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philly c · May 14th, 2007, 09:56 AM

Just a general queation is the cooper s lower than the cooper standard as i am wanting to lower my cooper s on 18z and if i opt for the coil overs it wont be a problem but if i opt for a spring it will be lowered a set amount so i am just wanting to no what would be the best set up?

I no 30 to 35 is the norm and i would be more thsanhapopy with that as a dont want to have a ride that is hard as hell.Just a bit better handeling with those gaps inthe arch tops nipped up

Many Thanks for any help

Phil

aid · May 14th, 2007, 09:59 AM

are you reffering to a R56 or R53,50 etc

i own a R53 MCS and im pretty confident its fractionally lower than the cooper but not by much

think this is a general rule for the MCS vs MC for ride height

philly c · May 15th, 2007, 07:14 PM

ANY pics of 18z lowered 30mm??

Would be most greatful!

Phil

Damo · May 17th, 2007, 10:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by philly c (original)

ANY pics of 18z lowered 30mm??

Would be most greatful!

Phil

Richard Crofts · May 17th, 2007, 10:40 AM

On the R53 the Cooper is not as low as the S ... unless it has the sports plus susp that is standard on the S. I believe the difference in height is very very slight.

Damo · May 17th, 2007, 12:40 PM

If you look at the schamtics diagram of the MINI.

You'll See the Cooper's height is lower than the One, and the S schematic has the height the same as the One

Not sure why, think it has something to do with the standard tyres on the car. Cooper S has 16" wheels so sits slightly higher than a cooper on 15's.

Damo · May 17th, 2007, 12:48 PM

Can't find the "Dimensions" diagram/image to show what I mean

philly c · May 18th, 2007, 06:48 PM

thank you for the pics gives me a better idea now what sprngs u running on if you are running on springs????

Cheers

Phil

Damo · May 18th, 2007, 08:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by philly c (original)

thank you for the pics gives me a better idea now what sprngs u running on if you are running on springs????

Cheers

Phil

In both the pictures my cars have Eibach lowering springs.

philly c · May 19th, 2007, 08:30 AM

Damo thast really healpful cheers!

Would you say ya were really happy with eibach?and have you left the standard shocks on the car?

After choosing the eibach springs do ya ever whish ya had gone for coilovers or is the ride pritty spot on?

Many Thanks

Phil

more pics welcome peeps

Damo · May 19th, 2007, 02:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by philly c (original)

Damo thast really healpful cheers!

Would you say ya were really happy with eibach?and have you left the standard shocks on the car?

After choosing the eibach springs do ya ever whish ya had gone for coilovers or is the ride pritty spot on?

Many Thanks

Phil

more pics welcome peeps

Ride can be a harsh and Crashy at times, however I would rather have eibachs than standard suspension. Having said they having had eibachs now for 50+k over 2 cars I want coilovers now.

philly c · May 20th, 2007, 08:13 AM

I think i am going to opt for the blisten coilovers if i can strech to that sort of budget me thinks.Wil have to see what sort of a price i can get.

Cheers Phil

Damo · May 20th, 2007, 11:27 AM

Kw Variant 2's would be cheaper and just as good as the PSS9's

Think your paying a lot for the name.

philly c · May 21st, 2007, 10:19 AM

Do they have the same spec for the diameter of the shock used as i think the blistens use a 40mm or similar???

Damo · May 21st, 2007, 05:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by philly c (original)

Do they have the same spec for the diameter of the shock used as i think the blistens use a 40mm or similar???

There's thicker, and there's overkill

but you pays your money

Considering the cost between the 2 kits, think Variant 3 KW's (Adjustable Bound and Rebound as opposed to the fixed ratio of the Variant 2's) would be better and still cheaper than the PSS9's by £600.

May 14th, 2007, 09:56 AM	#1
philly c MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Darlington Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 154 Offline	cooper s is it lower than cooper standard? Just a general queation is the cooper s lower than the cooper standard as i am wanting to lower my cooper s on 18z and if i opt for the coil overs it wont be a problem but if i opt for a spring it will be lowered a set amount so i am just wanting to no what would be the best set up? I no 30 to 35 is the norm and i would be more thsanhapopy with that as a dont want to have a ride that is hard as hell.Just a bit better handeling with those gaps inthe arch tops nipped up Many Thanks for any help Phil

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May 14th, 2007, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
aid i love that noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hamilton Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 277 Offline	are you reffering to a R56 or R53,50 etc i own a R53 MCS and im pretty confident its fractionally lower than the cooper but not by much think this is a general rule for the MCS vs MC for ride height

May 15th, 2007, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
philly c MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Darlington Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 154 Offline	ANY pics of 18z lowered 30mm?? Would be most greatful! Phil

May 17th, 2007, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 10,649 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by philly c (original) ANY pics of 18z lowered 30mm?? Would be most greatful! Phil

May 17th, 2007, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 3,060 Offline	On the R53 the Cooper is not as low as the S ... unless it has the sports plus susp that is standard on the S. I believe the difference in height is very very slight.

May 17th, 2007, 12:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 10,649 Offline	If you look at the schamtics diagram of the MINI. You'll See the Cooper's height is lower than the One, and the S schematic has the height the same as the One Not sure why, think it has something to do with the standard tyres on the car. Cooper S has 16" wheels so sits slightly higher than a cooper on 15's.

May 17th, 2007, 12:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 10,649 Offline	Can't find the "Dimensions" diagram/image to show what I mean

May 18th, 2007, 06:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
philly c MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Darlington Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 154 Offline	thank you for the pics gives me a better idea now what sprngs u running on if you are running on springs???? Cheers Phil

May 18th, 2007, 08:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 10,649 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by philly c (original) thank you for the pics gives me a better idea now what sprngs u running on if you are running on springs???? Cheers Phil In both the pictures my cars have Eibach lowering springs.

May 19th, 2007, 08:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
philly c MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Darlington Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 154 Offline	Damo thast really healpful cheers! Would you say ya were really happy with eibach?and have you left the standard shocks on the car? After choosing the eibach springs do ya ever whish ya had gone for coilovers or is the ride pritty spot on? Many Thanks Phil more pics welcome peeps

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May 19th, 2007, 02:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 10,649 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by philly c (original) Damo thast really healpful cheers! Would you say ya were really happy with eibach?and have you left the standard shocks on the car? After choosing the eibach springs do ya ever whish ya had gone for coilovers or is the ride pritty spot on? Many Thanks Phil more pics welcome peeps Ride can be a harsh and Crashy at times, however I would rather have eibachs than standard suspension. Having said they having had eibachs now for 50+k over 2 cars I want coilovers now.

May 20th, 2007, 08:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
philly c MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Darlington Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 154 Offline	I think i am going to opt for the blisten coilovers if i can strech to that sort of budget me thinks.Wil have to see what sort of a price i can get. Cheers Phil

May 20th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 10,649 Offline	Kw Variant 2's would be cheaper and just as good as the PSS9's Think your paying a lot for the name.

May 21st, 2007, 10:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
philly c MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Darlington Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 154 Offline	Do they have the same spec for the diameter of the shock used as i think the blistens use a 40mm or similar???

May 21st, 2007, 05:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 10,649 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by philly c (original) Do they have the same spec for the diameter of the shock used as i think the blistens use a 40mm or similar??? There's thicker, and there's overkill but you pays your money Considering the cost between the 2 kits, think Variant 3 KW's (Adjustable Bound and Rebound as opposed to the fixed ratio of the Variant 2's) would be better and still cheaper than the PSS9's by £600.