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Old 05-15-2014, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by NC TRACKRAT
Lookin' good, MINISANITY...but loaded into a turn, I would imagine you experience some tire rubbing, especially if you have someone in the right seat.
Spike was formerly Professor's, now w/ Chase. It's not your regular coilover set up. It has custom Swift springs w/ higher rates.
 
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That is:

1. Megan Racing Coils corner balanced, about 2 degrees camber front
2. 15mm H&R Spacers connected to Konig Feathers and 205/45-17 Kumho LE Sport tires
3. H SPort Rear Camber Links as well, with other various poly bushings and sway bars

All in all, a fun Cooper
 
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Old 05-16-2014, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyPWR53
Why just spacers in the rear?
To bring to tires out flush to the flare. I do have the Hotchkiss 25mm sway bar in the rear too
 
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Anybody have pictures of a R53 with front mud flaps? I'm noticing with my new wheel setup I'm getting alot more crap slung up the side of my car and I'd like to avoid any stone chips if possible.
 
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Old 05-17-2014, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyPWR53
Anybody have pictures of a R53 with front mud flaps? I'm noticing with my new wheel setup I'm getting alot more crap slung up the side of my car and I'd like to avoid any stone chips if possible.
Use the clear bra product on the sides. It keep the look of the car and protects
 
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Old 05-17-2014, 07:04 PM
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Mudflaps on low MINIs? Not a good combo. They'll get ripped.
 
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Old 05-17-2014, 07:32 PM
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I don't mean like big rally car mud flaps I meant the factory ones. I dont think they would even stick down any lower than the jacking points do at the front. I really like the idea of clearbra from an aesthetic standpoint but I think it would end up costing quite a bit.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-C...laps/ES196345/
 
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Old 05-19-2014, 05:27 AM
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I meant those. Actually thought about them for a while, but my jackpoints would occasionally catch some speed bumps, so I was forced to forget em.
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Here is mine with H&R Sport Club Kit.
 
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BlueToy - car looks awesome. I am looking for a similar set up with my 1st Gen MCS Cabrio. What suspension set up do you have and how much drop is that? What size wheels/tires are you running? Do you have any rubbing issues?
 
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He's running Breyton 17's and Continental Supreme's. I purchased the tires and wheels from him for my 05 JCW Cabriolet. Megan Coilovers on mine and it rode like a lumber wagon with the Megans.
 
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Originally Posted by SwellmanMini
BlueToy - car looks awesome. I am looking for a similar set up with my 1st Gen MCS Cabrio. What suspension set up do you have and how much drop is that? What size wheels/tires are you running? Do you have any rubbing issues?
Hey Swellman, It was riding on KW V2 coil overs I sourced through WMW. In the pics it's not dialed all the way down, I'm guessing about 1 1/2" lower. I also 12mm spacers on the Breytons (17"), very slight rubbing under compression. Tires-Conti Extreme Contact DW, 215/40/17. I traded the Cabrio in on the Roadster a few years ago. Thnaks for the compliments
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He's running Breyton 17's and Continental Supreme's. I purchased the tires and wheels from him for my 05 JCW Cabriolet. Megan Coilovers on mine and it rode like a lumber wagon with the Megans.
Good seeing you on here Putttn


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Old 06-20-2014, 08:19 PM
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Hey I got some HR springs but i did not know they were "Racing", I'm planning on putting them on my 09' Mini Cooper (base) does anyone have pics of Racing springs? I'm debatig on switching for sport.
 
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Does anyone know how to adjust the hood. You can see the fender trim hanging a bit low.
 
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Hey Blue Toy, I'm still lurking around here occasionally. ��
 
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2006 Mini Cooper S R52 Cabrio Convertible
Here's my 2006 Mini Cooper S R52 Cabrio Convertible

JCW R109 18" Wheels w/15mm spacers
Koni yellow shocks & Tien Springs 1.2" drop
Painted Hamman Front Lip spoiler
Painted side moldings and front
Plastic Brembo brake covers
One Ball Mod, bigger exhaust tips
HID 55W Lows & Fogs





 
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Getting there.

Here is a picture of how she looks now.

 
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Old 08-26-2014, 06:08 PM
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Nice wheels. What are they?
 
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They are WORK Seekers CXs
 
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ST XTA Coilovers, factory settings out of the box, R90's, 12mm spacers front, 5mm rear.

 
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Originally Posted by beefy6969
Here's my 2006 Mini Cooper S R52 Cabrio Convertible

JCW R109 18" Wheels w/15mm spacers
Koni yellow shocks & Tien Springs 1.2" drop
Painted Hamman Front Lip spoiler
Painted side moldings and front
Plastic Brembo brake covers
One Ball Mod, bigger exhaust tips
HID 55W Lows & Fogs






Very nice and clean R109s look nice.
 
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Originally Posted by batrugger
Thanks. I finally got it all dialed in where it sits good and makes it in and out of the driveway. Here is what my wife has to negotiate every day:



We also finally got the black center caps which is what we originally ordered. They really tie in the wheels a lot better with the rest of the car. It is at the shop having some touch-up done so I will have some pics of the final drop next week after we get it back.
Necro-reply!!! I would love to find a set of these wheels in the states... So awesome!!!
 
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