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Coopergeezer · Oct 12th, 2003, 12:06 AM

Apoligies if this has been covered before, but I am sure I remember reading that there was a new Sports Suspension plus fitted to the Cooper S. I was just wondering whether or not, the same Sports Suspension plus is fitted to the Cooper, or whether it is different?

nonsequitur · Oct 12th, 2003, 12:54 AM

It's my understanding that there is no difference between the suspension components on the cars. Sports Suspension Plus is the same if fitted on either car.

I think you can check the front antiroll bars by turning the wheels to full lock (it may make a difference L or R). Sports Suspension Plus is labeled "Cooper S" (Cooper or Cooper S with SS+, 24.0mm diameter), and Sports Suspension is labeled "Cooper" (SS, 22.5mm diameter).

NEMINI · Oct 12th, 2003, 11:34 PM

SS+ is the same on both cars however it is syandard on the MCS and an option on the MC

obehave · Oct 13th, 2003, 12:03 AM

Same indeed.
Now if you know anyone that wants my OEM SS+ rear sway bar please point them my way.

Coopergeezer · Oct 13th, 2003, 09:19 PM

Thanks for the replies. Did they modify the SSP as some point during later builds?

KenL · Oct 13th, 2003, 10:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Coopergeezer

Thanks for the replies. Did they modify the SSP as some point during later builds?

Yes. The dampers were softened slightly to improve the ride. There were huge threads about it a few months ago.

Coopergeezer · Oct 13th, 2003, 11:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL

Yes. The dampers were softened slightly to improve the ride. There were huge threads about it a few months ago.

Cheers Ken, I thought I remember reading something about it.

northandy · Oct 14th, 2003, 12:20 PM

I believe it was for cars produced after May 1st 2003.... IMO makes a big improvement, but I know some people arent as keen !!

Oct 12th, 2003, 12:06 AM	#1
Coopergeezer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Abingdon, Oxon Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 243 Offline	SSP different on Cooper S than on Cooper? Apoligies if this has been covered before, but I am sure I remember reading that there was a new Sports Suspension plus fitted to the Cooper S. I was just wondering whether or not, the same Sports Suspension plus is fitted to the Cooper, or whether it is different? Chilli Red with White Roof, Chilli Pack, ASC+T, SSP, Climate Control,17" S-Spoke Alloys, Harmon Kardon, CD-Changer, Multi function steering wheel, White Stripes and BMW Aero Kit.

Oct 12th, 2003, 12:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
nonsequitur MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 1,471 Offline	It's my understanding that there is no difference between the suspension components on the cars. Sports Suspension Plus is the same if fitted on either car. I think you can check the front antiroll bars by turning the wheels to full lock (it may make a difference L or R). Sports Suspension Plus is labeled "Cooper S" (Cooper or Cooper S with SS+, 24.0mm diameter), and Sports Suspension is labeled "Cooper" (SS, 22.5mm diameter). '02 MINI Cooper CVT(6/12/02; Indi Blue/Black, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S (6/26/67; Tartan Red/Black, 10x4.5")

Oct 12th, 2003, 11:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 7,866 Offline	SS+ is the same on both cars however it is syandard on the MCS and an option on the MC NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Oct 13th, 2003, 09:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Coopergeezer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Abingdon, Oxon Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 243 Offline	Thanks for the replies. Did they modify the SSP as some point during later builds? Chilli Red with White Roof, Chilli Pack, ASC+T, SSP, Climate Control,17" S-Spoke Alloys, Harmon Kardon, CD-Changer, Multi function steering wheel, White Stripes and BMW Aero Kit.

Oct 13th, 2003, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Coopergeezer Thanks for the replies. Did they modify the SSP as some point during later builds? Yes. The dampers were softened slightly to improve the ride. There were huge threads about it a few months ago. Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Oct 13th, 2003, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Same indeed. Now if you know anyone that wants my OEM SS+ rear sway bar please point them my way.

Oct 13th, 2003, 11:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Coopergeezer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Abingdon, Oxon Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 243 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL Yes. The dampers were softened slightly to improve the ride. There were huge threads about it a few months ago. Cheers Ken, I thought I remember reading something about it. Chilli Red with White Roof, Chilli Pack, ASC+T, SSP, Climate Control,17" S-Spoke Alloys, Harmon Kardon, CD-Changer, Multi function steering wheel, White Stripes and BMW Aero Kit.

Oct 14th, 2003, 12:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 14,328 Offline	I believe it was for cars produced after May 1st 2003.... IMO makes a big improvement, but I know some people arent as keen !!

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