Suspension Aftermarket or R53 Control Arms
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Aftermarket or R53 Control Arms
Needing to replace the control arm bushings on my '03 R50, since I will be modifying the suspension anyway I figure I'll swap out the control arms altogether if better options exist.
So far no luck finding an aftermarket control arm unit, curious if the R53 control arms are any different/ have an advantage.
So far no luck finding an aftermarket control arm unit, curious if the R53 control arms are any different/ have an advantage.
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Needing to replace the control arm bushings on my '03 R50, since I will be modifying the suspension anyway I figure I'll swap out the control arms altogether if better options exist.
So far no luck finding an aftermarket control arm unit, curious if the R53 control arms are any different/ have an advantage.
So far no luck finding an aftermarket control arm unit, curious if the R53 control arms are any different/ have an advantage.
NOTHING better !
The big thing about the aluminum arms, is a slight loss in unsprung weight. You do know what unsprung weight is...? Just makes the shocks and springs work harder with heavier parts, than with lighter parts.
I don't understand this affection with this, so-called..."upgrading" of parts, when the questioner doesn't even understand the benefit, or the lack of.
Bone -
Make sure that your current suspension is in good condition, shocks, bushing, tire wise. Then go out and learn to drive what you have, before adding a bunch do-dads that you aren't even sure what they do, other than a talking point. Interesting thing, you many not even feel or understand what these "hot rod" parts do, or are supposed to feel like in the car, until you have some more actual spirited driving experience under your belt.
Case in point. When you drive around a city (90°) corner, do you use the brakes to slow you down ? I've found, that in about 80+% of the city corners, driving the posted speeds, you DO NOT...need to slow the car to make the corner. A Mini that has a suspension, that is, in good condition and has reasonably good tires, is VERY capable in doing this...in "stock" form.
Not trying to give you a hard time, just providing little real world insight.
Save your fancy part money, and take a driving class or two. MUCH more fun than getting all dirty laying under the car.
Mike
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I asked a simple question Mike, not for your opinion or impressions on my experience based on that .. very simple question. Here's a decent alternative
"Hey Bonestock, seems you are new to Mini's (classy underhand), they stock unit is made of aluminum and is so efficient there really isnt an aftermarket part that is better, maybe look at a nicer set of bushings and invest there or on something you might feel a difference- have you seen how these things handle 90 degree turns? Best of luck, happy to answer any thing else'
-Mike "
I wish you the best Mike, seems you have greater issues than my Bushings.
"Hey Bonestock, seems you are new to Mini's (classy underhand), they stock unit is made of aluminum and is so efficient there really isnt an aftermarket part that is better, maybe look at a nicer set of bushings and invest there or on something you might feel a difference- have you seen how these things handle 90 degree turns? Best of luck, happy to answer any thing else'
-Mike "
I wish you the best Mike, seems you have greater issues than my Bushings.
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veggivet (09-01-2021)
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Did you mean to say stock springs? If so, I think pretty much everyone who has installed Koni FSDs (I think they're called special active now?) seems to have liked them. I have no personal experience with them though. I'm running Swift springs with Koni yellows.
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