I finally got before and after pictures, the PSS9 are set to the highest setting per Bilstein's installation manual.
I now have the firmnest set to 9 and the ride is better than stock.
On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give this upgrade a 9.5 over stock, I found the easiest way to set the front, I leave the dust caps on and put a mark with a pen on the cap and found that turning the cap will also rotate the dial, I also found that removing the cap, will change the setting when you try to reinstall the cap, so if you want a sure setting for racing, I'd say don't put the caps back on till your done racing, otherwise chances are you'll move the dial when trying to put the cap back on.
If you're worried the dial might mot turn with the cap on, put a small dab of silicone inside the cap and you'll never have to remove it again, just write down your own lines and numbers outside the cap and you're done.

 

On a convertible? Interesting...

 

Well, it took care of the gap as you can see, and it rides better on 9 than the stock suspension, so it has it's purpose on there too.

 

You go, Girl!

 

they like to turn too!

Matt

 

Look who's calling who Girl? the poor little jack *** that can't even install his own suspension and needs to ask for a cheap shop so he doesn't pay too much money, do it yourself is the cheapest way to go and that's what I did, and I didn't even break a nail.
If you don't like convertibles, you don't need to hate people who own them, you don't even know me and you're insulting me, the funny thing is when someone try this on you, you cry like a baby, remember the 22lb replica wheels? next time keep your stupid comments to yourself.

 

Wow... Guess I need to review some threads cuz I don't know what you're talking about. For all I know you are a girl, zrwon, and for all you know I am too. There is nothing at all wrong with that, and I wasn't saying there was. Girls rule!

 

Hmm, the sig says "Al" so maybe its a guy Hey he is in Edmonton, maybe I can drive up there and take a ride in his convertible Mini!

 

You should. (S)he might be totally hot!

 

Well you came across like a guy making fun of me because I have a MINI convertible and I had no idea you thought I was a girl especially since I put my name in my signature, my real name is Alain but I go by Al and never heard of a girl named Al yet.
I bought the convertible because I wanted a MINI to use as a daily driver and play with at the new race track they opened up around here, but the plan is to give it to my daughter when she's old enough to drive, so it has a double purpose.
I didn't know you were a Girl since I couldn't find anything that would lead me to think that you are, so I want to appologise for the misunderstanding and I have to admit I was not to impressed when I read that one.
I'm sorry, I did get carried away, it won't happen again, I've been on 4 different car Forums over the past 8 years and it was the first time, I had this happen.
I'm 44 years old and probably didn't need a MINI, I have enough toys to play with but I just thought the MINI was pretty cool and bought one on impulse and I have to say I love that little car.

 

Had a bad day?
Anyways, how much heavier are the convertibles? your car looks pretty low even at the highest setting.

 

zrwon,


Looks GREAT, glad that it all came together, and you spent a little more time getting things just right! Anytime you need any other help or info, just let me know. BTW your comments to XALfa... Classic I get the 22lb comment:impatient

 

The convertible weighs 165 lbs more than the coupe.

 

Thanks for the

BTW, nice work you did with you photo album, it's a very clever idea to post pictures of the Bilstein instruction, it makes life much easier when the need to explain the settings to someone who's thinking of buying the kit.

I wonder how many of them have been set outside of the recomended range, I always say mine are at the highest setting but the truth is, it's the highest setting if I take the time to measure and keep it within the dimensions provided but there is more thread left and could go much higher but then I would be outside the the manufacturer specs.

The front shows 210mm to 230mm and I have them at 230mm and there is not much thread left, but the rears they range from 175mm to 195mm and I have them at 195mm but there is about 1" of thread above where I stopped, so it could go way higher, so I wonder why they do that, you would think they should make threads only for the allowed usable range, that way nobody would be able mess it up.

I might try to set my own photo album like yours, right now all I have is my Envoy on Cardomain, but I like your page much better, I see you fixed the link, it was not going to your page for a while.

 

You had a Cosworth Vega? Cool!

 

Yes I did, bought it at Barret Jackson's auction 2000, drove it home (1900 miles) and drove it to work daily in the summer, sold it Sept 05, a week prior to pickup the new 05 MINI. The Vega had only 35k miles on the clock, never had any problems with the car, not even the battery, parked it for 6 winter months without doing anything to it and comes spring, turned the key and it ran as if I had used it the night prior, great car, can go 6500-7100 rpm all day.
It would be very nice to see Cosworth making a head package for the 2007 twin cam MINI, I would jump on that one, right now I'm thinking about getting the M7 Stage 2 Cosworth package for my 05 just because I'm a fan of Cosoworth.
The only thing I never liked about the Vega was the low end power was anemic, unless you rev it to 3500 rpm and side step the clutch, it was painfull to take off but once rolling it was fun, the MINI doesn't have that problem, it takes off pretty good but I'd like a little more power.

 

Before installation




After installation










MMMMM.......I need to get those 18" Neez Euro's now

 

Fabulous!

 

I love the way your car sits, how about the ride?

 

I have the car set up at 4 and 4 for initial break in. Will be making adjustments today and alignment. So far I love the ride.

 

here is mine.
I cannot low down anymore because the underspoiler scratches on floor in daily use.

 

Nice Mini. Are those Neez Euro Cross wheels? What size?

 

yup NEEZ euro cross 17inch.
Now they have limited color model.
U live in korea? I am glad across ocean with my mini in one day.