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DinkaDonka · Oct 12th, 2002, 08:37 AM

Hi ppl i am getting my silver coop lowered about 25/30 mm but i dont have clue wot it will look like cos i aint seen 1 with an aero kit which has bin lowered any pics would be great (in any colour)

Cheers
Paul

johnlummis · Oct 12th, 2002, 04:30 PM

Hi Paul, Think again about lowering with the bodykit.Look at a Mini with the aerokit on it,especially the front bumper,look underneath the front part of the bumper and you will see a part that is only about 4" from the ground,lower that 30mm and you have less than 3" clearance.Think of road humps and other things that you see in the road that you now just clear,they will damage your bumper and whatever else the broken off pieces go into.Be careful it could be expensive quite often,all the best,John.

Dom · Oct 12th, 2002, 04:33 PM

Paul Simonds has his lowered with the aero kit, but is on 18's... look in his gallery...

Would agree with john lummis... it'll be a pain in the arse, look good though!

Dom

benggolf · Oct 12th, 2002, 04:35 PM

Has anyone just installed the side skirts of the aerokit on an MCS? Pictures will be appreciated. Thanks.

6f7 · Oct 12th, 2002, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnlummis
Look at a Mini with the aerokit on it,especially the front bumper,look underneath the front part of the bumper and you will see a part that is only about 4" from the ground,lower that 30mm and you have less than 3" clearance.

I have heard the piece hit bottom a few times in the six months I've been driving. It isn't often, but three good hits was enough to damage it. It now has a small 4" crack where it meets the underside of the bumper in the center. I saw the same crack on another aero kit. That part is bound to get beat up more if it is any lower. What is the reason behind that part hanging down? Maybe you could cut it off If your going to drop your MINI.

Paul Simonds · Oct 13th, 2002, 02:44 PM

Hi

I have lowered my mini by 35mm and fitted the aero kit, what i would say is the front will scuff if on a steep speed bump and also when parking front end into a kerb be careful as the car is generally lower than the kerb

Paul

PS Still worth it for the look

CUTiger3 · Oct 13th, 2002, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Simonds
Hi

I have lowered my mini by 35mm and fitted the aero kit, what i would say is the front will scuff if on a steep speed bump and also when parking front end into a kerb be careful as the car is generally lower than the kerb

Paul

PS Still worth it for the look

That is a Sweeeeet ride

suprchrgdmini · Oct 13th, 2002, 10:13 PM

I love the way that looks, i think i might have to lower my car, what springs did you use and how is the ride.Is it very bumpy or did it retain the same ride just a little stiffer.

Paul Simonds · Oct 14th, 2002, 06:49 AM

Hi

i have had a new anti roll bar and bushes from Mini Madness and the car runs really stiff a bit like a go kart, i have spax springs

Paul

Oct 12th, 2002, 08:37 AM	#1
DinkaDonka MINI 2 OLD BOY Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bishop Auckland Local Time: 10:58 PM Posts: 727 Offline	Lowered cooper with aero kit Hi ppl i am getting my silver coop lowered about 25/30 mm but i dont have clue wot it will look like cos i aint seen 1 with an aero kit which has bin lowered any pics would be great (in any colour) Cheers Paul

Oct 12th, 2002, 04:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnlummis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oldham,England. Local Time: 11:58 PM Posts: 182 Offline	Lowered with aero kit Hi Paul, Think again about lowering with the bodykit.Look at a Mini with the aerokit on it,especially the front bumper,look underneath the front part of the bumper and you will see a part that is only about 4" from the ground,lower that 30mm and you have less than 3" clearance.Think of road humps and other things that you see in the road that you now just clear,they will damage your bumper and whatever else the broken off pieces go into.Be careful it could be expensive quite often,all the best,John.

Oct 12th, 2002, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 03:58 PM Posts: 4,062 Offline	Has anyone just installed the side skirts of the aerokit on an MCS? Pictures will be appreciated. Thanks. 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

Oct 12th, 2002, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
6f7 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 04:58 PM Posts: 264 Offline	Re: Lowered with aero kit Quote: Originally posted by johnlummis Look at a Mini with the aerokit on it,especially the front bumper,look underneath the front part of the bumper and you will see a part that is only about 4" from the ground,lower that 30mm and you have less than 3" clearance. I have heard the piece hit bottom a few times in the six months I've been driving. It isn't often, but three good hits was enough to damage it. It now has a small 4" crack where it meets the underside of the bumper in the center. I saw the same crack on another aero kit. That part is bound to get beat up more if it is any lower. What is the reason behind that part hanging down? Maybe you could cut it off If your going to drop your MINI.

Oct 13th, 2002, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Simonds MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:58 PM Posts: 290 Offline	Aero Kit and lowering Hi I have lowered my mini by 35mm and fitted the aero kit, what i would say is the front will scuff if on a steep speed bump and also when parking front end into a kerb be careful as the car is generally lower than the kerb Paul PS Still worth it for the look Attached Thumbnails

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Oct 12th, 2002, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 11:58 PM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Paul Simonds has his lowered with the aero kit, but is on 18's... look in his gallery... Would agree with john lummis... it'll be a pain in the arse, look good though! Dom

Oct 13th, 2002, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
CUTiger3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate South Caroli Local Time: 06:58 PM Posts: 345 Offline	Re: Aero Kit and lowering Quote: Originally posted by Paul Simonds Hi I have lowered my mini by 35mm and fitted the aero kit, what i would say is the front will scuff if on a steep speed bump and also when parking front end into a kerb be careful as the car is generally lower than the kerb Paul PS Still worth it for the look That is a Sweeeeet ride Coop 2 (Speedy) - '07 DS/DS MCS

Oct 13th, 2002, 10:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
suprchrgdmini BOLT ON MASTER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island NY Local Time: 05:58 PM Posts: 538 Offline	I love the way that looks, i think i might have to lower my car, what springs did you use and how is the ride.Is it very bumpy or did it retain the same ride just a little stiffer.

Oct 14th, 2002, 06:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Simonds MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:58 PM Posts: 290 Offline	Lowered Hi i have had a new anti roll bar and bushes from Mini Madness and the car runs really stiff a bit like a go kart, i have spax springs Paul Last edited by Paul Simonds : Oct 15th, 2002 at 08:34 AM.

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