Suspension Koni FSD and HSport springs installed!
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Originally Posted by idoc
Just the original shocks and springs that came on the car! 06 MCSC with JCW.
I went from H-sport / OE shocks to H-sport / FSDs. These are my before and after ratings over various road surfaces and turns. (1 is bad, 10 is the best):
Before
#55
Originally Posted by idoc
Just the original shocks and springs that came on the car! 06 MCSC with JCW.
I went from H-sport / OE shocks to H-sport / FSDs. These are my before and after ratings over various road surfaces and turns. (1 is bad, 10 is the best):
#56
Originally Posted by idoc
Just the original shocks and springs that came on the car! 06 MCSC with JCW.
I went from H-sport / OE shocks to H-sport / FSDs. These are my before and after ratings over various road surfaces and turns. (1 is bad, 10 is the best)The first number is with OE shocks, The second number is with FSDs:
1. Smooth straight roads 7 8
2. Rough straight roads 5 7
3. Smooth sweeping curves 7 8
4. Rough sweeping curves 5 7
5. Expansion joints 3 6
6. Stability on acceleration from stop 5 8
7. Pot Holes 3 6
Overall I noticed a very significant change.
#57
Would it make sense on a car that's tracked to use Koni Yellows in the front and the FSD's in the rear (along with aftermarket springs)? That way you'd have adjustability, but you could leave well enough alone in the back (as you wouldn't have to drill extra holes there, and it's hard to get at the Yellows in the rear to adjust them anyway). If this set-up is feasible, which springs would work well with it?
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#59
Originally Posted by kenchan
tirerack says estimated availability 11/17/06?
WTF?!
WTF?!
I just ordered them from www.MiniMania.com
The price was $629.00
regular shipping takes 1 week.
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#62
Originally Posted by 2005MCS/KK
Actually, I think the reason why you cannot tell the different because you never try the stock shocks + HSport springs combo; now you feel the FSD shocks + HSport springs are similar to stock which means it does has a differnet.
#63
Originally Posted by Larry Clemens
- I do not know what you are talking about. Sorry - Please explain.
#64
Originally Posted by rkw
He is referring to idoc, who noticed little change in the ride after changing from stock shocks and springs, to FSDs and H-Sports at the same time. He is saying that the H-Sports by themselves would have caused a harsher ride, but if the ride remained the same then it must have been the effect of the FSDs.
Thanks a lot RKW, I should have quote Idoc's post with the previous reply, sorry for the confusion.
#65
I'm thinking about moving from my standard suspension on my 2006 Works (SS+), to FSDs with Eibach lowering springs.
Even with the Eibachs, will I still notice a considerably softer and more comfortable ride over rough roads/potholes etc. (not crashing/jarring like it is now!), and also better handling/less bodyroll when cornering/changing direction etc.?!
I want a softer/more comfortable ride, better handling/stability, and better looks (lowered). Will I get this with the FSDs/Eibachs combo?
Even with the Eibachs, will I still notice a considerably softer and more comfortable ride over rough roads/potholes etc. (not crashing/jarring like it is now!), and also better handling/less bodyroll when cornering/changing direction etc.?!
I want a softer/more comfortable ride, better handling/stability, and better looks (lowered). Will I get this with the FSDs/Eibachs combo?
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#67
Just to report that, after driving my Mini S with the FSD/HSport combo for more than a month, I can tell you all it is so great! The car is still bumpy on tough road (tough road means tons of pot holes in Montreal) but not harsh at all! it definately improve the ride a lot! Highly recommand.
#69
It drops approximately 2/3 inche. I remember the tech told me if I want the car to be lower, he can simply used the stock bump stock and cut it in half... But I end up use the bump stop which came with the HSport springs, and it drops almost 2/3 inche, it is not an aggressive drop, but for sure it is lower than stock, and I find the car is much more enjoyable to drive now.
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