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RobinofOakley · Mar 2nd, 2006, 09:23 AM

On Sport Plus Suspension - discuss

Cheers

Robin

Paul · Mar 2nd, 2006, 09:31 AM

Been discussed a LOT already - search

p.s. I vote for 16" every time. Do you just mean OEM though, or aftermarket too? What do you want? Looks, performance? Where do you drive? How do you drive? Have you driven both?

RobinofOakley · Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:02 AM

as specced from factory,

have had an in-head wrangle since sticking with the 16inch X-lites.

I had a Cooper S as a courtesy car for about a month which had 17 inches - I found the ride a bit too harsh and on the country lanes the bump steer was really unsettling.

Hoping for a bit more refinement on those 16's

my current Cooper has 15 inchers and I have always felt the ride could take being a bit firmer.

Guess I find out next week when the new car is deliverd

Paul · Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:04 AM

From factory the 16" x-lites with SS+ is my favourite set up. Excellent overall road holding and handling characteristics, especially on the country lanes around my neck of the woods.

RobinofOakley · Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:22 AM

looking at the spec of your car it seems like you have applied similar thought processes to me in choice of options.

I went for - Red White, X- lites, Space Cloth, Aircon, front fogs, storage, interior lights, alloy patina, bonnet stripes, iPod interface, passenger seat height

Can't wait. The photo's of yours look great put my mind at rest (well for a few minutes anyway)

Paul · Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:24 AM

I've driven a LOT of MINIs since 2001, and this really is more than likely my last of the current generation, so I wanted to spec it MY way entirely, so it's light and lean.

Basic, but a LOT of fun.

RobinofOakley · Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:33 AM

I think we read too many post here when basic is regarded as:-

1.6 Supercharged engine
Intercooler
CD Player
RDS radio
Traction Control
Alloys
Alarm
4 air bags
ABS with EBD
all round fog lights
electric mirrors
electric windows
remote central locking
run flat tyres
twin exhaust
external temperature guage
run flat indicator
etc - that's before options

I had an old style Mini Cooper for many years which is almost as basic as it gets - I felt very posh having a sunroof and alarm.

We are spoilt these days.

P.S does the Rev counter have a digital speedo in it now? it only gets a brief mention in the catalogue so was wondernig if this had gone?

Paul · Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:38 AM

Yes there is a digital speedo.

Richy777 · Mar 2nd, 2006, 01:44 PM

ive had a few cars with big wheels, mainly Golf GTI's , I have had 16 / 17 / and 18 on them and I have allways found the 16'' to give the best allround proformance. If the roads are really smooth the bigger wheels can give more grip and a better turn in rsponse but how many roads are smooth. I have just taken delivery on a MC yesterday (my first Mini) which I have got 16'' fins on. Its to early to tell how good it is but so far so good. I might try some 17'' ifI can get some for the right price of Ebay, But I think its is just the loks that temps me.

Richard Crofts · Mar 2nd, 2006, 02:08 PM

16" best for handling especially with SS+...but avoid the runflats!!

17" looks the best or 18" but twitchy and harsh especially with runflats....Tramlines pretty bad too although lowering can help alleviate this a bit.

KiwiJCW · Mar 3rd, 2006, 01:53 AM

have just changed from 16" to 17". The ride is a bit firmer on runflats, tramlines a little, steering firmer too but I can get round corners on my daily commute much, much quicker. The trade is comfort & handling for better roadholding & faster speed through corrners.

Mar 2nd, 2006, 09:23 AM	#1
RobinofOakley MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 12:39 PM Posts: 33 Offline	16 inch vs 17 inch..... On Sport Plus Suspension - discuss Cheers Robin

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Mar 2nd, 2006, 09:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:39 PM Posts: 41,211 Online	Been discussed a LOT already - search p.s. I vote for 16" every time. Do you just mean OEM though, or aftermarket too? What do you want? Looks, performance? Where do you drive? How do you drive? Have you driven both?

Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
RobinofOakley MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 12:39 PM Posts: 33 Offline	as specced from factory, have had an in-head wrangle since sticking with the 16inch X-lites. I had a Cooper S as a courtesy car for about a month which had 17 inches - I found the ride a bit too harsh and on the country lanes the bump steer was really unsettling. Hoping for a bit more refinement on those 16's my current Cooper has 15 inchers and I have always felt the ride could take being a bit firmer. Guess I find out next week when the new car is deliverd

Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:39 PM Posts: 41,211 Online	From factory the 16" x-lites with SS+ is my favourite set up. Excellent overall road holding and handling characteristics, especially on the country lanes around my neck of the woods.

Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
RobinofOakley MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 12:39 PM Posts: 33 Offline	looking at the spec of your car it seems like you have applied similar thought processes to me in choice of options. I went for - Red White, X- lites, Space Cloth, Aircon, front fogs, storage, interior lights, alloy patina, bonnet stripes, iPod interface, passenger seat height Can't wait. The photo's of yours look great put my mind at rest (well for a few minutes anyway)

Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:39 PM Posts: 41,211 Online	I've driven a LOT of MINIs since 2001, and this really is more than likely my last of the current generation, so I wanted to spec it MY way entirely, so it's light and lean. Basic, but a LOT of fun.

Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
RobinofOakley MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 12:39 PM Posts: 33 Offline	I think we read too many post here when basic is regarded as:- 1.6 Supercharged engine Intercooler CD Player RDS radio Traction Control Alloys Alarm 4 air bags ABS with EBD all round fog lights electric mirrors electric windows remote central locking run flat tyres twin exhaust external temperature guage run flat indicator etc - that's before options I had an old style Mini Cooper for many years which is almost as basic as it gets - I felt very posh having a sunroof and alarm. We are spoilt these days. P.S does the Rev counter have a digital speedo in it now? it only gets a brief mention in the catalogue so was wondernig if this had gone?

Mar 2nd, 2006, 10:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:39 PM Posts: 41,211 Online	Yes there is a digital speedo.

Mar 2nd, 2006, 01:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Richy777 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durham Local Time: 01:39 PM Posts: 128 Offline	ive had a few cars with big wheels, mainly Golf GTI's , I have had 16 / 17 / and 18 on them and I have allways found the 16'' to give the best allround proformance. If the roads are really smooth the bigger wheels can give more grip and a better turn in rsponse but how many roads are smooth. I have just taken delivery on a MC yesterday (my first Mini) which I have got 16'' fins on. Its to early to tell how good it is but so far so good. I might try some 17'' ifI can get some for the right price of Ebay, But I think its is just the loks that temps me.

Mar 2nd, 2006, 02:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 01:39 PM Posts: 3,159 Offline	16" best for handling especially with SS+...but avoid the runflats!! 17" looks the best or 18" but twitchy and harsh especially with runflats....Tramlines pretty bad too although lowering can help alleviate this a bit.

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Mar 3rd, 2006, 01:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
KiwiJCW MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Zealand Local Time: 01:39 AM Posts: 57 Offline	have just changed from 16" to 17". The ride is a bit firmer on runflats, tramlines a little, steering firmer too but I can get round corners on my daily commute much, much quicker. The trade is comfort & handling for better roadholding & faster speed through corrners.