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SuspensionSprings, 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.
that pic TVPS posted with the "purposely" bent cambered wheel setup is all for show and def not for handling. I just think MC cars main factor is handling so I like track stanced cars. This set up will out handle an improperly cambered car any day! 17x9's 255 tires
Originally Posted by KCLARK
another stanceworks side view
What is the rim offset, ride height, and alignment numbers?
sorry about not getting back but njaremka no it is NOT my car, its a guy name Duck who owns it and he's on a different forum. I wasn't sure if we're allowed to post links to ANOTHER forum so I didn't. He has a build thread for his car and tells all about his car. He is proof that you can do a wide wheeled handling monster that's properly stanced, but theres plenty others out there tracking their cars with 17x9's on all 4 corners. I like the look but personally think going past 8.5" width is overkill but see others on this forum have been discussing his wheel set up on NAM too. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4015359
Aint no way you got a 275 width tire on your car, that has to be a typo and you meant 215 maybe from how skinny your back tire looks in the first pic?[/QUOTE
You’re right! Thanks for catching that they're 225/45/17, 275s would be sticking out of the wheel well and rubbing on the coilovers lol.
Theres a better shot for ya! I brought the back up a bit and waiting on rear control arms bring camber back down to -2.
Hey guys, I am new to MINI. I just bought mine (an '07 Cooper S (R56)) two days ago and have been a giant sponge over the last two days. I see A LOT of interesting pics across the web. I am not new to the mod game (have a 93.5 Supra MKIV turbo 6 speed single turbo'd and a 2000 SC300 swapped w/ a 2J 6 speed as well). I want to get this Mini sorted quick (suspension and wheels first) and wondered if you guys had any suggestions on coilovers ($800-1100 range) and wheel specs. I'm looking to run 18's. Thx!
Whats your overall intentions with the car? Corner-carving/Auto-X/Track ....Or are you looking to just slam it and stance the crap out of it and cruise, or a mix of the 2?
just a nice stance with a slightly aggressive wheel option. My daily commute is about 64 miles and has some areas of traffic that the Cooper slices nicely through, but, could be a bit stiffer IMO.
[QUOTE=Mr. Klean;4346548]Hey guys, I am new to MINI. I just bought mine (an '07 Cooper S (R56)) two days ago and have been a giant sponge over the last two days. I see A LOT of interesting pics across the web. I am not new to the mod game (have a 93.5 Supra MKIV turbo 6 speed single turbo'd and a 2000 SC300 swapped w/ a 2J 6 speed as well). I want to get this Mini sorted quick (suspension and wheels first) and wondered if you guys had any suggestions on coilovers ($800-1100 range) and wheel specs. I'm looking to run 18's. Thx
