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phil_c · Jun 2nd, 2007, 04:13 PM

Heres my car with the springs and milltek fitted. What do yous think?? The first two pics are the old parts!!

Rob PLCPR · Jun 2nd, 2007, 04:18 PM

Very nice indeed mate! Love the JCW wheels.

drumzz · Jun 2nd, 2007, 04:19 PM

your car is the NICEST LOOKING r56 i have seen without a doubt. it is 2 hot. (and im no fan of the r56!)

CC07ERS · Jun 2nd, 2007, 05:01 PM

Looks great money well spent

NeuroBeaker · Jun 2nd, 2007, 05:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by drumzz (original)

your car is the NICEST LOOKING r56 i have seen without a doubt. it is 2 hot. (and im no fan of the r56!)

I agree. It's certainly the best looking R56 MINI I've ever seen... truly stunning.

*Searches around in his pockets for some money... finds £4.11*

I've got £4.01 (need £0.10 for the gym locker later)... somehow, I don't think that would go very far towards achieving comparable magnificence.

*Looks forlorn and wanders off*

nylo · Jun 4th, 2007, 11:08 AM

Phil, looks great

Didn't take you long to start the modding! How do the Eibachs feel?

Will definitely have to keep an eye out for you round Bangor now

And keep an eye out for the next run, be good to have you (and an R56) along

phil_c · Jun 4th, 2007, 04:05 PM

It feels far better nylo, it is definately the way it should be. I didnt know about lowering it because i lowered a car before and it buffed really bad, but this dosnt buff at all and it feels really solid. I will definately go on the next run!! What suspension is in your car???

dazzpowder · Jun 4th, 2007, 04:09 PM

It's what the R56 needs, it's sitting @ jus' the right height now.

Den W · Jun 4th, 2007, 04:26 PM

Hi Phil

How much lower is your car and does the front clear speed humps ok...car looks wicked BTW !

Cheers

Den

phil_c · Jun 4th, 2007, 04:36 PM

I think its about 25-30mm lower, but it is a tight squeez over speed bumps. This easy to fix, all you have to do is take of the two plastic strips below the bumper!!

marx87 · Jun 4th, 2007, 05:09 PM

Looks great lowered, i think i will do the same to mine... wont be in any rush for the milltek though! i dont like the oval cans one bit! each to their own...

nylo · Jun 4th, 2007, 05:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by phil_c (original)

It feels far better nylo, it is definately the way it should be. I didnt know about lowering it because i lowered a car before and it buffed really bad, but this dosnt buff at all and it feels really solid. I will definately go on the next run!! What suspension is in your car???

Good man, that's what I like to hear

It's probably coz there's plenty of room for the R56 to be lowered that you're not having too many issues.

I've got the Works suspension on mine, and I find that's plenty - I work in an office out the back roads behind Donaghadee, and if I take some of the yumps at any great speed, I do scrape, so lowering any more wasn't really an option.

118 · Jun 4th, 2007, 06:23 PM

looks great

how do you find the Milltek? I have my R56 booked in for the Milltek on 2 July, but would be interested to hear your views on it - have you got the full system?

phil_c · Jun 6th, 2007, 03:37 PM

I find the milltek good, but they would not give me the down pipe/cat as there seems to be a problem with an engine management light coming on. They say that it will be avaliable at the end of the month. As for the rest of the system it is first class and does seem to give it a little power and better throtle response, but if you want a really loud exhaust note i wouldnt go for this, it is slightly louder and more throaty but not loud enough to give you a sore head!!

mister.t · Jun 6th, 2007, 04:02 PM

That looks stunning!!! Looks great lowered

118 · Jun 6th, 2007, 04:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by phil_c (original)

I find the milltek good, but they would not give me the down pipe/cat as there seems to be a problem with an engine management light coming on. They say that it will be avaliable at the end of the month. As for the rest of the system it is first class and does seem to give it a little power and better throtle response, but if you want a really loud exhaust note i wouldnt go for this, it is slightly louder and more throaty but not loud enough to give you a sore head!!

excellent! I'm not too bothered about it being really loud, just a slightly more throatier sound would be nice - do you find it burbles and pops any more than before?

gordonjohnson · Jun 7th, 2007, 03:05 AM

For all of you that have the Pro Line Springs: I have tried to give the OE shocks a chance, but the rears have got me going.

Speed bumps and trenches (Southern California does not use burried sewer line for street runoff) they always seem to bottom out the suspension. I am torn about which shock to get, but will probably order the Koni adjustibles this weekend.

What have you done, do you have this problem ?

minimad17 · Jun 8th, 2007, 08:33 AM

stunning stunning car mate! would love to hear it aswell? any chance of loading sum videos when you get a chance? im truely blown away

MINI-Morgan · Jun 16th, 2007, 01:34 PM

Very nice

Whats the drop on the Eibachs? 30mm?

Bomber · Aug 27th, 2007, 02:34 PM

loving the new look

Im thinking of purchasing the springs and miltek system next

Jun 2nd, 2007, 04:13 PM	#1
phil_c MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangor Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 97 Offline	Fitted Milltek and Eibach Springs Heres my car with the springs and milltek fitted. What do yous think?? The first two pics are the old parts!! Attached Thumbnails

Jun 2nd, 2007, 04:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rob PLCPR PW/B R56 Cooper is here! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carlisle, Cumbria Local Time: 04:45 AM Posts: 178 Offline	Very nice indeed mate! Love the JCW wheels. PW/B R56 Cooper is here!!! Lovin it, Lovin it, Lovin it!!!!

Jun 2nd, 2007, 05:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by drumzz (original) your car is the NICEST LOOKING r56 i have seen without a doubt. it is 2 hot. (and im no fan of the r56!) I agree. It's certainly the best looking R56 MINI I've ever seen... truly stunning. *Searches around in his pockets for some money... finds £4.11* I've got £4.01 (need £0.10 for the gym locker later)... somehow, I don't think that would go very far towards achieving comparable magnificence. *Looks forlorn and wanders off* * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Jun 4th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Den W Now Aero Kitted! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 332 Offline	Hi Phil How much lower is your car and does the front clear speed humps ok...car looks wicked BTW ! Cheers Den ESSEXMINI2ERS

Jun 4th, 2007, 06:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
118 white wrinkly fingers.... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 19,307 Offline	looks great how do you find the Milltek? I have my R56 booked in for the Milltek on 2 July, but would be interested to hear your views on it - have you got the full system? * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

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Jun 2nd, 2007, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
drumzz MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 315 Offline	your car is the NICEST LOOKING r56 i have seen without a doubt. it is 2 hot. (and im no fan of the r56!)

Jun 2nd, 2007, 05:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 2,721 Offline	Looks great money well spent

Jun 4th, 2007, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 17,145 Offline	Phil, looks great Didn't take you long to start the modding! How do the Eibachs feel? Will definitely have to keep an eye out for you round Bangor now And keep an eye out for the next run, be good to have you (and an R56) along

Jun 4th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
phil_c MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangor Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 97 Offline	It feels far better nylo, it is definately the way it should be. I didnt know about lowering it because i lowered a car before and it buffed really bad, but this dosnt buff at all and it feels really solid. I will definately go on the next run!! What suspension is in your car???

Jun 4th, 2007, 04:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
dazzpowder MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 99 Offline	It's what the R56 needs, it's sitting @ jus' the right height now.

Jun 4th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
phil_c MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangor Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 97 Offline	I think its about 25-30mm lower, but it is a tight squeez over speed bumps. This easy to fix, all you have to do is take of the two plastic strips below the bumper!!

Jun 4th, 2007, 05:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
marx87 R56 MCS Works For Sale! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle UK Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 472 Offline	Looks great lowered, i think i will do the same to mine... wont be in any rush for the milltek though! i dont like the oval cans one bit! each to their own...

Jun 4th, 2007, 05:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 17,145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by phil_c (original) It feels far better nylo, it is definately the way it should be. I didnt know about lowering it because i lowered a car before and it buffed really bad, but this dosnt buff at all and it feels really solid. I will definately go on the next run!! What suspension is in your car??? Good man, that's what I like to hear It's probably coz there's plenty of room for the R56 to be lowered that you're not having too many issues. I've got the Works suspension on mine, and I find that's plenty - I work in an office out the back roads behind Donaghadee, and if I take some of the yumps at any great speed, I do scrape, so lowering any more wasn't really an option.

Jun 6th, 2007, 03:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
phil_c MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangor Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 97 Offline	I find the milltek good, but they would not give me the down pipe/cat as there seems to be a problem with an engine management light coming on. They say that it will be avaliable at the end of the month. As for the rest of the system it is first class and does seem to give it a little power and better throtle response, but if you want a really loud exhaust note i wouldnt go for this, it is slightly louder and more throaty but not loud enough to give you a sore head!!

Jun 6th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
mister.t Dodgey, er, dodgem driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 3,948 Offline	That looks stunning!!! Looks great lowered A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Jun 6th, 2007, 04:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
118 white wrinkly fingers.... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 19,307 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by phil_c (original) I find the milltek good, but they would not give me the down pipe/cat as there seems to be a problem with an engine management light coming on. They say that it will be avaliable at the end of the month. As for the rest of the system it is first class and does seem to give it a little power and better throtle response, but if you want a really loud exhaust note i wouldnt go for this, it is slightly louder and more throaty but not loud enough to give you a sore head!! excellent! I'm not too bothered about it being really loud, just a slightly more throatier sound would be nice - do you find it burbles and pops any more than before? * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Jun 7th, 2007, 03:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
gordonjohnson MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 04:45 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Eibach Pro Line Spring Bounce For all of you that have the Pro Line Springs: I have tried to give the OE shocks a chance, but the rears have got me going. Speed bumps and trenches (Southern California does not use burried sewer line for street runoff) they always seem to bottom out the suspension. I am torn about which shock to get, but will probably order the Koni adjustibles this weekend. What have you done, do you have this problem ?

Jun 8th, 2007, 08:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
minimad17 R56 S in the making Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 198 Offline	stunning stunning car mate! would love to hear it aswell? any chance of loading sum videos when you get a chance? im truely blown away

Jun 16th, 2007, 01:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 4,611 Offline	Very nice Whats the drop on the Eibachs? 30mm? One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Aug 27th, 2007, 02:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bomber MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 8 Offline	loving the new look Im thinking of purchasing the springs and miltek system next

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