MINI2

jordan williams · Apr 27th, 2003, 04:08 AM

having trouble finding lowering springs to fit my MC! got a set of apex from minisport rears fitted fine fronts not even close!

need help my MC was built at the end of april 2002 and i really want to lower it about 30mm i have the 17in s spokes with pirellis. what company can i trust? your help and knowledge would be appreciated thanks

HELP!!!!!!!!!

MiniMan7 · Apr 27th, 2003, 04:23 AM

Have you heard about or tried H&R's? They lower about an inch in the front and 1.2 inches in the back, I have them and they're getting installed Thursday.

Can't wait!

jordan williams · Apr 27th, 2003, 04:25 AM

how much are they setting you back? do you think they will fit my MC?

MiniMan7 · Apr 27th, 2003, 10:33 PM

I don't see why they won't fit your MC. They cost me $325 Canadian, thats before installation. I bought them 2 weeks used however.

jordan williams · Apr 28th, 2003, 07:16 PM

thanks for the information i have found a set of springs that mini spares sell 30mm drop! thats low enough for me will get them next week. will send pics cheers mate

sanddan · Apr 30th, 2003, 01:37 AM

Jordan,
You might have the old style front struts. My MCS was a March build and it had the old struts. The springs are different and don't interchange. If you go to the dealer and tell them your Mini pulls to the left they will upgrade you to the current design. It will also handle much better.

jordan williams · Apr 30th, 2003, 10:24 PM

really! you might be right! it does pull to the left sometimes.

i will do that thanks for the info that could be the problem

chris@helix · May 1st, 2003, 02:01 AM

The change happened as of the last day of March, 2002. The easiest may to tell if you have the new or old style is by looking @ the strut top on the engine compartment. The early style stick up out of the strut hole and have a small cap on the top of a point. The new style are flush with the strut tower top and they have a round flat cap.

Apr 27th, 2003, 04:08 AM	#1
jordan williams MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: coventry uk Local Time: 03:27 PM Posts: 100 Offline	what springs will fit? having trouble finding lowering springs to fit my MC! got a set of apex from minisport rears fitted fine fronts not even close! need help my MC was built at the end of april 2002 and i really want to lower it about 30mm i have the 17in s spokes with pirellis. what company can i trust? your help and knowledge would be appreciated thanks HELP!!!!!!!!!

Apr 27th, 2003, 04:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 11:27 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Have you heard about or tried H&R's? They lower about an inch in the front and 1.2 inches in the back, I have them and they're getting installed Thursday. Can't wait! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 27th, 2003, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 11:27 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	I don't see why they won't fit your MC. They cost me $325 Canadian, thats before installation. I bought them 2 weeks used however. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 30th, 2003, 01:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
sanddan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland Oregon Local Time: 07:27 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Jordan, You might have the old style front struts. My MCS was a March build and it had the old struts. The springs are different and don't interchange. If you go to the dealer and tell them your Mini pulls to the left they will upgrade you to the current design. It will also handle much better. http://mail.crimsontrace.com/~danh/front_tn_thumb.JPG

May 1st, 2003, 02:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
chris@helix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 02:27 PM Posts: 72 Offline	The change happened as of the last day of March, 2002. The easiest may to tell if you have the new or old style is by looking @ the strut top on the engine compartment. The early style stick up out of the strut hole and have a small cap on the top of a point. The new style are flush with the strut tower top and they have a round flat cap. Chris helix MINIsports www.helix13.com (215) 739-8800

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

From stock suspension to aftermarket components like shocks, springs, coilovers, sway bars, discuss them here

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Apr 27th, 2003, 04:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
jordan williams MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: coventry uk Local Time: 03:27 PM Posts: 100 Offline	how much are they setting you back? do you think they will fit my MC?

Apr 28th, 2003, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
jordan williams MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: coventry uk Local Time: 03:27 PM Posts: 100 Offline	thanks for the information i have found a set of springs that mini spares sell 30mm drop! thats low enough for me will get them next week. will send pics cheers mate

Apr 30th, 2003, 10:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
jordan williams MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: coventry uk Local Time: 03:27 PM Posts: 100 Offline	really! you might be right! it does pull to the left sometimes. i will do that thanks for the info that could be the problem

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
how to fit lowered springs	alexvw	Suspension	8	Apr 24th, 2008 05:30 PM
Install sports springs to compensate for using Koni FSD? Or are standard springs ok?	NeuroBeaker	Suspension	9	May 15th, 2007 05:09 PM
What springs will fit a 2005 MCS?	dscotsman	Suspension	0	Sep 28th, 2004 12:02 AM
Will SS+ springs fit the mini one	rasp	Suspension	3	Dec 14th, 2003 12:47 AM
John Cooper not allowed to fit AC Springs?!!	Jones	Suspension	1	Nov 25th, 2003 09:19 AM