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Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

I moved this to it's own thread as the previous post was about the second generation MINI, which is different.

Thanks very much Paul, sorry about the earlier confusion!

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

The differences between stock and sports is the shocks and springs I believe. The difference between sport and sports plus is just springs. The hieght and firmness are different, not by huge amounts but by a little.

The JCW suspension (optional on all cars) is lower again and firmer too.

30mm drop does not sit that low over the wheels. I have 35mm KW and its not terribly low but does catch the ground on the strenth lip under the bumper on occasion.

Try minisports eibach specials 20mm drop instead of 30mm like on normal eibachs. Firmer ride, better handling and lower too but without most of the problems the 30-50mm crowd have with clearance. Coupled with FSds they should be pretty effective.

Thanks Richard, that sounds like a great idea! Do you know of any quantified data posted anywhere that does a direct comparison of firmness between standard springs and the Minisports Eibach Specials, or alternatively, what's your best estimate? I'd like to get an idea for how much firmer they will be.

Also, my insurance company approved Koni FSD shocks without any adjustment to premiums. Do you think they are likely to do the same with the springs, or are they likely to be more touchy on that one? Don't want to get my hopes up for too long before I call them and ask about it, in case they tell me I'll need to wait another 10 months until I'm 25. .

Many thanks,
Andrew.