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Tara&Paul · Feb 18th, 2008, 10:38 PM

I'm considering getting the JCW suspension to tighten thing's up a bit in the corners, but a bit concerned about the suspension being too hard for day to day use, especially with the 18" wheels and run-flats.

Anyone out there in Mini2 World have any comments or sugestions?

Cheers,

P.

kevkbuk · Feb 19th, 2008, 08:17 AM

I thought about it too but decided it was too expensive and that I'd wait for a bit to see what else came out. Theres a review on Motoringfile.com if you haven't see it both on street and on track, from memory it was great on the track but could be too hard for some people on the street and I believe Gabe runs tested it with non runflats.

nylo · Feb 19th, 2008, 08:25 AM

Hey there guys.

Can't comment on the suspension for the R56, but I did have it on my previous R53 with R105s and runflats. It is a little stiffer than standard, but you can definitely live with it day to day, and you get used to it more and more.

Only thing I would say is that, especially for the R56 which sits higher, it wouldn't be the ticket if you're wanting the car to sit visibly much lower (it only lowers by 10mm)

Hope that's of some use

Tara&Paul · Feb 20th, 2008, 08:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

I'm considering getting the JCW suspension to tighten thing's up a bit in the corners, but a bit concerned about the suspension being too hard for day to day use, especially with the 18" wheels and run-flats.

Anyone out there in Mini2 World have any comments or sugestions?

Cheers,

P.

Spoke to our dealer today, he's going to try and track down an R56 MCS with the JCW suspension for me to have a test drive. So now we wait....

TallAndy · Feb 20th, 2008, 08:56 PM

18" wheels with runflats are spine shattering with any form of suspension. You want to get some non runflat tyres asap like Goodyear F1s!

uberandreman · Mar 8th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Ok so this question has been asked to death and I prob should just find one and test drive to see for myself but w/e.... As far as the JCW suspension is concerned how unbearable is it really I've driven a vette and a boxster and am completly fine with the suspension tightness and even prefer it over the anoying bounciness of my current 06 civic e so if anyone can compare to either of those cars or simaler sports cars suspension it would be a great help thnx

1320autos · Mar 9th, 2008, 03:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

I'm considering getting the JCW suspension to tighten thing's up a bit in the corners, but a bit concerned about the suspension being too hard for day to day use, especially with the 18" wheels and run-flats.

Anyone out there in Mini2 World have any comments or sugestions?

Cheers,

P.

Might be worth you waiting for the next pub meeting

Mini Me GB · Mar 10th, 2008, 06:49 PM

Here is the 3rd part of the motoringfile review: MotoringFile » Archive » JCW Suspension One Month Review I'd say go for it!

Tara&Paul · Mar 13th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

Might be worth you waiting for the next pub meeting

Oh yeah, why?

1320autos · Mar 14th, 2008, 12:31 AM

You'll be able to have a ride in a Cross suspension R56

Feb 18th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#1
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 407 Offline	JCW Suspension? I'm considering getting the JCW suspension to tighten thing's up a bit in the corners, but a bit concerned about the suspension being too hard for day to day use, especially with the 18" wheels and run-flats. Anyone out there in Mini2 World have any comments or sugestions? Cheers, P.

Feb 19th, 2008, 08:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
nylo MINI? Check! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 15,864 Offline	Hey there guys. Can't comment on the suspension for the R56, but I did have it on my previous R53 with R105s and runflats. It is a little stiffer than standard, but you can definitely live with it day to day, and you get used to it more and more. Only thing I would say is that, especially for the R56 which sits higher, it wouldn't be the ticket if you're wanting the car to sit visibly much lower (it only lowers by 10mm) Hope that's of some use The V fred's Resident Lawn Expert - no stripe too narrow

Mar 9th, 2008, 03:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
1320autos MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 1,858 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) I'm considering getting the JCW suspension to tighten thing's up a bit in the corners, but a bit concerned about the suspension being too hard for day to day use, especially with the 18" wheels and run-flats. Anyone out there in Mini2 World have any comments or sugestions? Cheers, P. Might be worth you waiting for the next pub meeting Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

Mar 10th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 721 Offline	Here is the 3rd part of the motoringfile review: MotoringFile » Archive » JCW Suspension One Month Review I'd say go for it! Kent And East Sussex Mini Club

Mar 14th, 2008, 12:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
1320autos MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 1,858 Offline	You'll be able to have a ride in a Cross suspension R56 Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

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Feb 19th, 2008, 08:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 394 Offline	I thought about it too but decided it was too expensive and that I'd wait for a bit to see what else came out. Theres a review on Motoringfile.com if you haven't see it both on street and on track, from memory it was great on the track but could be too hard for some people on the street and I believe Gabe runs tested it with non runflats.

Feb 20th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) I'm considering getting the JCW suspension to tighten thing's up a bit in the corners, but a bit concerned about the suspension being too hard for day to day use, especially with the 18" wheels and run-flats. Anyone out there in Mini2 World have any comments or sugestions? Cheers, P. Spoke to our dealer today, he's going to try and track down an R56 MCS with the JCW suspension for me to have a test drive. So now we wait....

Feb 20th, 2008, 08:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
TallAndy Taller Than You! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bolton Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 1,351 Offline	18" wheels with runflats are spine shattering with any form of suspension. You want to get some non runflat tyres asap like Goodyear F1s!

Mar 8th, 2008, 10:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
uberandreman MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 53 Offline	Ok so this question has been asked to death and I prob should just find one and test drive to see for myself but w/e.... As far as the JCW suspension is concerned how unbearable is it really I've driven a vette and a boxster and am completly fine with the suspension tightness and even prefer it over the anoying bounciness of my current 06 civic e so if anyone can compare to either of those cars or simaler sports cars suspension it would be a great help thnx

Mar 13th, 2008, 10:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original) Might be worth you waiting for the next pub meeting Oh yeah, why?

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