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Chief_Charlie · Dec 4th, 2006, 06:54 AM

It seemed that whenever you read a thread regarding modifying the MCS, one of the first (and most frequent) modifications mentioned was changing out the rear sway bar to a "heavier" (stiffer) unit. Most owners would opt to install an H Sport or Alta, or similar 22 mm rear bar, reducing understeer.

Amazingly, I haven't seen any posts about GP owners rushing out to change the rear bar.

Is the handling for the GP that much different than that of a 06 JCW with a JCW suspension that it isn't necessary? From the various magazine reviews, the GP does have some understeer.

I've got an 04 MCS with JCW, but it has the stock suspension, save for a 22 mm rear sway bar. It's very neutral, and much better in twisties than my wife's bone stock MCS.

Nit having had a chance to wring out a GP, I can't compare the handling between the two; but the MCS does seem more neutral than the GP.

Anyone already replaced their GP's rear bar, or planning to soon?

Charlie

Jim Ray · Dec 5th, 2006, 09:50 AM

Hi Charlie!

I think that the Draconian insurance rules limit mods in Europe and England. We can do almost anything to our MINI's in the US, and if we have a problem, they insurance just refuses to cover the replacement cost of the modded item. In some other countries, it voids the policy. Slows down upgrading a lot.

Dec 4th, 2006, 06:54 AM	#1
Chief_Charlie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Clara, CA Local Time: 09:17 PM Posts: 278 Offline	Rear Sway Bar for the GP ? It seemed that whenever you read a thread regarding modifying the MCS, one of the first (and most frequent) modifications mentioned was changing out the rear sway bar to a "heavier" (stiffer) unit. Most owners would opt to install an H Sport or Alta, or similar 22 mm rear bar, reducing understeer. Amazingly, I haven't seen any posts about GP owners rushing out to change the rear bar. Is the handling for the GP that much different than that of a 06 JCW with a JCW suspension that it isn't necessary? From the various magazine reviews, the GP does have some understeer. I've got an 04 MCS with JCW, but it has the stock suspension, save for a 22 mm rear sway bar. It's very neutral, and much better in twisties than my wife's bone stock MCS. Nit having had a chance to wring out a GP, I can't compare the handling between the two; but the MCS does seem more neutral than the GP. Anyone already replaced their GP's rear bar, or planning to soon? Charlie

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Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 1,548 Offline	Hi Charlie! I think that the Draconian insurance rules limit mods in Europe and England. We can do almost anything to our MINI's in the US, and if we have a problem, they insurance just refuses to cover the replacement cost of the modded item. In some other countries, it voids the policy. Slows down upgrading a lot.

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