R56 Ride height on Gen. 2 models?
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I don't think the roof is any higher between R53 and R56. According to MINIUSA and the brochures the R56 MCS sits at 55.4" high, which IIRC is the same as the R53, or at least within a few tenths. What is measurably higher are the wheel arches. The apex of the arches are about 0.8" higher, and the belt line of the car is about 0.7" higher. I'm not sure how much higher the "snout" of the bonnet is, but it is significantly higher than the old gen.
Here's a dramatic picture: my R53 is 2.9" lower than stock, and the R56 is bone-stock suspension with the JCW body kit.
Here's a dramatic picture: my R53 is 2.9" lower than stock, and the R56 is bone-stock suspension with the JCW body kit.
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I swear my R50 Cooper and my R56 Cooper are parked side by side all...the...time, and as much effort as I've spent trying to figure the whole thing out, I've just given up and enjoy each for what it is. Not to say that I don't think R56 could benefit appearance-wise from being lowered...it's just for a daily driver the height is right for me (I have to avoid scraping in certain situations as it is) and when I just sit and look at my car...hey, I like it!!! Comparing is natural, I think, but in excess it'll make you !!!
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09-06-2015 11:01 PM