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Suspension Stanced Mini Cooper 2012

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Old 10-05-2017, 03:24 PM
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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
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another stanceworks side view
What is the rim offset, ride height, and alignment numbers?
 
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17x9.. 255s.. I'm wet
 
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Old 10-07-2017, 08:56 AM
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What is the rim offset, ride height, and alignment numbers?
Its not his car so I guess he doesn’t know.
 
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Old 10-10-2017, 06:28 AM
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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
 

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Old 10-19-2017, 03:55 PM
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[QUOTE=MiniCooper_S;4335134]
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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.
 
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Old 11-21-2017, 09:20 AM
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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!
 
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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?
 
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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.

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Pretty much exactly like this pic: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-995319163.jpg

or like this. But more the above pic than this one:
http://www.sport-wheels.de/bilder/20...1371556359.jpg
 

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Old 11-21-2017, 01:00 PM
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[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![/QUOTE

The bc racing BR series are decent adjustable coilovers with camber plates for your price range but they’re really stiff. If you want a smoother ride go with koni yellows and some hr springs.

You’ll have have a tough time stuffing 18s under there depending on your back spacing and if you decide to lower it at all.
 




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