Suspension Springs, struts, coilovers, sway-bars, camber plates, and all other modifications to suspension components for Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S (R56), and Cabrio (R57) MINIs.

Suspension Koni FSD installed

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 6, 2022 | 06:45 PM
  #26  
gknorr's Avatar
gknorr
6th Gear
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (6)
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,306
Likes: 76
From: Maryland
Originally Posted by Dr_Strange
I am looking to replace my shocks all the way around and I'm curious whether I should go with a coilover setup (Bilstein B14) or the red KONI FSD with my stock springs. For context it is a 2013 MCS JCW and I live in Miami (Coral Gables). It's important to me that the ride be as comfortable as possible while maintaining handling characteristics. Appreciate the input.
At least for the first gens, most will say the Koni FSDs will give the best balance of performance and comfort. My experience with them confirms that sentiment. I imagine that'd be true for your 2013 too.
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2022 | 04:27 AM
  #27  
veggivet's Avatar
veggivet
6th Gear
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (8)
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,920
Likes: 190
From: Northeast
Another vote for the FSDs, (at least on my R53) which handle the occasional track day superbly while being super comfortable on the road.
 
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2022 | 06:08 PM
  #28  
Mac Law's Avatar
Mac Law
1st Gear
5 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 45
Likes: 4
From: SF Bay Area
R56 front brake upgrade
Drilled/slotted discs
Ebc redstuff pads
SS lines
Bleed and refill
Megan Racing Coilovers (not liking them so far, may go back to my koni fsd’s)
Rear Sway Bar




 
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2022 | 07:27 PM
  #29  
veggivet's Avatar
veggivet
6th Gear
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (8)
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,920
Likes: 190
From: Northeast
From one sandal loving guy to another, my favorite picture is the third one down. TEVAs? I also love my FSDs. Would never replace them with anything else!
 
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2022 | 07:37 PM
  #30  
jcolletteiii's Avatar
jcolletteiii
6th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,352
Likes: 486
From: ND, USA
Hey, I think I put my FSD's in while wearing flip flops - we need to start a flip flop wrenching club!
 
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2022 | 07:45 PM
  #31  
veggivet's Avatar
veggivet
6th Gear
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (8)
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,920
Likes: 190
From: Northeast
I'd like to request membership immediately!😁
 
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2022 | 09:11 PM
  #32  
Mac Law's Avatar
Mac Law
1st Gear
5 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 45
Likes: 4
From: SF Bay Area
haha i see i caught my feet in there. yeah, i started wearing them maybe a year ago, and im now fully committed. i need some new colorways. someone should definitely make some membership cards 😂
btw i loved the fsd’s but i want to sit a bit lower, may try koni yellows and eibach springs
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2023 | 11:08 PM
  #33  
Pasta's Avatar
Pasta
Neutral
Joined: Aug 2023
Posts: 4
Likes: 2
From: Vancouver, Canada
Put in some JCW fuel injectors into my R53.

 
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2025 | 11:51 AM
  #34  
cakJCW's Avatar
cakJCW
1st Gear
Liked
Joined: Oct 2024
Posts: 11
Likes: 8
From: Sun Coast
deleted . . .
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
vicj
Suspension
7
Dec 13, 2014 10:42 AM
Hujan
Suspension
38
Aug 28, 2012 02:53 PM
sLy201
Suspension
2
Apr 6, 2012 11:24 AM
KevinC
Suspension
12
Nov 2, 2011 06:33 AM
Dwight Walhood
Suspension
24
Jun 17, 2011 12:50 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:32 AM.