MINI2 - MINI Forum - View Single Post - Sport Suspension Plus... should I get it?

KlausR · Jul 7th, 2004, 11:26 PM

Regarding an increase in spring rates of 10 percent the step from SS to SSP is actually bigger than most factory sport suspension upgrades.

I think the question is not if it is noticable (you bet it is!) but if it is desirable on the Cooper. The MINI has a very well working suspension geometry so provided you are not so much into aggressive steering input a bit more body roll doesn´t harm the car´s handling very much.

It´s all your choice:

If you want a well-balanced and composed car with reasonable ride comfort, take the standard Cooper, if you want a steering wheel guided point and shoot weapon with lightning reflexes, go for the SSP.

Klaus

Jul 7th, 2004, 11:26 PM	#7
KlausR MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany (NRW) Local Time: 01:28 AM Posts: 507 Offline	Regarding an increase in spring rates of 10 percent the step from SS to SSP is actually bigger than most factory sport suspension upgrades. I think the question is not if it is noticable (you bet it is!) but if it is desirable on the Cooper. The MINI has a very well working suspension geometry so provided you are not so much into aggressive steering input a bit more body roll doesn´t harm the car´s handling very much. It´s all your choice: If you want a well-balanced and composed car with reasonable ride comfort, take the standard Cooper, if you want a steering wheel guided point and shoot weapon with lightning reflexes, go for the SSP. Klaus Don´t bother me with: Vans, SUVs and Grandpatronic