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suprchrgdmini · May 15th, 2002, 02:16 PM

Does anyone have the part # for the eibach springs to lower the cooper s. I need the part # to be able to order them from a local dealer.

MINIAC · May 15th, 2002, 03:01 PM

The Application Guide on their website doesn't have the MINI listed, so you may have to call them at 1-949-752-6700

P1PYC · May 15th, 2002, 05:08 PM

10-57-0001-01-22

i bought a set from carvogue.co.uk lower the car 25mm and you don't need to get anything re-aligned go straight on and thats it no messing

Blue Thunder · May 15th, 2002, 11:44 PM

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Originally posted by P1PYC
10-57-0001-01-22

i bought a set from carvogue.co.uk lower the car 25mm and you don't need to get anything re-aligned go straight on and thats it no messing

I would still align the car. The Caster and Camber most likely is not adjustable, unless you have some aftermarket adjustable mounts. However the Toe-in And Toe-out is adjustable. and when you lower the car the control arms do ride higher in the body, while the tie rods and steering rack are fixed to the chassis. This would give you more toe-in after you lower. Which will effect tire wear, and cause the car to dart left or right under hard braking.
also when you get an alignment ask for a before and after computer printout, and keep that with your records. That way you will always know if that "wack" on the curb bent something or not.

Blue Thunder · May 15th, 2002, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by suprchrgdmini
Does anyone have the part # for the eibach springs to lower the cooper s. I need the part # to be able to order them from a local dealer.

Make sure you get a set for a Cooper "S" they are different from the Cooper. In fitment and spring weights. No need to get it all apart and find out the hard way.

Nikk · May 16th, 2002, 07:08 AM

Agreed re need to realign. I had my eibachs fitted at Demon Tweeks last month ~ mine was the first Cooper they had done the conversion on. When it was checked on the alignment rig, the whole thing was miles out. Demon Tweeks thought that the car may well have been out of line anyway even prior to the upgrade.

P1PYC · May 16th, 2002, 02:47 PM

Thanks for advice i spoke to eibach and they confirmed that it should be okay. Should being the word. Anyway got alingment check today, where they were fitted and everything was per spec, got data from BMW dealer. May be i just got lucky?

ADO15 · May 20th, 2002, 03:24 PM

Got a picture?

minikid · May 21st, 2002, 03:18 AM

I had my Cooper fitted with Eibach springs today.
They are not yet available in the States (they had to airfreight a set over for it) but they should have them soon.

The ride is suprisingly nice.
They have plans for sway bars and performance struts as well. They will be using my car for the prototyping of these products, so I will have the real scoop on how well they work.

Here's a photo of my Cooper on my way out of the driveway at Eibach's US headquarters in Irvine California.

Paul Simonds · May 21st, 2002, 11:03 AM

Have you looked into spax springs i had mine fitted last week lowered the car 30mm i think

Paul Simonds · May 21st, 2002, 11:05 AM

suprchrgdmini · May 21st, 2002, 10:29 PM

Are the spax spings available in the states or would i have to get them from europe.I also had another question,are the parts for the mini any cheaper in europe then in the states because i have friends who fly there all the time and could bring it back for me.

ezrally · May 21st, 2002, 11:18 PM

Try Demon Tweeks for Spax too-good cata./website and mail order...

spindoc · May 21st, 2002, 11:59 PM

I think Mini Madness carries the Spax kit in the US.

If you don't mind my asking, why are you interested in modifying the suspension first? The stock "Sport Plus" suspension is one of the car's best performance features. I see new brake pads, tires, and even a power boost as higher priorities.

Don't get me wrong, to each his or her own, but I am curious about this.

May 15th, 2002, 02:16 PM	#1
suprchrgdmini BOLT ON MASTER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island NY Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 538 Offline	Eibach springs Does anyone have the part # for the eibach springs to lower the cooper s. I need the part # to be able to order them from a local dealer.

May 15th, 2002, 11:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Blue Thunder MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lost in Texas Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 370 Offline	Do check alignment! Quote: Originally posted by P1PYC 10-57-0001-01-22 i bought a set from carvogue.co.uk lower the car 25mm and you don't need to get anything re-aligned go straight on and thats it no messing I would still align the car. The Caster and Camber most likely is not adjustable, unless you have some aftermarket adjustable mounts. However the Toe-in And Toe-out is adjustable. and when you lower the car the control arms do ride higher in the body, while the tie rods and steering rack are fixed to the chassis. This would give you more toe-in after you lower. Which will effect tire wear, and cause the car to dart left or right under hard braking. also when you get an alignment ask for a before and after computer printout, and keep that with your records. That way you will always know if that "wack" on the curb bent something or not. My mini is bigger than yours ... www.promini.com

May 15th, 2002, 11:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blue Thunder MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lost in Texas Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 370 Offline	Re: Eibach springs Quote: Originally posted by suprchrgdmini Does anyone have the part # for the eibach springs to lower the cooper s. I need the part # to be able to order them from a local dealer. Make sure you get a set for a Cooper "S" they are different from the Cooper. In fitment and spring weights. No need to get it all apart and find out the hard way. My mini is bigger than yours ... www.promini.com

May 20th, 2002, 03:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
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May 21st, 2002, 03:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
minikid MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: So Cal Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 103 Offline	Eibach I had my Cooper fitted with Eibach springs today. They are not yet available in the States (they had to airfreight a set over for it) but they should have them soon. The ride is suprisingly nice. They have plans for sway bars and performance struts as well. They will be using my car for the prototyping of these products, so I will have the real scoop on how well they work. Here's a photo of my Cooper on my way out of the driveway at Eibach's US headquarters in Irvine California. Attached Thumbnails Mr.C of TVA Accessories http://www.gotmini.com 714-792-3975

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May 15th, 2002, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 8,161 Offline	The Application Guide on their website doesn't have the MINI listed, so you may have to call them at 1-949-752-6700

May 15th, 2002, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
P1PYC MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 12 Offline	10-57-0001-01-22 i bought a set from carvogue.co.uk lower the car 25mm and you don't need to get anything re-aligned go straight on and thats it no messing

May 16th, 2002, 07:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nikk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 25 Offline	Agreed re need to realign. I had my eibachs fitted at Demon Tweeks last month ~ mine was the first Cooper they had done the conversion on. When it was checked on the alignment rig, the whole thing was miles out. Demon Tweeks thought that the car may well have been out of line anyway even prior to the upgrade.

May 16th, 2002, 02:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
P1PYC MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Thanks for advice i spoke to eibach and they confirmed that it should be okay. Should being the word. Anyway got alingment check today, where they were fitted and everything was per spec, got data from BMW dealer. May be i just got lucky?

May 21st, 2002, 11:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Simonds MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 03:35 PM Posts: 290 Offline	Nice Cooper Have you looked into spax springs i had mine fitted last week lowered the car 30mm i think Attached Thumbnails

May 21st, 2002, 11:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Simonds MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 03:35 PM Posts: 290 Offline	spax springs Spax Attached Thumbnails

May 21st, 2002, 10:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
suprchrgdmini BOLT ON MASTER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island NY Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 538 Offline	Springs Are the spax spings available in the states or would i have to get them from europe.I also had another question,are the parts for the mini any cheaper in europe then in the states because i have friends who fly there all the time and could bring it back for me.

May 21st, 2002, 11:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 663 Offline	Try Demon Tweeks for Spax too-good cata./website and mail order... Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

May 21st, 2002, 11:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
spindoc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: us Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 120 Offline	I think Mini Madness carries the Spax kit in the US. If you don't mind my asking, why are you interested in modifying the suspension first? The stock "Sport Plus" suspension is one of the car's best performance features. I see new brake pads, tires, and even a power boost as higher priorities. Don't get me wrong, to each his or her own, but I am curious about this.

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