We've got lots and lots of things going on around here - so many, in fact, that we've not spent much time on NAM lately. I apologize for that. But, I can tell you we've been busting our collective bootays on new products, testing, and offering up the BEST products and services to the MINI community on the planet.

So, to catch you up on new products and product development:

TSW V3 Springs released for the R50/R52/R53 platform - these feature a straight wind for the front springs, so say goodbye to that freakin' camber limiting beehive! Spring rates are the same, along with all the other great characteristics of our V1 and V2 springs. But, gone is the need to hammer out the inside of the strut towers to get some sexy negative camber in the front - yahoo! We went through three prototype sets to get these right - and they are RIGHT on the money and getting rave reviews.

http://www.txwerks.com/servlet/Detail?no=28

TSW's Special KW Variant 2 (V2) and Variant 3 (V3) Coilovers - don't get it twisted, these ain't your off-the-shelf KW's! Dr. Mike spent plenty of time at the track in SoCal with KW's lead engineer in the US developing our special V2 and V3 KW coilovers. We tweaked and tested until they were perfect. They come from us with KW's motorsports line of springs installed, which we tested and can say they're in the top 0.01% of springs on the planet. We have V2's and V3's on the most hardcore track junkies' MINIs that we know (R53 and R56) and they are loving EVERY minute of it. These outperform ANY other MINI coilover on the market, hands down. But then again, what else would you expect?

The Variant 2's are single adjustables, while the Variant 3's are double adjustables... We provide setup advice to boot! Our special V2's and V3's are available for EVERY MINI platform out there! Call and get a specific recommendation for your application from the MINI suspension experts.

http://www.txwerks.com/servlet/Categ...l-over+Systems

KW Variant 1 - these ARE the off-the-shelf units. Why mess with a great package when you don't have any adjustability other than ride height? If you want to slam your car AND maintain a nice ride, or if you want coilovers and don't want to mess with chasing settings and only hit the streets and canyons, these are the ticket for you. Available for all MINI's, including clubbies!

Forged 15" Beauty - We found another gem this year at the AAPEX show. Gorgeous, uber-light forged 15x6.5" wheels. Available in +35 and +40 offsets (we like the +35) and 5 colors - black, gunmetal, silver, gold, and orange. TUV certified. They're 11.5 pounds. They're $250 a pop. And they're forged?!? Yup. Total awesomeness. We have confirmed that they fit over the R50/R52/R53 stock brakes, the Wilwood 11.75" kit, our LDM BBK (11.75x0.81"), R56 Cooper stock brakes AND R56 Cooper S stock brakes! All have a polished lip and come with centering rings... If you have an R56, you'll need some M14-M12 conversion studs as these are made for M12 bolts...

17x7" versions are coming soon - expect these to weigh in at ~14.5 lbs!

Black:



Gold:



Orange (my fave, being a UT grad):



And, Coming Soon to a MINI near you...

R56 X-braces - finally, the wait is about over! We should have these in the next two weeks...

Our own 19mm rear swaybar - we finally got around to spec'ing out our own 19mm rear swaybar, featuring Teflon impregnated rear bushings and an effective rate that is spot on. These should arrive in the next 2 weeks and will fit all MINIs. These aren't a 'private label' deal from a big manufacturer - these are our very own swaybars, made specifically for us...

And, in testing now, a permanent solution to your craptastically leaky late model R50/R52/R53 upper motor mount...

Sneak peek: