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Minimogel![]() Registered Member #346 Joined: Sat Feb 03 2007, 12:00AMPosts: 290 | Hi all, I have decided that i would like my cooper s to look lower. I am looking for a drop of 30/35mm all round, but i only want coilovers becuase i dont want to spend buckets of cash. I am having a hard time finding a set that meets my criteria, anyone got any ideas. Thanks James | ||
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![]() Registered Member #27 Joined: Mon Jan 16 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Watford, Herts. Posts: 626 | jamescalland wrote ... Hi all, I have decided that i would like my cooper s to look lower. I am looking for a drop of 30/35mm all round, but i only want coilovers becuase i dont want to spend buckets of cash. I am having a hard time finding a set that meets my criteria, anyone got any ideas. Thanks James Perhaps these might fit the bill. http://www.mini2.com/forum/revolution-mini-works/150430-cross-jic-coilover-suspension-1st-2nd-gen.html | ||
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Minimogel![]() Registered Member #346 Joined: Sat Feb 03 2007, 12:00AMPosts: 290 | No sorry i dont think so... Because i am only really looking for springs at a reasonable price i.e. £200. Thanks James | ||
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BACK IN BLACK![]() Registered Member #629 Joined: Tue Sep 23 2008, 05:59PMLocation: west sussex Posts: 157 | james if you have not sorted your springs out yet lohen put kw springs on my R56 S 30mm all round looks and handels so mutch better now R53 COOPER S WORKS BODY KIT TINTS (ongoing work) | ||
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Founder Member![]() Registered Member #23 Joined: Sun Jan 15 2006, 12:00AMLocation: On a Canal Somewhere ![]() Posts: 1060 | jamescalland wrote ... Hi all, I have decided that i would like my cooper s to look lower. I am looking for a drop of 30/35mm all round, but i only want coilovers becuase i dont want to spend buckets of cash. I am having a hard time finding a set that meets my criteria, anyone got any ideas. Thanks James Mind the bumps! Lowering your car is like having a LY or PW car or white wheels. All four are a total disaster. But don't trust me just ask Arron lol Max Support Our Heros http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/ http://www.presentsformen.co.uk/product-PFM-Help-for-Heroes-Mug-6461/ http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article492159.ece http://www.artfund.org/queenandcountry/index.php http://www.santalash.co.uk/charity.html | ||
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aka: Lola![]() Registered Member #12 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Poole, Dorset Posts: 872 | Miss Lottie has just had hers lowered, might be worth a PM to see what route she took? Image: http://
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aka: Lola![]() Registered Member #12 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Poole, Dorset Posts: 872 | Blimey..just realized how old this thread is! Image: http://
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![]() Registered Member #623 Joined: Mon Sep 08 2008, 06:19PMLocation: bournemouth Posts: 81 | you will never find coil overs for that price! what you want is to find a good set of lowering springs! eibach pro kit H&R tein H tech are the one u want! Image: http:// img.photobucket.com/ albums/v217/ hatallas/Euro2.jpg 08 chili red cooper / 08 mazdaspeed 3 / 06 mazda 3 ( fully built 400WHP) / 97 GTI VR6 ( full neuspeed) | ||
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formerly jamesf![]() Registered Member #564 Joined: Sat May 31 2008, 06:16PMLocation: Edinburgh Posts: 48 | only lowering springs in the world to use on the mini are the Texas Speed Werks ones anything else is a waste, if your going for coilovers then JIC Cross or AST (but have the AST custom valved for Swift Springs) R50 Cooper Red/White m7 STB m7 CAI m7 sport springs carbotech stoppers epic cooper coming soon, (cooper S shot block, Thumper Head, rotex supercharger, AST coilovers re-valved for swift springs, TSW BBK, safety devices half cage, recaro race seats, etc) | ||
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Is my MINI the only one without a name?![]() ![]() Registered Member #267 Joined: Sat Sep 23 2006, 11:00PMLocation: Bournemouth Posts: 912 | As Tracie said i had mine done about three or four weeks ago and I have eibach's. I love it, it handles so much better and its not as hard ride as you think. Even the torque steer is less - don't go there James, we dont need this debate again about how i cant drive that's why i get torque steer [ Edited Wed Nov 12 2008, 04:49PM ] Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/cu.kev/sig-1.jpg | ||
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Mini Turbo'd![]() ![]() Registered Member #140 Joined: Mon Mar 13 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 2483 | You dont need coilovers loads of money for more than you will ever use. Get your bushes done too for torque steer fixes. MINI Project 370hp and counting... : MINIProject.co.uk | ||
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Is my MINI the only one without a name?![]() ![]() Registered Member #267 Joined: Sat Sep 23 2006, 11:00PMLocation: Bournemouth Posts: 912 | I agree with Dave. I have an 'anti-lift kit' aka new bushes for mine so will let you know how it goes. Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/cu.kev/sig-1.jpg | ||
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Mini Turbo'd![]() ![]() Registered Member #140 Joined: Mon Mar 13 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 2483 | Alta?? MINI Project 370hp and counting... : MINIProject.co.uk | ||
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formerly jamesf![]() Registered Member #564 Joined: Sat May 31 2008, 06:16PMLocation: Edinburgh Posts: 48 | Dave wrote ... Alta?? the PRS system solid ones ? i wouldnt go fitting them after what happened to Damos ones (didnt last long on the uk roads), superflex are the better option in the polly bush (i have the front lowers done) but need to do the rest when i pull the tranny for the 6 speed swap as i need to sort out the suspension and get my coilovers sorted, [ Edited Mon Nov 24 2008, 05:32PM ] R50 Cooper Red/White m7 STB m7 CAI m7 sport springs carbotech stoppers epic cooper coming soon, (cooper S shot block, Thumper Head, rotex supercharger, AST coilovers re-valved for swift springs, TSW BBK, safety devices half cage, recaro race seats, etc) | ||
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![]() Registered Member #623 Joined: Mon Sep 08 2008, 06:19PMLocation: bournemouth Posts: 81 | jut get the eibach pro kit, you will really luv them, if that brans makes them, then get some progess! Image: http:// img.photobucket.com/ albums/v217/ hatallas/Euro2.jpg 08 chili red cooper / 08 mazdaspeed 3 / 06 mazda 3 ( fully built 400WHP) / 97 GTI VR6 ( full neuspeed) | ||
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formerly jamesf![]() Registered Member #564 Joined: Sat May 31 2008, 06:16PMLocation: Edinburgh Posts: 48 | eibach sag in the end the quality of the metal is shambolic swift make the best springs on the planet, and they are starting to make them for the mini (the le-mans winning audi R10's use swift springs ) R50 Cooper Red/White m7 STB m7 CAI m7 sport springs carbotech stoppers epic cooper coming soon, (cooper S shot block, Thumper Head, rotex supercharger, AST coilovers re-valved for swift springs, TSW BBK, safety devices half cage, recaro race seats, etc) | ||
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formerly jamesf![]() Registered Member #564 Joined: Sat May 31 2008, 06:16PMLocation: Edinburgh Posts: 48 | Miss Lottie wrote ... As Tracie said i had mine done about three or four weeks ago and I have eibach's. I love it, it handles so much better and its not as hard ride as you think. Even the torque steer is less - don't go there James, we dont need this debate again about how i cant drive that's why i get torque steer Ways to reduce the effect of torque steer
since the mini has all the above really all i can blame is your diriving [ Edited Tue Nov 25 2008, 06:52PM ] R50 Cooper Red/White m7 STB m7 CAI m7 sport springs carbotech stoppers epic cooper coming soon, (cooper S shot block, Thumper Head, rotex supercharger, AST coilovers re-valved for swift springs, TSW BBK, safety devices half cage, recaro race seats, etc) | ||
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![]() Registered Member #623 Joined: Mon Sep 08 2008, 06:19PMLocation: bournemouth Posts: 81 | i luvd my eibach sportlines, eibach is also the brand that makes subys pinks and SPT springs: Image: http:// img.photobucket.com/ albums/v217/ hatallas/jugf.jpg Image: http:// img.photobucket.com/ albums/v217/ hatallas/Euro2.jpg 08 chili red cooper / 08 mazdaspeed 3 / 06 mazda 3 ( fully built 400WHP) / 97 GTI VR6 ( full neuspeed) | ||
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formerly jamesf![]() Registered Member #564 Joined: Sat May 31 2008, 06:16PMLocation: Edinburgh Posts: 48 | none of which are as good as swifts ive had a couple of customers with eibachs all of which have sagged on the mini [ Edited Tue Nov 25 2008, 11:27AM ] R50 Cooper Red/White m7 STB m7 CAI m7 sport springs carbotech stoppers epic cooper coming soon, (cooper S shot block, Thumper Head, rotex supercharger, AST coilovers re-valved for swift springs, TSW BBK, safety devices half cage, recaro race seats, etc) | ||
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![]() Registered Member #623 Joined: Mon Sep 08 2008, 06:19PMLocation: bournemouth Posts: 81 | what they don t like ass draggers? lol Image: http:// img.photobucket.com/ albums/v217/ hatallas/Euro2.jpg 08 chili red cooper / 08 mazdaspeed 3 / 06 mazda 3 ( fully built 400WHP) / 97 GTI VR6 ( full neuspeed) | ||
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