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Old 10-31-2008 | 11:15 AM
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I'm still 1/2" away from the fenders (pretty low already) but apparently not low enough like some of the MINIs on this thread.

With my current setting, I am already having problems with small bumps; I literally feel like I'm in a go-kart. Yes I know, MINIs are giant go-karts. But seriously I feel my coilovers are going to snap or shock housing is going to mushroom because suspension is so tight and low.

How do some of you guys do it? Besides avoiding potholes/bumps and not driving your car.
 
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Old 10-31-2008 | 11:28 AM
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not the best for handling i know but i never built the car to track. plenty of camber and trimming and trial and error but have no catching now at all.

i am on eibach coilovers still have alot of thread left aswell may try for a few more mm over winter.

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Old 10-31-2008 | 11:29 AM
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Love your car mate!!
 
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Old 10-31-2008 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Spinley
But seriously I feel my coilovers are going to snap or shock housing is going to mushroom because suspension is so tight and low.
What coilovers are you on? Sounds like they're hitting the bump stops if you're worried about snapping something etc.
 
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Old 10-31-2008 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Spinley
I'm still 1/2" away from the fenders (pretty low already) but apparently not low enough like some of the MINIs on this thread.

With my current setting, I am already having problems with small bumps; I literally feel like I'm in a go-kart. Yes I know, MINIs are giant go-karts. But seriously I feel my coilovers are going to snap or shock housing is going to mushroom because suspension is so tight and low.

How do some of you guys do it? Besides avoiding potholes/bumps and not driving your car.
What coilovers are you running? It sounds like your springs are binding. Get some swift springs, they are awesome and worth every penny.

Edit: or could be the bumpstops but if you have megans/BCs it is probably the spring.
 
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Old 11-05-2008 | 11:47 PM
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Old 11-06-2008 | 03:00 AM
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gold rims look sick
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 03:36 AM
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Dang that is nice What rims are those?Got any interior shots?

Originally Posted by m444ssy
not the best for handling i know but i never built the car to track. plenty of camber and trimming and trial and error but have no catching now at all.

i am on eibach coilovers still have alot of thread left aswell may try for a few more mm over winter.



 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 03:39 AM
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not as low as some, but its on M7 springs right now
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Rally@StanceDesign
What coilovers are you on? Sounds like they're hitting the bump stops if you're worried about snapping something etc.
I'm running Outmotoring "Custom" Coilovers - which is basically Koni's with H&R "linear" springs all around. I love the suspension, just hate the unexpected bumps on the road.
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 10:45 AM
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Very nice...first time I've seen this paint scheme on MINI. Now we just need someone to post(real or PS) a custom "Alpine White" MINI with gold face BBS LMs with polish lip to represent, and we can all call it a day.
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 11:01 AM
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I'm running Outmotoring "Custom" Coilovers - which is basically Koni's with H&R "linear" springs all around. I love the suspension, just hate the unexpected bumps on the road.
It's probably the bumpstops....coilovers shouldn't feel like they're about to break when you go over bumps. I wonder how much travel those have.
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Rally@StanceDesign
It's probably the bumpstops....coilovers shouldn't feel like they're about to break when you go over bumps. I wonder how much travel those have.
You're probably right. I haven't measured the travel, but I can see there is not a lot of play.
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 11:53 AM
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test it, raise them all the way up and go for a spin. if it fixed your problem its travel and you should adjust accordingly or get a new set up. running slammed isn't worth blowing your coils and riding on such a harsh set up. its easier to just get something that fits the slammed life, like old megan, or kw1
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by justintime
test it, raise them all the way up and go for a spin. if it fixed your problem its travel and you should adjust accordingly or get a new set up. running slammed isn't worth blowing your coils and riding on such a harsh set up. its easier to just get something that fits the slammed life, like old megan, or kw1
Thanks for the advice...

I never thought of raising the car to the fullest. I will test this coming weekend. Now on my end, could also be the linear springs. Linear springs are more harsh (stiff) vs. progressive springs. If ever I decide to change my setup/suspension, I'll probably start with changing the springs.
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 12:30 PM
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what are the rates of springs? the only springs that are harsh enough (unless they are binding also, that I have seen on the mini are the tein coilover springs. those suckers are stiff and still not terribly terribly stiff. It does sound to me like a travel issue, out of curiosity is the ride bouncy everyonce in a while?
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 12:35 PM
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pss9, ie race plates upfront give it alittle more drop. dont want to go any lower on these or I lose travel pretty bad :/
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by justintime
what are the rates of springs? the only springs that are harsh enough (unless they are binding also, that I have seen on the mini are the tein coilover springs. those suckers are stiff and still not terribly terribly stiff. It does sound to me like a travel issue, out of curiosity is the ride bouncy everyonce in a while?

It's been awhile, but believe 385f, 375r...I will confirm the rate this weekend when I raise the car.

The ride is actually smooth, I get a bounce when the road is uneven - like most lowered compact cars. Only when I hit a hump/bump is when the suspension tighten up (so to speak) acts like a go-kart - very stiff.
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 01:57 PM
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Here are pics of the coilovers...

 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 09:47 PM
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I see, don't the koni shocks have dampening adjustment? along with raising the car up and checking if its travel, I would set them at full soft, maybe they are just too stiff for you.. even though those rates are not very bad on the springs, you may have the shocks to stiff for your liking?

btw, atleast from my experience.. if the spring is loose like that it usually wont have much travel as the shock has to compress A LOT to even sit snug with the spring. I could be wrong but if they are set at that height on your car im guessing it is a travel issue.. really only one way to find out though.. raise em :tu:
 
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Old 11-07-2008 | 02:34 AM
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My prayers have been answered! Finally a white MINI!!!! Looks GOOD!
 
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Old 11-07-2008 | 05:06 PM
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Heres my o5 MCS lowered on TSW.

 
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Old 11-09-2008 | 03:42 PM
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Winter wheels and hsports
 
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Old 11-09-2008 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by everytimeidie027

not as low as some, but its on M7 springs right now
That Mini looks tight! Sweet rims - OZ's right?
 
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Old 11-10-2008 | 12:32 AM
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cross coil-overs:


Once I put the wheel back on, I was worried I might have lowered it too much, but it worked out great. so far no rubbing either and I'm running 215/45/17s---Still on the jack stands:


Almost the final result... This was immediately after I got it to the ground, after a short drive, it came down just a little more
 


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