Suspension Suspension: Stock vs. FSD vs. B4 ??
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Suspension: Stock vs. FSD vs. B4 ??
I just hit 136k on the clock and I am looking into upgrading the suspension on my MINI r53 as it is starting to chatter my teeth when I hit bumps. I was wondering what everyone thinks about the three options I am considering as my daily driver. As the stock suspension is shot I am sure I will notice a large difference but was looking to see what expeience you all have with these options. Thanks in advance !?
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I put FSD on my 2006 MCS and am very happy with the ride. With the number of miles you have on the car I would recommend new springs and FSDs. I wouldn't lower it unless you plan on racing. The car is low enough as it is, and I scrape on enough things now. When you do this job I recommend new Bump stops, rubber etc in the suspension. Have you done your LCAs yet? Those make a huge difference. I did both the LCAs and FSDs at the same time.
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+1 on the FSD..... They make a huge difference over stock I am in Michigan and our roads are terrible for potholes and every other little bump at joints where they have "fixed" the roads. It was almost unbearable before put FSD's on this past fall and this summer was awesome rides way softer and handles just as tight as it did on the stock suspension. I used IE fixed camber plates with work well also with the FSD's.
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New Front Strut Mounts - here
New Rear Shock Mounts - here
New Bump Stops (where applicable) - here
New Rear Shock Boots (where applicable) - here
New Strut/Shock Mounting Nuts/Bolts - here x2, here x6, here x2, here x4
New Front and Rear Spring Retaining Pads - here
Let me know if you have any questions.
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And to add to the topic of viable options, the Bilstein Touring Class struts/shocks here are a good alternative as an OEM replacement with also having a bit better handling (use with OE springs). They're also very well priced. If you want to completely overhaul your suspension while changing them out, we have kits here (stage 2 has the Touring Class struts/shocks).
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This list is pulled from our suspension overhaul kit:
New Front Strut Mounts - here
New Rear Shock Mounts - here
New Bump Stops (where applicable) - here
New Rear Shock Boots (where applicable) - here
New Strut/Shock Mounting Nuts/Bolts - here x2, here x6, here x2, here x4
New Front and Rear Spring Retaining Pads - here
Let me know if you have any questions.
New Front Strut Mounts - here
New Rear Shock Mounts - here
New Bump Stops (where applicable) - here
New Rear Shock Boots (where applicable) - here
New Strut/Shock Mounting Nuts/Bolts - here x2, here x6, here x2, here x4
New Front and Rear Spring Retaining Pads - here
Let me know if you have any questions.
And to add to the topic of viable options, the Bilstein Touring Class struts/shocks here are a good alternative as an OEM replacement with also having a bit better handling (use with OE springs). They're also very well priced. If you want to completely overhaul your suspension while changing them out, we have kits here (stage 2 has the Touring Class struts/shocks).
Do you think the Bilstein are better than the stock as far as comfort?
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Yes, they're the OEM supplier part and are a direct replacement.
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The Bilstein's are slightly stiffer than stock and increase your handling potential all while retaining a smooth ride. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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This list is pulled from our suspension overhaul kit:
New Front Strut Mounts - here
New Rear Shock Mounts - here
New Bump Stops (where applicable) - here
New Rear Shock Boots (where applicable) - here
New Strut/Shock Mounting Nuts/Bolts - here x2, here x6, here x2, here x4
New Front and Rear Spring Retaining Pads - here
Let me know if you have any questions.
New Front Strut Mounts - here
New Rear Shock Mounts - here
New Bump Stops (where applicable) - here
New Rear Shock Boots (where applicable) - here
New Strut/Shock Mounting Nuts/Bolts - here x2, here x6, here x2, here x4
New Front and Rear Spring Retaining Pads - here
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you!
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I recently installed FSD's on our '06 R53 & B4's on our '05 R53. I can say that the FSD's are slightly better in every way (smoothness, handling, stability), but the B4's were SO much less expensive.... about 1/3 the price. Bang for the buck, the B4 wins, hands down. I should add, both cars are set up identically otherwise (LCA's, I.E. Tophats, Sway Bar bushings.)
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I recently installed FSD's on our '06 R53 & B4's on our '05 R53. I can say that the FSD's are slightly better in every way (smoothness, handling, stability), but the B4's were SO much less expensive.... about 1/3 the price. Bang for the buck, the B4 wins, hands down. I should add, both cars are set up identically otherwise (LCA's, I.E. Tophats, Sway Bar bushings.)
What did you replace along with the struts?