[mutilator]

Hi there,

Looking to lower my 54 cooper which is already on s springs i was thinking 35mm would be just nice!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

*or*

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

these say they lower by 30 / 35 mm but with me already haivng ss would i even be able to notice the difference what would i be best with? i take it these will fit a 54mini?

please help :|

my car



alex

[RedUn]

one word......eibachs

[LordNikon]

Quote: Originally Posted by RedUn

one word......eibachs

I second that motion, and yes you can tell in every way

[mutilator]

best place to get um????

[RedUn]

Quote: Originally Posted by mutilator

best place to get um????

check any of the sponsors on here but I think coolnew is near u

edit-just checked the coolnew web site it's no where near u

i'd be guessing that mini sport or deemon tweeks wud be best for u

[nylo]

what effect is there when you go for lowering springs when you already have SS on your S? Does it lower it less than if you didn't have SS?

[RedUn]

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo

what effect is there when you go for lowering springs when you already have SS on your S? Does it lower it less than if you didn't have SS?

i believe that eibachs lower SS and SSP cars 20mm and std cars 30mm

[LordNikon]

My MCS was specced with SS+ and swapped to Eibachs with tracking done after the lowering (essential IMO) cost me £80 cash and has transformed the car. Looks meaner, handles 100x better and ride is not too bad. Do get more little rattles but the car is small and running 17" alloys so I expected that

[Smoked]

eibachs shouldnt effect tracking i dont think

[Tonyt3]

My S on eibachs....

ride is a bit harsh on bumpy roads (18" tyres though) but superb on smooth roads and wickedly fast on track....


Cost, including springs, fitting, and check/adjust geometries as necessary £280, West Tunning.

Dont know if the geometry adjustment was necessary, but would rather have it checked by a proffessional tuner rather than just thrown on by an amatuer...

[PortRhombus]

Nice Ride

[PortRhombus]

Im in nottingham, getting Eibachs soon. Where do i go? Dont mind a trek there and back.

If you can name a place which involves twistys on the route back that would be nice Hello Mr.Eibach!

[LordNikon]

Quote: Originally Posted by Smoked

eibachs shouldnt effect tracking i dont think

Any lowering will effect it. Checking and any alterations afterwards is not essential but IMO is recommended. Would rather they had it an extra 30mins or so and it was perfect when i got it back

[RedUn]

Quote: Originally Posted by LordNikon

Any lowering will effect it. Checking and any alterations afterwards is not essential but IMO is recommended. Would rather they had it an extra 30mins or so and it was perfect when i got it back

i don't see how my self, I've lowered a good 10 minis easily with no tracking problems

[LordNikon]

Quote: Originally Posted by RedUn

i don't see how my self, I've lowered a good 10 minis easily with no tracking problems

Good on you - do you want a medal ?? Any lowering of suspension components will alter geometry and angles, this can and I re-iterate the CAN alter the tracking and alignment, hence why getting it checked, IN MY OPINION, is worth while.

I am not saying you have to, but for the extra bit of time and no cost it is worth it IN MY OPINION.

[RedUn]

Quote: Originally Posted by LordNikon

Good on you - do you want a medal ?? Any lowering of suspension components will alter geometry and angles, this can and I re-iterate the CAN alter the tracking and alignment, hence why getting it checked, IN MY OPINION, is worth while.

I am not saying you have to, but for the extra bit of time and no cost it is worth it IN MY OPINION.

was just providing u with my experience on the matter and trying to save u some time and money sorry u feel so strong on the matter?!?!?!?!?

in all fariness get it checked if u really want to but there is no need at all

[wibbly]

Mut - Lohen in Stone, Staffs do Eibachs I believe..... check them out

I've got eibachs on mine and give it a nice low ride and a good go-kart feel

Ernie

[Smoked]

Quote: Originally Posted by LordNikon

Good on you - do you want a medal ?? Any lowering of suspension components will alter geometry and angles, this can and I re-iterate the CAN alter the tracking and alignment, hence why getting it checked, IN MY OPINION, is worth while.

I am not saying you have to, but for the extra bit of time and no cost it is worth it IN MY OPINION.

bit cheeky man!! i've also done around 10 minis withou tracking on any, its not necesary, if you wanted the geometry exactly as before you would need camber corrention plates at a cost of about 400 notes, but as the name suggests they only adjustc camber, i've done everything from 11k ones to 26k jcw S's, really think we wuda noticed if the tracking was out on any of them!!

edit: wot the hell mechanics do you know that will do unnecessary tracking setups for free?!?!?!

[roland2003]

Lowering a car will actually make it toe out more (front) just very slightly.If it was bang on mid
limit before will ,it will probably still be in- limit. IMO it is 'good practice' to check and adjust if necessary (it may have been already out from a kerbing etc.) ,I suppose you could aliken this 'practice' to the one that also says change the v groove belt when you change the pulley.
Regards Roland Gt Tuning

[Smoked]

ok then, lets assume that the average person dont judge parking by bouncin ther car off the pavement, and they dont fit there springs using only a lump hammer, the tracking is not going to move!! if the springs are located properly, nothin else can move!! its all bolted into place!! you dont touch the steerin (unless u fancy fittin ur own lok limiter, summut i dont fancy so much!!) so i really dont see who its gonna shift beyond a couple of mill diff in the reassembly!!!