Suspension Suspension Mods, to adjust for Scrub Radius Changes?
Suspension Mods, to adjust for Scrub Radius Changes?
Re using spacers or wider wheels:
When changing the scrub radius of your Mini a "decent amount," there reaches a point where a simple re-alignment is not really enough. At some point, suspension geometry needs to be compensated, and AFAIK the stock suspension does not have a lot of adjustment potential, especially in the rear.
I'm adding new wheels and spacers next week to my 2024 JCW F57.
I'll be changing the scrub radius 14mm (less negative.)
I have no idea if this needs hardware changes in order to be dialed-in. I've read in a few articles, that you can go about 15mm on a Mini, without major issues, but I also can't be sure that info is correct.
So, I'm very interested in what my options are, for things like extra camber adjustment, and maybe even scrub radius adjustment.
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What ARE the hardware options?
I know that some racing coilover kits will probably help somewhat, but I don't THINK I want coilovers for "just street" use. (Maybe, but from what I've read this isn't necessarily a good idea.) If I did go coilovers, I was looking at the KW Street Comfort set, but that is not very adjustable. The more expensive racing sets have lots of adjustment, but maybe won't get soft enough?
The other option, which might be best, is some kind of replacement parts for the standard suspension. - Adjustable control arms & such. - But my knowledge stops right there.
At this point I know that adding a beefy rear sway bar will help keep understeer to a minimum. Not sure if I need a FRONT bar.
- But I still have no idea if the stock F67 has enough camber adjustment for a 14mm SR change, and that's the first and most important question.
If I do need these parts, it seems that at a minimum I'd need camber plates front & rear, and adjustable control arms. - There are only a few available for the Gen 3 Minis, but they do exist.
So WILL I benefit from this, for just street driving?
Any other parts to consider?
When changing the scrub radius of your Mini a "decent amount," there reaches a point where a simple re-alignment is not really enough. At some point, suspension geometry needs to be compensated, and AFAIK the stock suspension does not have a lot of adjustment potential, especially in the rear.
I'm adding new wheels and spacers next week to my 2024 JCW F57.
I'll be changing the scrub radius 14mm (less negative.)
I have no idea if this needs hardware changes in order to be dialed-in. I've read in a few articles, that you can go about 15mm on a Mini, without major issues, but I also can't be sure that info is correct.
So, I'm very interested in what my options are, for things like extra camber adjustment, and maybe even scrub radius adjustment.
-------------------------------------
What ARE the hardware options?
I know that some racing coilover kits will probably help somewhat, but I don't THINK I want coilovers for "just street" use. (Maybe, but from what I've read this isn't necessarily a good idea.) If I did go coilovers, I was looking at the KW Street Comfort set, but that is not very adjustable. The more expensive racing sets have lots of adjustment, but maybe won't get soft enough?
The other option, which might be best, is some kind of replacement parts for the standard suspension. - Adjustable control arms & such. - But my knowledge stops right there.
At this point I know that adding a beefy rear sway bar will help keep understeer to a minimum. Not sure if I need a FRONT bar.
- But I still have no idea if the stock F67 has enough camber adjustment for a 14mm SR change, and that's the first and most important question.
If I do need these parts, it seems that at a minimum I'd need camber plates front & rear, and adjustable control arms. - There are only a few available for the Gen 3 Minis, but they do exist.
So WILL I benefit from this, for just street driving?
Any other parts to consider?
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