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CookieMonsterCUK · Apr 26th, 2006, 11:52 PM

Cars just been in for a major service and i must admit its running so so well now, needs to go back to have the wishbone bushes replaced as there is a little movement from the front.

next is new wheels, i have found the ones i want, but not sure whether to stick with 17s, or go up to 18s???

would like to lower it slightly, not a silly amount, whats a good height for 17s and 18s??

help needed people, cant make a decision myself, lol

Damo · Apr 27th, 2006, 01:06 AM

Mine - 18's with Eibachs

:Michael:'s - 18's with KW's

MiniFr34k · Apr 27th, 2006, 01:22 AM

18's on M7 Springs. (not my car)

dipstic&dinnerlady · Apr 27th, 2006, 01:31 AM

Mine 17" wheels (40 profile tyres) with eibachs

Neil the Hat · Apr 27th, 2006, 08:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo

Mine - 18's with Eibachs

How do you find speed bumps, country lanes etc

I had 18" OZ Ultra Leggeras fitted yesterday and think it could do with a little lowering.

Damo · Apr 27th, 2006, 10:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Neil the Hat

How do you find speed bumps, country lanes etc

I had 18" OZ Ultra Leggeras fitted yesterday and think it could do with a little lowering.

Don't get me wrong its not comfy, but it still handles fine compared to Runflat and standard suspension.

I have Yoko Parada Spec2's which although are 215 are very wide. I also have the JCW strut brace that helps on bumpy roads.

Eibachs are good

I believe Scooby aka :Michael: has KW springs and had previously had Eibachs, he said he'd get Eibachs next time last time I asked him.

nylo · Apr 27th, 2006, 10:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo

Don't get me wrong its not comfy, but it still handles fine compared to Runflat and standard suspension.

I have Yoko Parada Spec2's which although are 215 are very wide. I also have the JCW strut brace that helps on bumpy roads.

Eibachs are good

I believe Scooby aka :Michael: has KW springs and had previously had Eibachs, he said he'd get Eibachs next time last time I asked him.

That's interesting to hear, you don't often hear a comparison between the two from someone who has experience of both. Has he given any reason for going back to the Eibachs?

Does the strut brace make much difference Damo?

miniboyblue · Apr 27th, 2006, 10:30 AM

Here's mine running TSW Pace 18" with 225/35 Yoko Parada with standard suspension

miniboyblue · Apr 27th, 2006, 10:31 AM

Strut brace makes a big difference to mine, but it is a Conv so will benefit more

:: Jon :: · Apr 27th, 2006, 10:35 AM

go with the 18's will look better & Eibachs...

the strut brace does make a difference.... ( click above the sig

)

and so does the rear one

Neil the Hat · Apr 27th, 2006, 11:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo

Don't get me wrong its not comfy, but it still handles fine compared to Runflat and standard suspension.

I have Yoko Parada Spec2's which although are 215 are very wide. I also have the JCW strut brace that helps on bumpy roads.

Eibachs are good

I believe Scooby aka :Michael: has KW springs and had previously had Eibachs, he said he'd get Eibachs next time last time I asked him.

Definately a better ride even with 215/35/18 profile tyres and a lot quieter (first thing I noticed).

I was more concerned with the underside coming in to contact with bumps / uneven road surfaces etc. if I lower it 30mm on top of going for bigger wheels?

CookieMonsterCUK · Apr 27th, 2006, 05:38 PM

damo, how many mm have you dropped on your 18s?

saakey · Apr 27th, 2006, 06:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k

18's on M7 Springs. (not my car)

Hey nice car! ...oh wait that looks very familiar

...and I vote, 18's for street - if your roads are relatively smooth - and 17's for track.

uncle albert · Apr 27th, 2006, 07:43 PM

18's are too big for the MINI, imho.

James

nylo · Apr 27th, 2006, 07:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CookieMonsterCUK

damo, how many mm have you dropped on your 18s?

He's on Eibachs, so that's a drop of 20-25mm as far as I know

Nick16vCooper · Apr 27th, 2006, 09:35 PM

18's with Eibachs

nylo · Apr 27th, 2006, 09:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nick16vCooper

18's with Eibachs

Any feedback regarding ride harshness etc Nick?

And have you got the rest of that photo?

(ie full side on pic?!)

Nick16vCooper · Apr 27th, 2006, 09:39 PM

Can do better than that matey.

Hows this? As for Ride, its fine. Got the JCW strut on the same time as springs. Not massively bumpy and no rubbing at all.

Damo · Apr 27th, 2006, 10:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo

Does the strut brace make much difference Damo?

I used to love my Coopers handing (Eibachs, 18" JCW's and Falen tyres) and when I drove Windy Millers Works Cooper S (Eibachs, R90's and Run flat tyres) it quite frankly felt pap.

Then he got the sturtu brace and it transformed his car from something I thought handled pap to as good as mine (baring in mind he still had R90's and Run Flats).

Cant say how it changed my S as got the strut brace for the S before the car

so it was on from day one.

I'd recommend it. I believe GT Tuning are doing one so maybe intresting seeing what they come up with as they dont rat the JCW one.

RedUn · Apr 27th, 2006, 11:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo

I used to love my Coopers handing (Eibachs, 18" JCW's and Falen tyres) and when I drove Windy Millers Works Cooper S (Eibachs, R90's and Run flat tyres) it quite frankly felt pap.

Then he got the sturtu brace and it transformed his car from something I thought handled pap to as good as mine (baring in mind he still had R90's and Run Flats).

Cant say how it changed my S as got the strut brace for the S before the car

so it was on from day one.

I'd recommend it. I believe GT Tuning are doing one so maybe intresting seeing what they come up with as they dont rat the JCW one.

JCW make a solid strut brace

not sure what cars it fits tho?

Apr 26th, 2006, 11:52 PM	#1
CookieMonsterCUK www.stanleypod***** Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 67 Offline	17s or 18s and how low??? Cars just been in for a major service and i must admit its running so so well now, needs to go back to have the wishbone bushes replaced as there is a little movement from the front. next is new wheels, i have found the ones i want, but not sure whether to stick with 17s, or go up to 18s??? would like to lower it slightly, not a silly amount, whats a good height for 17s and 18s?? help needed people, cant make a decision myself, lol Wheres There's Cookies, There's The Cookie Monster!

Apr 27th, 2006, 01:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 08:31 AM Posts: 2,200 Offline	18's on M7 Springs. (not my car) Attached Thumbnails

Apr 27th, 2006, 01:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
dipstic&dinnerlady MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 344 Offline	Mine 17" wheels (40 profile tyres) with eibachs Attached Thumbnails

Apr 27th, 2006, 08:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neil the Hat MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Coast Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 577 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo Mine - 18's with Eibachs How do you find speed bumps, country lanes etc I had 18" OZ Ultra Leggeras fitted yesterday and think it could do with a little lowering. For MINIs on the South Coast it has to be the South Coast New MINI Club

Apr 27th, 2006, 10:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 18,566 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo Don't get me wrong its not comfy, but it still handles fine compared to Runflat and standard suspension. I have Yoko Parada Spec2's which although are 215 are very wide. I also have the JCW strut brace that helps on bumpy roads. Eibachs are good I believe Scooby aka :Michael: has KW springs and had previously had Eibachs, he said he'd get Eibachs next time last time I asked him. That's interesting to hear, you don't often hear a comparison between the two from someone who has experience of both. Has he given any reason for going back to the Eibachs? Does the strut brace make much difference Damo? photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

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Apr 27th, 2006, 01:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 10,681 Offline	Mine - 18's with Eibachs :Michael:'s - 18's with KW's

Apr 27th, 2006, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 10,681 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Neil the Hat How do you find speed bumps, country lanes etc I had 18" OZ Ultra Leggeras fitted yesterday and think it could do with a little lowering. Don't get me wrong its not comfy, but it still handles fine compared to Runflat and standard suspension. I have Yoko Parada Spec2's which although are 215 are very wide. I also have the JCW strut brace that helps on bumpy roads. Eibachs are good I believe Scooby aka :Michael: has KW springs and had previously had Eibachs, he said he'd get Eibachs next time last time I asked him.

Apr 27th, 2006, 10:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
miniboyblue GTT........See Yah Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Radlett,Herts Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 433 Offline	Here's mine running TSW Pace 18" with 225/35 Yoko Parada with standard suspension

Apr 27th, 2006, 10:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
miniboyblue GTT........See Yah Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Radlett,Herts Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 433 Offline	Strut brace makes a big difference to mine, but it is a Conv so will benefit more

Apr 27th, 2006, 10:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 15,109 Offline	go with the 18's will look better & Eibachs... the strut brace does make a difference.... ( click above the sig ) and so does the rear one EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Apr 27th, 2006, 11:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
Neil the Hat MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Coast Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 577 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo Don't get me wrong its not comfy, but it still handles fine compared to Runflat and standard suspension. I have Yoko Parada Spec2's which although are 215 are very wide. I also have the JCW strut brace that helps on bumpy roads. Eibachs are good I believe Scooby aka :Michael: has KW springs and had previously had Eibachs, he said he'd get Eibachs next time last time I asked him. Definately a better ride even with 215/35/18 profile tyres and a lot quieter (first thing I noticed). I was more concerned with the underside coming in to contact with bumps / uneven road surfaces etc. if I lower it 30mm on top of going for bigger wheels? For MINIs on the South Coast it has to be the South Coast New MINI Club

Apr 27th, 2006, 05:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
CookieMonsterCUK www.stanleypod***** Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 67 Offline	damo, how many mm have you dropped on your 18s? Wheres There's Cookies, There's The Cookie Monster!

Apr 27th, 2006, 06:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
saakey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ellicott City, MD Local Time: 06:31 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k 18's on M7 Springs. (not my car) Hey nice car! ...oh wait that looks very familiar ...and I vote, 18's for street - if your roads are relatively smooth - and 17's for track.

Apr 27th, 2006, 07:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 830 Offline	18's are too big for the MINI, imho. James

Apr 27th, 2006, 07:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 18,566 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CookieMonsterCUK damo, how many mm have you dropped on your 18s? He's on Eibachs, so that's a drop of 20-25mm as far as I know photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Apr 27th, 2006, 09:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
Nick16vCooper Ay Up My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Doncaster Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 419 Offline	18's with Eibachs Attached Thumbnails

Apr 27th, 2006, 09:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 18,566 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Nick16vCooper 18's with Eibachs Any feedback regarding ride harshness etc Nick? And have you got the rest of that photo? (ie full side on pic?!) photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Apr 27th, 2006, 09:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
Nick16vCooper Ay Up My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Doncaster Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 419 Offline	Can do better than that matey. Hows this? As for Ride, its fine. Got the JCW strut on the same time as springs. Not massively bumpy and no rubbing at all. Attached Thumbnails

Apr 27th, 2006, 10:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 10,681 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo Does the strut brace make much difference Damo? I used to love my Coopers handing (Eibachs, 18" JCW's and Falen tyres) and when I drove Windy Millers Works Cooper S (Eibachs, R90's and Run flat tyres) it quite frankly felt pap. Then he got the sturtu brace and it transformed his car from something I thought handled pap to as good as mine (baring in mind he still had R90's and Run Flats). Cant say how it changed my S as got the strut brace for the S before the car so it was on from day one. I'd recommend it. I believe GT Tuning are doing one so maybe intresting seeing what they come up with as they dont rat the JCW one.

Apr 27th, 2006, 11:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 11,615 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo I used to love my Coopers handing (Eibachs, 18" JCW's and Falen tyres) and when I drove Windy Millers Works Cooper S (Eibachs, R90's and Run flat tyres) it quite frankly felt pap. Then he got the sturtu brace and it transformed his car from something I thought handled pap to as good as mine (baring in mind he still had R90's and Run Flats). Cant say how it changed my S as got the strut brace for the S before the car so it was on from day one. I'd recommend it. I believe GT Tuning are doing one so maybe intresting seeing what they come up with as they dont rat the JCW one. JCW make a solid strut brace not sure what cars it fits tho?

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