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R99 · Aug 29th, 2007, 05:17 PM

Hi All

I've been making a fair few changes to the car recently and I'm now wanting to lower it. I've noticed MINISport have 20mm Eibach springs for £99. These seem like a good price and 20mm might be a better option considering my car has the Aero Kit, however would it be pointless only loweing by 20mm?

Baisically I just wondered if people could recommend which springs to buy, the 20mm or 30mm ones? Also are Eibach worthwhile or should I consider other options?

Finally does anyone have a rough idea on the fitting cost of springs as I have zero technical knowledge when it comes to cars.

Regards,

James.

..Blackadder.. · Aug 29th, 2007, 05:46 PM

Hi James Minisport fitted mine 20mm £125 all in i'd go with 20mm as you have the areo bumper in saying that do you encounter many speed bumps on your travels??? mine scrapes some times depends on how big the bumps are, have you had the spoiler fitted yet.

R99 · Aug 29th, 2007, 05:56 PM

Thanks Blackadder. £125 all in seems like a good price to me.

I dont encounter many speed bumps at all really but I live out in the sticks and the country roads have lots of dips in them, so dont want to go too low. I was kind of convinced 20mm would be the best allround 'compromise'

Did you notice much of an improvement handling wise with them on, and does the car actually look much lower, stupid question I know but 2cm doesnt sound much!!

Yeh the spoiler is on now, along with a 'S' fuel cap. If you want to see some pics then head over to this thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/photos-ph...-lot-pics.html

Regards,

James.

ScottyBoy · Aug 29th, 2007, 06:18 PM

Ive had 30mm Eibachs fitted and they are great, they will be the best option other than coil overs.

Ive got the aerokit also and get some scraping on speedbumps if i go to fast otherwise its fine.

Mess · Aug 29th, 2007, 06:25 PM

Go for the 30Mil

Ive got the Aero kit, and ive seen scottys, Once my funds are there thats what ill be shelling out on!

..Blackadder.. · Aug 29th, 2007, 06:49 PM

Hi James the cars looking good

the springs lower the car nicely just enough, handlings slighty better still looking to improve it though strut brace and roll bars, just remember that by lowering it you can't fit a trolly jack under the car you'll have to use a scissor jack first then get a trolley jack under don't let it put you off though will finish your car off nicely.

ScottyBoy · Aug 29th, 2007, 07:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ..Blackadder.. (original)

just remember that by lowering it you can't fit a trolly jack under the car you'll have to use a scissor jack first then get a trolley jack under don't let it put you off though will finish your car off nicely.

I can get a trolley jack under the side of my car with aerokit and lowered 30mm......

Pobsey · Aug 29th, 2007, 07:38 PM

it all depends what kind of trolley jack you have

..Blackadder.. · Aug 30th, 2007, 03:23 PM

Urmmm just had a quick measure and theres only 11.5cm between the floor and bottom of the side skirt

ScottyBoy · Aug 30th, 2007, 04:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ..Blackadder.. (original)

Urmmm just had a quick measure and theres only 11.5cm between the floor and bottom of the side skirt

That sounds about right but i did use mine last week to change wheels....

Ant FR · Aug 30th, 2007, 04:50 PM

mmm my dilemma too, fitted my JCW 18's and they look good but just need that 20mm or so to drop down and lose the gap. Any pics with 20mm lowering and 18's

..Blackadder.. · Aug 30th, 2007, 06:18 PM

Scott looks like i'm going to have to get a lowered trolley jack lol

Ant can't help with the pics mate i'm on 16"

when the funds come along some new wheels will on the list.

R99 · Aug 30th, 2007, 07:23 PM

Sorry for the delay in replying, been at the Zoo all day

Thanks all for the help so far. I had all the seats occupied today and the rear looked pretty low. Would I get scrubbing with a 30mm drop and a full car? Ideally I want it to be practical as possible which is why I am still unsure about 20mm or 30mm.

Hmmmm, dillema.

James.

ScottyBoy · Aug 30th, 2007, 09:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

mmm my dilemma too, fitted my JCW 18's and they look good but just need that 20mm or so to drop down and lose the gap. Any pics with 20mm lowering and 18's

Hears a pic mate with 30mm Eibachs on the rear! Fronts didnt fit then lol!

Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original)

Sorry for the delay in replying, been at the Zoo all day

Thanks all for the help so far. I had all the seats occupied today and the rear looked pretty low. Would I get scrubbing with a 30mm drop and a full car? Ideally I want it to be practical as possible which is why I am still unsure about 20mm or 30mm.

Hmmmm, dillema.

James.

Ive had a full car with it lowered 30mm and on 18's with no scraping at all other than the usual speed bumps.

lucachiarelli · Aug 31st, 2007, 08:27 AM

Heres mine with the 20mm eibachs and aero kit

Aug 29th, 2007, 05:17 PM	#1
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Advice on lowering, 20mm or 30mm? Hi All I've been making a fair few changes to the car recently and I'm now wanting to lower it. I've noticed MINISport have 20mm Eibach springs for £99. These seem like a good price and 20mm might be a better option considering my car has the Aero Kit, however would it be pointless only loweing by 20mm? Baisically I just wondered if people could recommend which springs to buy, the 20mm or 30mm ones? Also are Eibach worthwhile or should I consider other options? Finally does anyone have a rough idea on the fitting cost of springs as I have zero technical knowledge when it comes to cars. Regards, James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register --- Last edited by R99 : Aug 29th, 2007 at 07:22 PM.

Aug 29th, 2007, 05:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Thanks Blackadder. £125 all in seems like a good price to me. I dont encounter many speed bumps at all really but I live out in the sticks and the country roads have lots of dips in them, so dont want to go too low. I was kind of convinced 20mm would be the best allround 'compromise' Did you notice much of an improvement handling wise with them on, and does the car actually look much lower, stupid question I know but 2cm doesnt sound much!! Yeh the spoiler is on now, along with a 'S' fuel cap. If you want to see some pics then head over to this thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/photos-ph...-lot-pics.html Regards, James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Aug 30th, 2007, 07:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Sorry for the delay in replying, been at the Zoo all day Thanks all for the help so far. I had all the seats occupied today and the rear looked pretty low. Would I get scrubbing with a 30mm drop and a full car? Ideally I want it to be practical as possible which is why I am still unsure about 20mm or 30mm. Hmmmm, dillema. James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

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Aug 29th, 2007, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 867 Offline	Hi James Minisport fitted mine 20mm £125 all in i'd go with 20mm as you have the areo bumper in saying that do you encounter many speed bumps on your travels??? mine scrapes some times depends on how big the bumps are, have you had the spoiler fitted yet.

Aug 29th, 2007, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Ive had 30mm Eibachs fitted and they are great, they will be the best option other than coil overs. Ive got the aerokit also and get some scraping on speedbumps if i go to fast otherwise its fine.

Aug 29th, 2007, 06:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 644 Offline	Go for the 30Mil Ive got the Aero kit, and ive seen scottys, Once my funds are there thats what ill be shelling out on!

Aug 29th, 2007, 06:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 867 Offline	Hi James the cars looking good the springs lower the car nicely just enough, handlings slighty better still looking to improve it though strut brace and roll bars, just remember that by lowering it you can't fit a trolly jack under the car you'll have to use a scissor jack first then get a trolley jack under don't let it put you off though will finish your car off nicely.

Aug 29th, 2007, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ..Blackadder.. (original) just remember that by lowering it you can't fit a trolly jack under the car you'll have to use a scissor jack first then get a trolley jack under don't let it put you off though will finish your car off nicely. I can get a trolley jack under the side of my car with aerokit and lowered 30mm......

Aug 29th, 2007, 07:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 3,150 Offline	it all depends what kind of trolley jack you have

Aug 30th, 2007, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 867 Offline	Urmmm just had a quick measure and theres only 11.5cm between the floor and bottom of the side skirt

Aug 30th, 2007, 04:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ..Blackadder.. (original) Urmmm just had a quick measure and theres only 11.5cm between the floor and bottom of the side skirt That sounds about right but i did use mine last week to change wheels....

Aug 30th, 2007, 04:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 1,843 Offline	mmm my dilemma too, fitted my JCW 18's and they look good but just need that 20mm or so to drop down and lose the gap. Any pics with 20mm lowering and 18's

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Aug 30th, 2007, 06:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 867 Offline	Scott looks like i'm going to have to get a lowered trolley jack lol Ant can't help with the pics mate i'm on 16" when the funds come along some new wheels will on the list.

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ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) mmm my dilemma too, fitted my JCW 18's and they look good but just need that 20mm or so to drop down and lose the gap. Any pics with 20mm lowering and 18's Hears a pic mate with 30mm Eibachs on the rear! Fronts didnt fit then lol! Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original) Sorry for the delay in replying, been at the Zoo all day Thanks all for the help so far. I had all the seats occupied today and the rear looked pretty low. Would I get scrubbing with a 30mm drop and a full car? Ideally I want it to be practical as possible which is why I am still unsure about 20mm or 30mm. Hmmmm, dillema. James. Ive had a full car with it lowered 30mm and on 18's with no scraping at all other than the usual speed bumps.

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