KW springs fitted

[Virez]

Hi all,

I had my KW springs fitted 2 weeks ago by Lohen. Thanks to Nick and Andrey. I highly recommend these guys and the KW springs, it's no hasher ride, better handling and totally transformed the looks. I also managed to have a go in Nick's car comparing my springs to his Eibach coilovers and they are nowhere near as good as his! Those coilovers are simply amazing but shame it's too much money for me Anyway I'm really happy with my springs because it's good value mod.

Check out the pics attached.

Will

[tmvdv]

man, your car is looking nice!

[wibbly]

Looks very You obviously got yourself some good information and advice from somewhere

[nylo]

Great looking car, you've got that just about right, so sweet!

I'm interested to read about the springs, coz normally you just read (especially on here) about Eibachs being the best, so it's nice to hear of alternatives, especially when you say the ride is no harsher...

What tyres are you running? And did you have runflats before? How much do your springs lower the car by?

Once again, sweet looking MINI

[Virez]

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo

Great looking car, you've got that just about right, so sweet!

I'm interested to read about the springs, coz normally you just read (especially on here) about Eibachs being the best, so it's nice to hear of alternatives, especially when you say the ride is no harsher...

What tyres are you running? And did you have runflats before? How much do your springs lower the car by?

Once again, sweet looking MINI

Thanks for all the nice comments.

I'm running Toyo T1-S 215/40/17 and I never had runflats before so I can't compare the two. The KW's drop the car by 35mm whereas the Eibach's springs only drop 30mm. I can feel the rear of the car is much harsher than the front through the bumps, it was like this before I changed the springs so I guess it must be due to the low profile tyres.

[tmvdv]

Quote:

I can feel the rear of the car is much harsher than the front through the bumps, it was like this before I changed the springs so I guess it must be due to the low profile tyres.

i always put that down to the short wheel-base of the car, not the tyres...

the speedbumps at the eurotunnel make my passengers almost jump out the seats, even at 5mph!

[nylo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Virez

Thanks for all the nice comments.

I'm running Toyo T1-S 215/40/17 and I never had runflats before so I can't compare the two. The KW's drop the car by 35mm whereas the Eibach's springs only drop 30mm. I can feel the rear of the car is much harsher than the front through the bumps, it was like this before I changed the springs so I guess it must be due to the low profile tyres.

Is it harsh enough to make you go when you hit a bump or whatever? Do you have any trouble with speed humps etc?

[rs_t]

Thats a realy nice Mini. IMO: perfect ride hight!

[woodsy_bear]

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo

Is it harsh enough to make you go when you hit a bump or whatever? Do you have any trouble with speed humps etc?

I've got KW springs with 205/40/17 tyres. I think the ride is a little harsher, but this is far out weighed by the way the car looks and handles . Some dips in the road can take you by surprise though.

Big speed bumps cause the front bumper to catch a little, but its only the lip under the bumper which you can't see that catches, it's made of really soft plastic which you can bend right back by pokinig it with your finger so I don't think it causes any damage.

[nylo]

Quote: Originally Posted by woodsy_bear

I've got KW springs with 205/40/17 tyres. I think the ride is a little harsher, but this is far out weighed by the way the car looks and handles . Some dips in the road can take you by surprise though.

Big speed bumps cause the front bumper to catch a little, but its only the lip under the bumper which you can't see that catches, it's made of really soft plastic which you can bend right back by pokinig it with your finger so I don't think it causes any damage.

Poking it back with your finger?! That the technical term?

Really am going to have to get a ride in a lowered MINI one of these days to judge for myself methinks

[Mini Lou]

I got the Eibach Springs - and mines not riding that low at all. Infact ya wouldn't really notice it at all too much. It is a harder ride though - having lots of fun on roundabouts

[woodsy_bear]

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo

Poking it back with your finger?! That the technical term?

Yes I'm sorry I've got to stop with the techie speak, I'm baffling people with my knowledge

[nylo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Lou

I got the Eibach Springs - and mines not riding that low at all. Infact ya wouldn't really notice it at all too much. It is a harder ride though - having lots of fun on roundabouts

Long time no see Lou, how's things? As a fellow Irish- crap-roads driver, do you think the springs are TOO hard for our roads?

[nylo]

Quote: Originally Posted by woodsy_bear

Yes I'm sorry I've got to stop with the techie speak, I'm baffling people with my knowledge

[mooneymini]

im looking to buy a set of these kw springs,

how easy/costly are they to fit?

I couldnt trust myself, who does it and how much could i expect to pay for fitting???

Thanks