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kevkbuk · May 1st, 2008, 02:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original)

I did not specify Sports Suspension as I heard it made the ride too harsh with 17" Runflats. I have since learned that Sports Suspension provides slightly thicker Anti-Roll bars, but the shock absorber springs are as per Standard

I did try 38 psi which was OK on good surfaces but on some of the rural roads in the UK my teeth almost fell out

Hence me using 35 psi.

We've already discussed this on here, but I'm sure the sports suspension is more than just different roll bars, I think the springs are different and wouldn't be surprised if the shocks are too. After driving both suspension setups I don't believe the roll bars are the only difference...

Its funny how subjective this kind of thing is! I don't mean to pick on this post in particular, but I have 17" runflats with sports suspension and yes its firm, but in no way does it ever rattle your teeth, so I've no idea how the standard suspension could manage it. I do 60 miles a day in it and its not the kind of suspension that tires you.

At the end of the day you've just gotta try the cars out, if you drive one with standard suspension and your happy with it then great, if not go for the sport its much better

May 1st, 2008, 02:57 PM	#8
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 423 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original) I did not specify Sports Suspension as I heard it made the ride too harsh with 17" Runflats. I have since learned that Sports Suspension provides slightly thicker Anti-Roll bars, but the shock absorber springs are as per Standard I did try 38 psi which was OK on good surfaces but on some of the rural roads in the UK my teeth almost fell out Hence me using 35 psi. We've already discussed this on here, but I'm sure the sports suspension is more than just different roll bars, I think the springs are different and wouldn't be surprised if the shocks are too. After driving both suspension setups I don't believe the roll bars are the only difference... Its funny how subjective this kind of thing is! I don't mean to pick on this post in particular, but I have 17" runflats with sports suspension and yes its firm, but in no way does it ever rattle your teeth, so I've no idea how the standard suspension could manage it. I do 60 miles a day in it and its not the kind of suspension that tires you. At the end of the day you've just gotta try the cars out, if you drive one with standard suspension and your happy with it then great, if not go for the sport its much better