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Old 04-01-2012, 11:43 PM
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H&R Sport Springs?

Anyone have their MINI Lowered on H&R Sport Springs?
They are a reasonable $199 at ALTAPERFORMANCE and I was wondering if they are any good.

If you can POST PICTURES of your cars so we can see how much lower your car got from factory.

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Old 04-02-2012, 09:17 AM
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I have them and like them. I really like the lowered look. I have a mild vibration (on load in 1st and 2nd) but acceptable. But, hey, I am a tolerant guy.
Lots more info on them on the suspension board in modifications.

No pics, but my wheel arches are 2 inches lower than my wife's '12 cabrio.
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 11:24 AM
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Thanks for the answer. Sounds good.
Is it that low that you scrape in speed bumps and driveways?
I certainly don't want to be scraping everywhere I go.
Just a low look.
 
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I've had many customers complain of vibrations after installing these so I would recommend the NM springs or TSW springs.
 
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I scrape my valence on my driveway, but it is a steep sided V. I clear speed bumps without worry.
There has been a lot of folks complaining about vibrations with these springs. Mine is there, but I point it out to a passenger and they hadn't noticed it. To me and my wallet, it aint bad. For some folks, it aint right. I can respect that.
But I sure like the look.
 
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We have them on our 09 MCS and love the looks and handling.
They will drag on speedbumps if taken too fast, but i have never noticed any vibration.
Here's a pic;
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 03:06 PM
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i have them on mine, i didnt take any pictures yet but i have no problem as far as scraping goes and no problem with speed bumbs either, the handling on the car for me got alot better and tighter so i love them!
 
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I had them on my 08S until I upgraded to coil overs. I never had any vibration issues as some have reported. The look was really nice but the ride suffered too much for me.
 
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We've sold hundreds of sets of the H&R springs, and have heard very very few complaints with vibration. I would say less than 1 percent I ever hear back with issues. I'd recommend them to anyone that is looking for a good quality spring.
 
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