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Dark Mini · Mar 10th, 2003, 03:01 PM

I know a few of you have lowered your Minis S's while riding on 18", what lowering springs should I get? and is anyone experience rubbing of anykind?

cheers

Only 1 month and 7 days to go

Bonnie Scotland · Mar 11th, 2003, 03:49 PM

Hi,
I got Eibach springs, 30mm drop, after installing the 18" wheels i was getting a very slight rear end rub, simply removed the little spat and hey presto, no rub.

Bonnie Scotland

GTT 280 · Mar 11th, 2003, 03:55 PM

I would like to lower my new MCS on 17" wheels.

1) What lowering would look the best (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30) ?

2) What is actually replaced - the spring or the whole unit ?

3) How does this effect your chasis - does it pass shockwaves through to it more and increase the potential for damage ?

4) What increase is to be expected in your insurance ?

5) What makes are available - which are the best ?

6) Who will fit them - BMW or third party ?

7) Are there any road legal contraints ?

8) Other than cosmetics, what other pro's con's are associated with lowering ?

Answers to these questions are appreciated...

Minty · Mar 11th, 2003, 07:27 PM

the AC schnitzer springs should be available soon, and your dealer should be ok to fit them.

Paul Simonds · Mar 12th, 2003, 07:42 AM

Hi

I have fitted 18" Wheels with spax 35mm drop and new rear anti roll bar and mine have never rubbed

paul

check gallery

GTT 280 · Mar 12th, 2003, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minty
the AC schnitzer springs should be available soon, and your dealer should be ok to fit them.

Are these just a simple spring replacement or is it the complete shock absorber ?

How much are they ?

Is there anything on the web that reviews them ?

Where did you hear about them ?

Dark Mini · Mar 13th, 2003, 05:47 PM

Thanks Bonnie, I heard that Eibach where the ones to get for the cooper S, I haven't got my S yet, what do you mean by the little spat on the back

My mate owns a car mod shop in Leicester so should get a nice little discount!!

Bonnie Scotland · Mar 13th, 2003, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dark Mini
Thanks Bonnie, I heard that Eibach where the ones to get for the cooper S, I haven't got my S yet, what do you mean by the little spat on the back

If you look at your rear wheel arch you will notice a small piece of plastic that sits proud of the arch, looking at it from the side the spat is on the downward side towards the rear. You can't miss it, it looks like it holds the 2 parts of the arch together.
To remove it you have to push it in towards the car, it is held in place with 2 flat clips.

Hope that helps

Bonnie Scotland

Dark Mini · Mar 13th, 2003, 06:09 PM

Thanks again Bonnie

The Helmet · Mar 15th, 2003, 05:26 PM

EB insurance is dependant on how many mods you have.

The first mod is always the most expensive no matter what what is.

Mine was wheels which cost an extra 35 pounds.
Exhaust came next and that cost 15 pounds.
Suspension which is next will cost 15 pounds again.
Stereo was different as it is insured under a seperate policy.

As for the legal side of things as long as the wheels dont rub on the body work fine. Oh and if new wheels are fitted then they must not be wider then the body work.

Thats what I know anyway.

Regards

Andy

GTT 280 · Mar 16th, 2003, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Helmet
EB insurance is dependant on how many mods you have.

The first mod is always the most expensive no matter what what is.

Mine was wheels which cost an extra 35 pounds.
Exhaust came next and that cost 15 pounds.
Suspension which is next will cost 15 pounds again.
Stereo was different as it is insured under a seperate policy.

As for the legal side of things as long as the wheels dont rub on the body work fine. Oh and if new wheels are fitted then they must not be wider then the body work.

Thats what I know anyway.

Regards

Andy

£30 here and there for mods like suspension is nothing in comparison to my actual insurance (£2000) £350 of which is the chilli pack. So, in the coming years I may change the shocks, air intake, exhaust etc. I'll also benefit from more no-claims discount (fingers crossed!!)

Minty · Mar 16th, 2003, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by EB MINI
Are these just a simple spring replacement or is it the complete shock absorber ?

How much are they ?

Is there anything on the web that reviews them ?

Where did you hear about them ?

Replacement spring

Price...details soon.

No web reviews yet

They are on the schnitzer web site, and will be available from most MINI dealers...when they are released.

GTT 280 · Mar 16th, 2003, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minty
Replacement spring

Price...details soon.

No web reviews yet

They are on the schnitzer web site, and will be available from most MINI dealers...when they are released.

I will definately go for this option - can't wait !!!

Please post a thread when you first hear anything.

Minty · Mar 16th, 2003, 03:07 PM

i am checking the availability of these...and other schnitzer parts on a regular basis. i will let you know when i have more info.

Mar 10th, 2003, 03:01 PM	#1
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Advice needed on lowering springs for the S I know a few of you have lowered your Minis S's while riding on 18", what lowering springs should I get? and is anyone experience rubbing of anykind? cheers Only 1 month and 7 days to go Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof Last edited by Dark Mini : Mar 11th, 2003 at 07:51 AM.

Mar 11th, 2003, 03:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 2,489 Offline	Lowering suspension I would like to lower my new MCS on 17" wheels. 1) What lowering would look the best (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30) ? 2) What is actually replaced - the spring or the whole unit ? 3) How does this effect your chasis - does it pass shockwaves through to it more and increase the potential for damage ? 4) What increase is to be expected in your insurance ? 5) What makes are available - which are the best ? 6) Who will fit them - BMW or third party ? 7) Are there any road legal contraints ? 8) Other than cosmetics, what other pro's con's are associated with lowering ? Answers to these questions are appreciated... Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Mar 11th, 2003, 07:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 4,005 Offline	the AC schnitzer springs should be available soon, and your dealer should be ok to fit them. E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Mar 12th, 2003, 07:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Simonds MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 290 Offline	18" Wheels Hi I have fitted 18" Wheels with spax 35mm drop and new rear anti roll bar and mine have never rubbed paul check gallery

Mar 12th, 2003, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 2,489 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Minty the AC schnitzer springs should be available soon, and your dealer should be ok to fit them. Are these just a simple spring replacement or is it the complete shock absorber ? How much are they ? Is there anything on the web that reviews them ? Where did you hear about them ? Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

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Mar 11th, 2003, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 1,960 Offline	Hi, I got Eibach springs, 30mm drop, after installing the 18" wheels i was getting a very slight rear end rub, simply removed the little spat and hey presto, no rub. Bonnie Scotland

Mar 13th, 2003, 05:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Cheers Thanks Bonnie, I heard that Eibach where the ones to get for the cooper S, I haven't got my S yet, what do you mean by the little spat on the back My mate owns a car mod shop in Leicester so should get a nice little discount!! Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

Mar 13th, 2003, 05:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 1,960 Offline	Re: Cheers Quote: Originally posted by Dark Mini Thanks Bonnie, I heard that Eibach where the ones to get for the cooper S, I haven't got my S yet, what do you mean by the little spat on the back If you look at your rear wheel arch you will notice a small piece of plastic that sits proud of the arch, looking at it from the side the spat is on the downward side towards the rear. You can't miss it, it looks like it holds the 2 parts of the arch together. To remove it you have to push it in towards the car, it is held in place with 2 flat clips. Hope that helps Bonnie Scotland

Mar 13th, 2003, 06:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Thanks again Bonnie Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

Mar 15th, 2003, 05:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
The Helmet MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tamworth, West Midla Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 52 Offline	EB insurance is dependant on how many mods you have. The first mod is always the most expensive no matter what what is. Mine was wheels which cost an extra 35 pounds. Exhaust came next and that cost 15 pounds. Suspension which is next will cost 15 pounds again. Stereo was different as it is insured under a seperate policy. As for the legal side of things as long as the wheels dont rub on the body work fine. Oh and if new wheels are fitted then they must not be wider then the body work. Thats what I know anyway. Regards Andy

Mar 16th, 2003, 01:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 2,489 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by The Helmet EB insurance is dependant on how many mods you have. The first mod is always the most expensive no matter what what is. Mine was wheels which cost an extra 35 pounds. Exhaust came next and that cost 15 pounds. Suspension which is next will cost 15 pounds again. Stereo was different as it is insured under a seperate policy. As for the legal side of things as long as the wheels dont rub on the body work fine. Oh and if new wheels are fitted then they must not be wider then the body work. Thats what I know anyway. Regards Andy £30 here and there for mods like suspension is nothing in comparison to my actual insurance (£2000) £350 of which is the chilli pack. So, in the coming years I may change the shocks, air intake, exhaust etc. I'll also benefit from more no-claims discount (fingers crossed!!) Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Mar 16th, 2003, 06:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 4,005 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by EB MINI Are these just a simple spring replacement or is it the complete shock absorber ? How much are they ? Is there anything on the web that reviews them ? Where did you hear about them ? Replacement spring Price...details soon. No web reviews yet They are on the schnitzer web site, and will be available from most MINI dealers...when they are released. E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Mar 16th, 2003, 06:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 2,489 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Minty Replacement spring Price...details soon. No web reviews yet They are on the schnitzer web site, and will be available from most MINI dealers...when they are released. I will definately go for this option - can't wait !!! Please post a thread when you first hear anything. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Mar 16th, 2003, 03:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 4,005 Offline	i am checking the availability of these...and other schnitzer parts on a regular basis. i will let you know when i have more info. E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

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