Hi All,

Does anyone have the front and rear alignment specifications for the JCW suspension on a 2005 MCS? I've just received my suspension kit and it didn't include any alignment specs (and I've read that the JCW suspension uses different settings from stock suspension).

Thanks!

 

Not sure how to redo that as the camber and caster are not adjustable
without camber plates, adjustable rear control arms, etc.
It is true that the approx. 10 mm lowering of the JCW suspension will increase
rear negative camber a little, and an extremely tiny difference on the
front camber as well. Shouldn't change the toe in nor caster appreciably.
Don't think you need to worry too much...just check the toe-in, since it's
easy to check and easy to adjust in the front...a bit harder to adjust in the
rear (but probably doesn't need adjusting anyway).

 

I'm not sure when they phased it in, but rear camber is now adjustable on the '05 models.

 

Thanks for your replys guys!

However, I managed to find the specs that I was after. Someone just sent me the installation PDF for the JCW suspension kit and it contains the new alignment specs I needed. I've asked Gabe to post the PDF on Motoringfile for those folks who'd like to have a copy. It should be available soon.

Here's the alignment specs for the JCW suspension (from the PDF):




Total toe 0° 18‘ +/- 5‘

 

Does anyone know where I can locate the official MINI pdf file containing the JCW suspension alignment specs?

I've just had mine installed and the dealership thinks the specs are the same as a standard MCS.

Thanks,
Bill.

 

Well, I found the official MINI/JCW installation instructions on motoringfile.com and mailed it to my MA.

He conferred with the tech who installed my JCW suspension and apparently the alignment specs for the JCW suspension and OEM MCS suspension are identical.......can anyone confirm/deny this?