Suspension Wanted: Aftermarket spring info
#51
01-15-2008, 05:13 PM
Is this a good deal??
http://www.advancespeedshop.com/hr-s...2376edcf2f23b2
seems like it might be too good to be true. any website recommendations for the H&R springs?
http://www.advancespeedshop.com/hr-s...2376edcf2f23b2
seems like it might be too good to be true. any website recommendations for the H&R springs?
#52
01-15-2008, 05:17 PM
5th Gear
Looks like a good deal,
If you want the green ones:
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...g_springs.html
If you want the green ones:
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...g_springs.html
#53
04-03-2008, 07:17 AM
I just installed a set of PSS9's in my 05 MCS. I set the ride height in
the middle of the permissible adjustment range, measured for the top
edge of the spring seat down to the center of the bottom mounting screw.
Front permissible adjustment range 210-230mm set at 220mm drop LF 1 3/16" RF 1 1/4"
Rear permissible adjustment range 175-195mm set at 185mm drop LR & RR 1 1/16"
The permissible adjustment front and rear is 20mm so from the middle setting the car
can be raised or lowered 10mm (0.394")
The Drop range is:
Front ~7/8 to 1 5/8"
Rear ~5/8 to 1 1/2"
David K.
the middle of the permissible adjustment range, measured for the top
edge of the spring seat down to the center of the bottom mounting screw.
Front permissible adjustment range 210-230mm set at 220mm drop LF 1 3/16" RF 1 1/4"
Rear permissible adjustment range 175-195mm set at 185mm drop LR & RR 1 1/16"
The permissible adjustment front and rear is 20mm so from the middle setting the car
can be raised or lowered 10mm (0.394")
The Drop range is:
Front ~7/8 to 1 5/8"
Rear ~5/8 to 1 1/2"
David K.
I'm mulling over linear springs for the front but when I went to my toolbox for the install instructions, they were gone. I know the bottom measuring points are different between the front and rear and are illustrated in the instructions. So, does anyone have the instructions that they could scan and email?
I'm also trying to figure out the correct inside diameter (2.25", 60 mm or 2.5") and also the uncompressed length and the length with full car weight on the wheels.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Paul Evans
#54
06-12-2008, 01:19 AM
#55
06-15-2008, 12:25 AM
#56
04-23-2009, 06:21 PM
hey out there...
i have h-sport springs with 90,000+ miles on them on my 03 cooper s. as i consider replacing them can someone please give me an opinion/comparison on h-sport vs tsw springs? i am running koni fsd shocks which i really like. didn't bother with camber plates but probably should have as my tire wear is always a problem. also, i do tire of scaping the ground so often ....
i have h-sport springs with 90,000+ miles on them on my 03 cooper s. as i consider replacing them can someone please give me an opinion/comparison on h-sport vs tsw springs? i am running koni fsd shocks which i really like. didn't bother with camber plates but probably should have as my tire wear is always a problem. also, i do tire of scaping the ground so often ....
#58
01-28-2010, 09:21 AM
hey out there...
i have h-sport springs with 90,000+ miles on them on my 03 cooper s. as i consider replacing them can someone please give me an opinion/comparison on h-sport vs tsw springs? i am running koni fsd shocks which i really like. didn't bother with camber plates but probably should have as my tire wear is always a problem. also, i do tire of scaping the ground so often ....
i have h-sport springs with 90,000+ miles on them on my 03 cooper s. as i consider replacing them can someone please give me an opinion/comparison on h-sport vs tsw springs? i am running koni fsd shocks which i really like. didn't bother with camber plates but probably should have as my tire wear is always a problem. also, i do tire of scaping the ground so often ....
#59
04-20-2010, 07:15 PM
Hey guys I got the mini mania stage 1 suspension kit with the 2mm sway bar and Vogtland lowering springs. I put them on and they were supposed to produce a 1 inch drop as well as provide better handling. The rear is lowered as promised but the front is still at stock height. Is there something that I missed? I made sure everything went back together properly and even got it aligned and Firestone said everything was put back properly but I don’t understand why the front didn’t get lowered. If anyone has any ideas please let me know
#60
04-25-2010, 05:16 AM
#61
04-26-2010, 04:22 AM
#62
07-28-2010, 01:23 AM
Some data on the Apex (Holland) spring rates:
Drop: 30-40mm
Linear rate, like OE, NOT progressive like some others
The fronts are approx. 185 lb/in (I don't know if this accounts for the stopper which adds some to the rate)
The rears are approx. 215 lb/in
http://www.billswebspace.com/mcs.htm...gsHotchkisRCAs
Drop: 30-40mm
Linear rate, like OE, NOT progressive like some others
The fronts are approx. 185 lb/in (I don't know if this accounts for the stopper which adds some to the rate)
The rears are approx. 215 lb/in
http://www.billswebspace.com/mcs.htm...gsHotchkisRCAs
Last edited by wrh3; 09-05-2010 at 02:42 PM.
#63
09-16-2010, 09:16 AM
Hello guys, i have a question...which spring is more CONFORTABLE between H-Sport, TSW and Tein h-tech?
And which spring is better for Handling?
I put the ride on second hand...
I Know that Eibach and H&R are very hard/rigid (which is the appropriate word?) but i know nothing regard the others...
P.S: Now i have Bilstein B8 with stock spring, handling and confort are good but the wheels gap is too much!
Sorry for wrong english
And which spring is better for Handling?
I put the ride on second hand...
I Know that Eibach and H&R are very hard/rigid (which is the appropriate word?) but i know nothing regard the others...
P.S: Now i have Bilstein B8 with stock spring, handling and confort are good but the wheels gap is too much!
Sorry for wrong english
Last edited by MinItaly; 09-20-2010 at 09:28 AM. Reason: wrong word
#64
09-20-2010, 05:01 AM
Hello guys, i have a question...which spring is more CONFORTABLE between H-Sport, TSW and Tein h-tech?
And which spring is better for Handling?
I put the ride on second hand...
I Know that Eibach and H&R are very hard/rigid (which is the appropriate word?) but i know nothing regard the others...
P.S: Now i have Bilstein B8 with stock spring, handling and confort are good but the wheels gap is too much!
Sorry for wrong english
And which spring is better for Handling?
I put the ride on second hand...
I Know that Eibach and H&R are very hard/rigid (which is the appropriate word?) but i know nothing regard the others...
P.S: Now i have Bilstein B8 with stock spring, handling and confort are good but the wheels gap is too much!
Sorry for wrong english
Last edited by MinItaly; 09-20-2010 at 09:29 AM.
#66
04-13-2011, 09:48 AM
Hello guys, i have a question...which spring is more CONFORTABLE between H-Sport, TSW and Tein h-tech?
And which spring is better for Handling?
I put the ride on second hand...
I Know that Eibach and H&R are very hard/rigid (which is the appropriate word?) but i know nothing regard the others...
P.S: Now i have Bilstein B8 with stock spring, handling and confort are good but the wheels gap is too much!
Sorry for wrong english
And which spring is better for Handling?
I put the ride on second hand...
I Know that Eibach and H&R are very hard/rigid (which is the appropriate word?) but i know nothing regard the others...
P.S: Now i have Bilstein B8 with stock spring, handling and confort are good but the wheels gap is too much!
Sorry for wrong english
Nobody can help me???
#67
04-13-2011, 11:00 AM
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08-17-2012, 08:22 AM
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Seems H&R has been updated. Drop is now as follows:
1.0 front
0.75 rear
as per
http://www.hrsprings.com/scripts/app...ind3&MakeID=27
1.0 front
0.75 rear
as per
http://www.hrsprings.com/scripts/app...ind3&MakeID=27
#70
07-31-2013, 06:18 PM
#71
07-31-2013, 06:23 PM
I like the APEX springs, value priced and will work fine until you can upgrade your dampers:
http://apexsuspension.com/gb/
Moss Mini used to carry these, no idea if they still do.
http://apexsuspension.com/gb/
Moss Mini used to carry these, no idea if they still do.
#72
07-31-2013, 06:31 PM
I tried that with volkland springs and it didn't work. The rear was lower but the front stayed at stock height. The handling was all wrong too. I bought a set of Megan racing coil overs from way motor works and I think they are awesome and were less than $900. For the set and made my R53 handle the dragon soo much better. I love them.
#73
07-31-2013, 07:33 PM
I tried that with volkland springs and it didn't work. The rear was lower but the front stayed at stock height. The handling was all wrong too. I bought a set of Megan racing coil overs from way motor works and I think they are awesome and were less than $900. For the set and made my R53 handle the dragon soo much better. I love them.
I'm just looking for springs though, not coilovers.
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Examples of lowered - 1st Gen MCS Cabrio?
I am interested in 1st Gen MCS Convertible examples. I have reviewed quite a few of the different threads and have only seen a few examples. Hoping to see the following:
Lowered 1st Gen MCS Convertibles
What Springs did you use?
What drop did you see?
Any trouble with clearance (205/45/17 or 205/40/18)?
Ride quality (local driving, no track)?
Opinion on H&R vs M7 springs (lots of positive reviews of both on here, local mechanic told me that H&R springs have a tendency to 'sag').
Lowered 1st Gen MCS Convertibles
What Springs did you use?
What drop did you see?
Any trouble with clearance (205/45/17 or 205/40/18)?
Ride quality (local driving, no track)?
Opinion on H&R vs M7 springs (lots of positive reviews of both on here, local mechanic told me that H&R springs have a tendency to 'sag').
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