Suspension Making the sport suspension softer??
#1
Making the sport suspension softer??
Hey Guys
So I've had my F56 with the sport suspension for a few years now, and I decided that it's time to do something to make my suspension softer. I replace the tires to non-runflat tire a while ago and it still feels really stiff. I don't really do too much hard driving and the roads in my town are not in the greatest shape, so driving in my car is painful to say the least, since the suspension is really stiff. I've considered a few options at this time. Koni FSD's sound like a really good idea and my first option, although I've read several threads about them leaking, so I would appreciate any feedback from people that has used them and the Bilstein B4 for the standard suspension also sound like a good idea. The regular suspension shocks are an option, although a really pricey one. Any recommendations?
So I've had my F56 with the sport suspension for a few years now, and I decided that it's time to do something to make my suspension softer. I replace the tires to non-runflat tire a while ago and it still feels really stiff. I don't really do too much hard driving and the roads in my town are not in the greatest shape, so driving in my car is painful to say the least, since the suspension is really stiff. I've considered a few options at this time. Koni FSD's sound like a really good idea and my first option, although I've read several threads about them leaking, so I would appreciate any feedback from people that has used them and the Bilstein B4 for the standard suspension also sound like a good idea. The regular suspension shocks are an option, although a really pricey one. Any recommendations?
#3
Hey Guys
So I've had my F56 with the sport suspension for a few years now, and I decided that it's time to do something to make my suspension softer. I replace the tires to non-runflat tire a while ago and it still feels really stiff. I don't really do too much hard driving and the roads in my town are not in the greatest shape, so driving in my car is painful to say the least, since the suspension is really stiff. I've considered a few options at this time. Koni FSD's sound like a really good idea and my first option, although I've read several threads about them leaking, so I would appreciate any feedback from people that has used them and the Bilstein B4 for the standard suspension also sound like a good idea. The regular suspension shocks are an option, although a really pricey one. Any recommendations?
So I've had my F56 with the sport suspension for a few years now, and I decided that it's time to do something to make my suspension softer. I replace the tires to non-runflat tire a while ago and it still feels really stiff. I don't really do too much hard driving and the roads in my town are not in the greatest shape, so driving in my car is painful to say the least, since the suspension is really stiff. I've considered a few options at this time. Koni FSD's sound like a really good idea and my first option, although I've read several threads about them leaking, so I would appreciate any feedback from people that has used them and the Bilstein B4 for the standard suspension also sound like a good idea. The regular suspension shocks are an option, although a really pricey one. Any recommendations?
#4
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Hey Guys
So I've had my F56 with the sport suspension for a few years now, and I decided that it's time to do something to make my suspension softer. I replace the tires to non-runflat tire a while ago and it still feels really stiff. I don't really do too much hard driving and the roads in my town are not in the greatest shape, so driving in my car is painful to say the least, since the suspension is really stiff. I've considered a few options at this time. Koni FSD's sound like a really good idea and my first option, although I've read several threads about them leaking, so I would appreciate any feedback from people that has used them and the Bilstein B4 for the standard suspension also sound like a good idea. The regular suspension shocks are an option, although a really pricey one. Any recommendations?
So I've had my F56 with the sport suspension for a few years now, and I decided that it's time to do something to make my suspension softer. I replace the tires to non-runflat tire a while ago and it still feels really stiff. I don't really do too much hard driving and the roads in my town are not in the greatest shape, so driving in my car is painful to say the least, since the suspension is really stiff. I've considered a few options at this time. Koni FSD's sound like a really good idea and my first option, although I've read several threads about them leaking, so I would appreciate any feedback from people that has used them and the Bilstein B4 for the standard suspension also sound like a good idea. The regular suspension shocks are an option, although a really pricey one. Any recommendations?
Bilstein (B4 or B6) or the FSDs should be a worthwhile replacement. These won’t particularly “soften” the suspension in as much as they will control that really annoying sharp jarring that occurs going over potholes and the like.
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I would use the FSDs as we've been using them for years with great luck and have a lifetime warranty. They always ride better than stock.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/koni-f...s-f55-f56.html
Also great price with the rebate right now.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/koni-f...s-f55-f56.html
Also great price with the rebate right now.
#11
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If you want to go coilovers I would go our KW V2 as they rode well and really brought the performance back to the MINI
The STs are still a progressive spring and not as good ride as just upgrading the shocks.
The STs are still a progressive spring and not as good ride as just upgrading the shocks.
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