed to, and likely be too heavy for the springs to work as designed, but it was an interesting thought.



Thanks guys.