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KMK163 · Nov 10th, 2006, 10:46 AM

Then guys answer me this. I have a 2003 MCS with 18" KAHN RSV alloys ok? My suspension is the stantard MCS. If i cannot afford coilovers what do you reccomend then as alternative. I mean what springs do you reccommend? They told me Eibach look silly cause the back is lower than the front. Is this true and if yes do you have any other reccomendations?

Any other drivers with other springs brand on? Thanks in advance

Paul · Nov 10th, 2006, 10:52 AM

I cant help with your question, but I've moved it to the right forum for you, so hopefully someone will pipe up with some advice.

kyriian · Nov 10th, 2006, 05:02 PM

back lower than the front? not to me!

MINIMANIAUK · Nov 10th, 2006, 05:13 PM

save up for the coilovers!! lowering springs are at best a compromise,and in the longer term you will save money because you first buy lowering springs and fitting and then have to remove the springs/shocks when shocks wear out and replace, might as well just get coilovers ,some have a lifetime warranty

Damo · Nov 10th, 2006, 09:02 PM

What MINIMANIAUK said but if you cant afford and want lowering springs, Eibachs or KW's are

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snid · Nov 10th, 2006, 10:12 PM

What's your goal? Low for looks? Autocross / track performance and who cares about looks? Do you need at least a little ground clearance for bad roads / winter driving?

humph · Nov 10th, 2006, 11:04 PM

Everyone says that shocks wear quicker with lowering springs fitted. Based on the fact that my Cooper is a month old and I have a set of new Eibachs waiting to be fitted What sort of lifespan are we talking then? Oh and i do about 20k miles a year. Some educated guesses in miles or years would be appreciated.

KMK163 · Nov 13th, 2006, 06:00 AM

Hey guys. I am not doing any track days or anything. My S its just my daily driver to work and all i do is to give it a little push on high gears that means 3-4-5-6 on the high way. I never drag race or street race with it. So i guess i am more into looks than perfromance.

How many mm does the Eibachs and KW lowers the car?

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kyriian Dating my S Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Local Time: 09:03 AM Posts: 597 Offline	back lower than the front? not to me! 03 Dark Silver MCS w/ White roof

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MINIMANIAUK MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 03:03 PM Posts: 1,023 Offline	save up for the coilovers!! lowering springs are at best a compromise,and in the longer term you will save money because you first buy lowering springs and fitting and then have to remove the springs/shocks when shocks wear out and replace, might as well just get coilovers ,some have a lifetime warranty www.minimaniauk.com

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Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 03:03 PM Posts: 10,588 Offline	What MINIMANIAUK said but if you cant afford and want lowering springs, Eibachs or KW's are Eibachs... My Cooper... S... North West Rolling Road Day 26th July LINK NOW FIXED!

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KMK163 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 239 Offline	Then guys answer me this. I have a 2003 MCS with 18" KAHN RSV alloys ok? My suspension is the stantard MCS. If i cannot afford coilovers what do you reccomend then as alternative. I mean what springs do you reccommend? They told me Eibach look silly cause the back is lower than the front. Is this true and if yes do you have any other reccomendations? Any other drivers with other springs brand on? Thanks in advance

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Nov 10th, 2006, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:03 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	I cant help with your question, but I've moved it to the right forum for you, so hopefully someone will pipe up with some advice.

Nov 10th, 2006, 11:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 03:03 PM Posts: 2,415 Offline	Everyone says that shocks wear quicker with lowering springs fitted. Based on the fact that my Cooper is a month old and I have a set of new Eibachs waiting to be fitted What sort of lifespan are we talking then? Oh and i do about 20k miles a year. Some educated guesses in miles or years would be appreciated.

Nov 13th, 2006, 06:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
KMK163 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 239 Offline	Hey guys. I am not doing any track days or anything. My S its just my daily driver to work and all i do is to give it a little push on high gears that means 3-4-5-6 on the high way. I never drag race or street race with it. So i guess i am more into looks than perfromance. How many mm does the Eibachs and KW lowers the car?

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