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CUTiger3 · Nov 24th, 2002, 08:32 PM

I think the MCS with 17" S-spokes/ SS+ suspension rides and works great, but I've only been able to put about 100 miles on her this afternoon. Just as I expected for a "sports" car

Of course, my last vehicle was a Toyota Tacoma 4x4 with 32- 11.50's

elan · Nov 26th, 2002, 11:07 AM

Yes - ssp is too hard for day to day use - ss is plenty firm enough.

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NickG · Nov 27th, 2002, 10:47 AM

On my MCS with 17s I don't find it too hard, I think it's the price you pay for the handling. My rather large chested girlfriend when going over bumpy road has mentioned that she might need to wear a sports bra in future though, and I must admit to being made aware that I could do with toning up in that area.

minimc · Nov 27th, 2002, 04:49 PM

I have only test driven MCS's (mine won't arrive til January) but one of the things I wondered about was 16" vs 17" - so I test drove both wheels.

The cars both had SS+, and I took them out for good hard jaunts as well as casual drives.

I liked the way the 17"'s looked and handled, and when I thought about the 16" ride (which I drove first) I really didn't recall them feeling THAT much more compliant.

FWIW the MCS with 17” & SS+ is smoother than my Honda Civic EX sedan with 15"!!!

I took those MCS over train-tracks at speed, and other rough surfaces. My brother - who'd been warning me off of the 17" changed his tune immediately after the first train-track.

Maybe this has more to do with what vehicle you folks are used to. If you come from a cushy ride to an MCS with SS+ the 17’s might just be a little too much.

To each his or her own

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Nov 24th, 2002, 08:32 PM	#41
CUTiger3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate South Caroli Local Time: 03:38 AM Posts: 345 Offline	I think the MCS with 17" S-spokes/ SS+ suspension rides and works great, but I've only been able to put about 100 miles on her this afternoon. Just as I expected for a "sports" car Of course, my last vehicle was a Toyota Tacoma 4x4 with 32- 11.50's Coop 2 (Speedy) - '07 DS/DS MCS

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Nov 26th, 2002, 11:07 AM	#42 (permalink)
elan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: perthshire Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 22 Offline	Yes - ssp is too hard for day to day use - ss is plenty firm enough. e

Nov 27th, 2002, 10:47 AM	#43 (permalink)
NickG MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW England Local Time: 08:38 AM Posts: 307 Offline	On my MCS with 17s I don't find it too hard, I think it's the price you pay for the handling. My rather large chested girlfriend when going over bumpy road has mentioned that she might need to wear a sports bra in future though, and I must admit to being made aware that I could do with toning up in that area.

Nov 27th, 2002, 04:49 PM	#44 (permalink)
minimc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2002 Local Time: 02:38 AM Posts: 473 Offline	I have only test driven MCS's (mine won't arrive til January) but one of the things I wondered about was 16" vs 17" - so I test drove both wheels. The cars both had SS+, and I took them out for good hard jaunts as well as casual drives. I liked the way the 17"'s looked and handled, and when I thought about the 16" ride (which I drove first) I really didn't recall them feeling THAT much more compliant. FWIW the MCS with 17” & SS+ is smoother than my Honda Civic EX sedan with 15"!!! I took those MCS over train-tracks at speed, and other rough surfaces. My brother - who'd been warning me off of the 17" changed his tune immediately after the first train-track. Maybe this has more to do with what vehicle you folks are used to. If you come from a cushy ride to an MCS with SS+ the 17’s might just be a little too much. To each his or her own

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