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Kyle K. · Jun 22nd, 2003, 08:48 AM

I'm in the market for some lowering springs for my 02 Cooper with SS+. Right now I'm looking mostly at Eibach, HR, and KW springs. What springs (out of these or others) would any of you recommend?

Thanks,
Kyle

pkrehbiel · Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:40 PM

I have the 0.6" H&R on my MCS and I love them, no ride harshness or rubbing.

scott_roberts · Jun 23rd, 2003, 10:13 AM

I have the Eibach Pro kit. Lowered the car nicely, and works great.

dukesantos · Jun 23rd, 2003, 09:36 PM

We have the H Sport springs, they drop the car about an inch. It looks great, rides fine. Still using the stock shocks for now.

H Sport www.h-sport.com

sajsami · Jun 24th, 2003, 04:02 PM

Got the Eibach springs on my Cooper. The business - looks sharp and aggresive and sticks to the floor like doo doo to a blanket.

paulmon · Jun 24th, 2003, 08:07 PM

H-Sport for sure. They use even lowering front to back so you don't loose the rake of the MINI. H&R lower more in back AFAIK.

Paul

Minty · Jun 24th, 2003, 11:07 PM

would have to be the AC Schnitzers for me.

Ryephile · Jun 25th, 2003, 08:31 PM

I have H-Sport's on my MCS. They evenly lower the ride height about 22mm, and are much firmer in the rear, making the handing much more neutral (less push/understeer). Since they're progressive, small bumps actually get absorbed better than stock linear rate springs.

Cheers,
Ryan

MiniMan7 · Jun 25th, 2003, 08:47 PM

I have the H&Rs, and I love them, they look awesome IMO.

Adam

cpearce · Jan 14th, 2005, 03:48 PM

H sports are the best right now!

iancoates · Jan 14th, 2005, 06:32 PM

so how do speed bumps compare with lowered springs? is it a simple job and can they just be used with the stadard suspension set up?

View Poll Results: Which Lowering Springs?
H&R	6	23.08%
Eibach	12	46.15%
KW	1	3.85%
Other (please post)	7	26.92%
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Jun 22nd, 2003, 08:48 AM	#1
Kyle K. MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 32 Offline	Which lowering springs for my SS+ Cooper? I'm in the market for some lowering springs for my 02 Cooper with SS+. Right now I'm looking mostly at Eibach, HR, and KW springs. What springs (out of these or others) would any of you recommend? Thanks, Kyle Yo

Jun 24th, 2003, 08:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 789 Offline	H-Sport for sure. They use even lowering front to back so you don't loose the rake of the MINI. H&R lower more in back AFAIK. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Jun 24th, 2003, 11:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 05:47 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	would have to be the AC Schnitzers for me. E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Jun 25th, 2003, 08:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	I have the H&Rs, and I love them, they look awesome IMO. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
pkrehbiel MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicago Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 125 Offline	I have the 0.6" H&R on my MCS and I love them, no ride harshness or rubbing.

Jun 23rd, 2003, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
scott_roberts MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Southern California Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 77 Offline	I have the Eibach Pro kit. Lowered the car nicely, and works great.

Jun 23rd, 2003, 09:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 742 Offline	We have the H Sport springs, they drop the car about an inch. It looks great, rides fine. Still using the stock shocks for now. H Sport www.h-sport.com

Jun 24th, 2003, 04:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
sajsami MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London town, UK Local Time: 04:47 AM Posts: 25 Offline	Got the Eibach springs on my Cooper. The business - looks sharp and aggresive and sticks to the floor like doo doo to a blanket.

Jun 25th, 2003, 08:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ryephile Deals Gap Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Metro-Detroit Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 425 Offline	I have H-Sport's on my MCS. They evenly lower the ride height about 22mm, and are much firmer in the rear, making the handing much more neutral (less push/understeer). Since they're progressive, small bumps actually get absorbed better than stock linear rate springs. Cheers, Ryan

Jan 14th, 2005, 03:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
cpearce Texas Spike Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 72 Offline	H sports are the best right now!

Jan 14th, 2005, 06:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
iancoates MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 05:47 AM Posts: 32 Offline	so how do speed bumps compare with lowered springs? is it a simple job and can they just be used with the stadard suspension set up?

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