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chilipack · Jan 11th, 2008, 10:56 PM

Hi Guys, I have a mcs arriving on march the 1st and have until the 21st of Jan to add/take away any of my spec.....im very confused about one minor issue!

which suspension do i go for? the standard or the sports....there is no cost option for the sports but would I be better off with the standard as I wouldnt use the car on a track nor are the roads that great in the area where i live ...the car will be sitting on 17" flame spokes with runflats....

i would be extremly greatful if you could leave comments/suggestions!!!! at the moment I have the standard suspension specced....

please help!

kind regards

supa-dupa-cooper · Jan 11th, 2008, 10:57 PM

I wouldnt go for the Sport Suspension, I think it handles ok as it is and the ride is still comfy on 17's..

..im sure everyone will disagree with me though

FergusM · Jan 11th, 2008, 11:07 PM

I have sports suspension and 17" wheels and find it great...though I do prefer a car to have a stiff ride.

Probably best to get to a dealer and test drive both yourself...over the roads you will typically drive.

Just make sure you have the "LSD" option ticked.

KenL · Jan 11th, 2008, 11:11 PM

My car has 16's and non-sports - really like it.

I test drove a car with SS and 17's. I found the ride a bit too hard for me.

Why not go to the dealer and ask if they can provide a test drive in both if they have them in stock?

TheBigNewt · Jan 12th, 2008, 01:10 AM

With the SS you get 1mm thicker sway bars front and rear (18mm there). That's it. I think the springs/dampers are the same, as is the ride height. If it's free I'd go ahead and get it. In the US it's $500 extra, not worth it because we can get an even thicker 19mm swaybar for less than that. It won't make your ride harsher. (The rf tires will take care of that!)

rkw · Jan 12th, 2008, 05:12 AM

SS does include stiffer springs and dampers (in addition to front and rear sway bars).

KenL · Jan 12th, 2008, 09:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rkw (original)

SS does include stiffer springs and dampers (in addition to front and rear sway bars).

Ride height is the same.

Lawrothegreat · Jan 12th, 2008, 10:28 AM

I had a 04 Cooper with 16"s and sports suspension plus and the handling was brilliant. Sharp, well-balanced, and chuckable with no body roll. I absolutely loved it. Harsh ride though.

I now have a 07 MCS with 17"s and non-sports suspension. At first I was dissapointed as I thought I could detect body roll, and it didn't seem so focussed on the road. After a couple of thousand miles it feels a lot better, although it slightly lacks the directness the 1st generation car had. However for a hot hatch with 17" alloys with runflats, the ride is excellent. I think my MCS can corner faster than my previous MC and is more sure footed in the process it just doesn't make such a drama about it.

I thought that I would regret not having sports suspension but I haven't. I HAVE regretted not getting the LSD though. As KenL suggests go for a test drive.

Jan 11th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#1
chilipack MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 09:59 AM Posts: 53 Offline	Standard or Sports Suspension Hi Guys, I have a mcs arriving on march the 1st and have until the 21st of Jan to add/take away any of my spec.....im very confused about one minor issue! which suspension do i go for? the standard or the sports....there is no cost option for the sports but would I be better off with the standard as I wouldnt use the car on a track nor are the roads that great in the area where i live ...the car will be sitting on 17" flame spokes with runflats.... i would be extremly greatful if you could leave comments/suggestions!!!! at the moment I have the standard suspension specced.... please help! kind regards

Jan 11th, 2008, 10:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 09:59 AM Posts: 18,975 Offline	I wouldnt go for the Sport Suspension, I think it handles ok as it is and the ride is still comfy on 17's.. ..im sure everyone will disagree with me though * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:59 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	My car has 16's and non-sports - really like it. I test drove a car with SS and 17's. I found the ride a bit too hard for me. Why not go to the dealer and ask if they can provide a test drive in both if they have them in stock? Red/Black R56 Cooper

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KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:59 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rkw (original) SS does include stiffer springs and dampers (in addition to front and rear sway bars). Ride height is the same. Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Jan 11th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 09:59 AM Posts: 688 Offline	I have sports suspension and 17" wheels and find it great...though I do prefer a car to have a stiff ride. Probably best to get to a dealer and test drive both yourself...over the roads you will typically drive. Just make sure you have the "LSD" option ticked.

Jan 12th, 2008, 01:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
TheBigNewt MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 38 Offline	With the SS you get 1mm thicker sway bars front and rear (18mm there). That's it. I think the springs/dampers are the same, as is the ride height. If it's free I'd go ahead and get it. In the US it's $500 extra, not worth it because we can get an even thicker 19mm swaybar for less than that. It won't make your ride harsher. (The rf tires will take care of that!)

Jan 12th, 2008, 05:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 587 Offline	SS does include stiffer springs and dampers (in addition to front and rear sway bars).

Jan 12th, 2008, 10:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 09:59 AM Posts: 746 Offline	I had a 04 Cooper with 16"s and sports suspension plus and the handling was brilliant. Sharp, well-balanced, and chuckable with no body roll. I absolutely loved it. Harsh ride though. I now have a 07 MCS with 17"s and non-sports suspension. At first I was dissapointed as I thought I could detect body roll, and it didn't seem so focussed on the road. After a couple of thousand miles it feels a lot better, although it slightly lacks the directness the 1st generation car had. However for a hot hatch with 17" alloys with runflats, the ride is excellent. I think my MCS can corner faster than my previous MC and is more sure footed in the process it just doesn't make such a drama about it. I thought that I would regret not having sports suspension but I haven't. I HAVE regretted not getting the LSD though. As KenL suggests go for a test drive.

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