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Jan 20, 2006 | 05:33 PM

#226

swarley

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From: Winter Park, Fl

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was this a comparison before and after the swaybar install?

I was shocked with difference, it's extremely responsive, very little body roll and it's not too harsh when you hit some of the brick roads around here. Very pleased with the combination. I had my MTH Tuner file uploaded right after this install, so it's like driving a brand new car..... a very peppy brand new car

Jan 20, 2006 | 07:27 PM

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saakey

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I LOVE mine. No rubbing, even with 215 45 17 tires on S Lites. Maybe if you run a smaller offset you could rub outside, but probably not unless you run like 40 offset... Anyways, I couldn't be happier! And, the ride IF softer almost all of the time. Check out my thread in photography to see pictures of my ride. "El Gato Tuerto Gets M7 Springs" or something like that, it's called...

thanks...just placed my order

Jan 21, 2006 | 03:28 AM

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Tit

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woah..look at the offset of the OZ's on the front there!

Do you rub much?

Jan 21, 2006 | 05:07 AM

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saakey

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Holy snikies

...thats gonna leave a mark

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woah..look at the offset of the OZ's on the front there!

Do you rub much?

Jan 21, 2006 | 07:13 AM

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kenchan

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+27mm

Jan 21, 2006 | 07:52 AM

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ScuderiaMini

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10mm spacers right

Jan 21, 2006 | 10:27 AM

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kenchan

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10mm spacers right

i thought my +42 was a tight fit. +27..

Jan 21, 2006 | 10:34 AM

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dominicminicoopers

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From: Phoenix, AZ

Jan 21, 2006 | 10:37 AM

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Strom

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Actually, it only rubs a little, amazingly. I'm hoping to cure that with camber plates and perhaps reducing the front spacer to a 5mm (from 10mm).

Jan 30, 2006 | 12:50 PM

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pastadog

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doesanybody know were i can find pics of a mini with espiler springs?

Jan 30, 2006 | 01:33 PM

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Strom

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Pretty sure the Espiler springs are the same as the M7 springs.

Jan 30, 2006 | 04:25 PM

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///ACS330Ci

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From: AZ

Here's an update pic

Jan 30, 2006 | 04:30 PM

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kenchan

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very clean ride, ACS.

Jan 30, 2006 | 04:43 PM

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///ACS330Ci

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very clean ride, ACS.

Thanks

Mar 4, 2006 | 07:22 PM

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Mastersonics

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Any pictures of lowered Cabrio's?

anyone?

regards,
Charles

Mar 4, 2006 | 07:27 PM

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not-so-rednwhitecooper

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I probably should have read the entire thread but im lazy.

I just put on my Koni springs, and only the rear appears to be lower.

How long does it typically take for a set of springs to settle?

Mar 4, 2006 | 08:09 PM

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Eastsidemini

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From: kailua, hawaii

lowered Mini

PSS9 with 2" drop, 18x7.5 Konig +42mm

lots of trimming but no rubbing at all.

Mar 5, 2006 | 03:29 PM

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garretwp

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As much as I would hate to lower the car (reasons for clearance). I might change my mind and lower it a little. what springs will work well with my car that has 17in Rota Subzeros? I would like to maybe lower it an inch and try to keep some good clearance under the car. Will I have any issues fitting the wheels that are 7.5 inches wide when the springs are installed? What is everyones suggestions?

Garrett

Mar 5, 2006 | 03:42 PM

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ScuderiaMini

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From: Boerne/SAtown TX

i would strongly recommend coilovers. If you can't swing a set right now, just save money. Trust me, it is worth every penny

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Mar 5, 2006 | 04:02 PM

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Malcon

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here is my...

...ok you got me...its stock

Mar 5, 2006 | 04:41 PM

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TLMCS05

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http://imageevent.com/tl4x40/mini

Before / after with Alta springs and stock run flats / after with new wheels and tires/ after pulling my other toy on a trailer, etc.

Tim

Mar 5, 2006 | 04:47 PM

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Jenn B

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M7 springs. Love them!

New wheels next month... woo hoo!

Mar 7, 2006 | 04:06 PM

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My cooper S on Tein S-tech.

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Mar 7, 2006 | 04:25 PM

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garretwp

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From: Ewing, NJ

How is the ride after lowering the car? I would imagine things would be much more rough on the roads. I live in NJ and in the winter when it snows, there is not much clearance even when stock. Also the roads here are not the best! To many damn potholes and stuff.

Garrett