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diablito · Apr 28th, 2007, 07:31 AM

I finally got a set of H&R springs and lower my Laser Blue.

I like the ride a lot springs are stiff , I think i will go with 18's" anyone running the H&R's with 18" wheels?

Here are some pictures ...

tiger333888 · Apr 28th, 2007, 08:13 AM

looks wonderful bud, So squat. Becareful of the front apron lip though

Paul · Apr 28th, 2007, 08:40 AM

Looks very good, I wonder if larger wheels will push it into the "cartoonish" category, looks much better than standard like that though.

diablito · Apr 29th, 2007, 12:42 AM

Thank you...I went to a Mini MINI meet today and I asked around..I will stay with 17's..the 18's will harden the ride, no good.

tiger333888 · Apr 29th, 2007, 05:00 AM

wise choice bud. The wheels look virtually 18 already as the fill the arch so convincely. the stiff tyre wall would hammer the ride and make it unbearable on 18in rims. Having said that the interstate's smooth asphalt surfaces is miles better than british motorways.

mister.t · Apr 29th, 2007, 07:46 PM

That looks mega!!! Defo stay with the 17s, they look wicked

Just imagining an all AB with flame spokes, tints on the lower suspension... Pretty darn irresistable

diablito · Apr 30th, 2007, 04:51 AM

well thank you for the nice comments, pretty much i have decided to stick with the 17's, however the runflats have to go..they feel way to heavy, I would like to be under the 20 lbs per wheel not including tyres of course.

DerekH · Apr 30th, 2007, 06:06 PM

That looks great perfect look as i must admit not got our car yet but it does sit to high on the new body like the pic's

jon vital · Apr 30th, 2007, 06:17 PM

NIce to see an R56 at a proper ride height. I'm not even going to consider getting one while it looks like a mini 4x4.

diablito · May 2nd, 2007, 07:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jon vital (original)

NIce to see an R56 at a proper ride height. I'm not even going to consider getting one while it looks like a mini 4x4.

a 4X4 LOL ...it was not that bad, but sure was high on the bum...

This is an high 4X4 and my R56 pre-lowering.....Ummm I guess you are right the little bugger was high

campfreddie · May 2nd, 2007, 12:17 PM

Guess you dont have many speed bumps in your part of the world.

Looks so much better than standard.

msh441 · May 3rd, 2007, 06:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by diablito (original)

Thank you...I went to a Mini MINI meet today and I asked around..I will stay with 17's..the 18's will harden the ride, no good.

Yeah, that's the same conclusion I'm coming to as well: stick with 17's.

I think the lower sidewall on the 18's would make for a punising ride (and possibly some bent metal).

Going away from the runflats will make a difference, but we'll see... I don't think it'll be enough to convince me to ever go for a lower profile rim.

Quote: Originally Posted by diablito (original)

This is an high 4X4 and my R56 pre-lowering.....Ummm I guess you are right the little bugger was high

NICE! I strangly like them both... for very different reasdons (obviosly).

rec · May 4th, 2007, 01:10 PM

right, that's it... i'm gonna have to buy me some now !
i just wish they did an aftermarket exhaust and filter for the R56 Cooper... or do they now ?

sel · May 4th, 2007, 01:16 PM

Looks beautiful,

looks like a glorious day in that picture too...id like to be there!!

adams · May 4th, 2007, 01:45 PM

Looks top bud! By how much was it lowered? Must say it makes the R56 very appealing to me with the way that yours looks!

msh441 · May 6th, 2007, 08:55 AM

Yep. The lowered R56 definately looks much more MINI.

While at a local MINI event (well, a British car ralley, actually) there was a MINI couple (their BRG Cooper was parked nearby) standing literally right next to my car talking about how they hadn't seen any R56s at the ralley. They went on to say how you could pick the car out easily since it's balloned up and grown so much taller. I started to laugh a bit but kept the conversation going before eventually opening up my car right becide them. It was actually the first sight of the redwood red leather that gave it away (They were not at an angle to see the monster speedo

).

diablito · May 7th, 2007, 04:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

right, that's it... i'm gonna have to buy me some now !
i just wish they did an aftermarket exhaust and filter for the R56 Cooper... or do they now ?

I am running with a Milltek catback...Sounds great

Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original)

Looks beautiful,

looks like a glorious day in that picture too...id like to be there!!

Thank you... Yes it was a glorious day.

Quote: Originally Posted by adams (original)

Looks top bud! By how much was it lowered? Must say it makes the R56 very appealing to me with the way that yours looks!

The H&R claim is 1.4" front and rear, but I think mine was lowered a bit more..does not rub at all and the handling has gone up considerably specially in hard fast turns, I am also running with a 19mm rear sway bar set to tighter.

85NIXMIN · May 7th, 2007, 06:32 AM

I love the colour!
The yellow and blue look gr8 together in that second pic... hehe

guppy · May 8th, 2007, 08:14 AM

hey how do you like the h and r springs? any other brands i should think of when buying springs such as eibach?

diablito · May 10th, 2007, 06:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

I love the colour!
The yellow and blue look gr8 together in that second pic... hehe

Its a beautiful combo...LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by guppy (original)

hey how do you like the h and r springs? any other brands i should think of when buying springs such as eibach?

I really like the ride, lower the car about 1.4 F&R...I am not sure if anyone besides H&R has springs yet.... I have used H&R's in 4 vehicles and never had a problem.

Apr 28th, 2007, 07:31 AM	#1
diablito 220hp+ or Bust! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Florida Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 23 Offline	18" wheels with H&R springs? I finally got a set of H&R springs and lower my Laser Blue. I like the ride a lot springs are stiff , I think i will go with 18's" anyone running the H&R's with 18" wheels? Here are some pictures ... Last edited by MINIAC : Apr 28th, 2007 at 03:31 PM. Reason: Make images clickable thumbnails

Apr 29th, 2007, 07:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
mister.t No idea Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 4,886 Offline	That looks mega!!! Defo stay with the 17s, they look wicked Just imagining an all AB with flame spokes, tints on the lower suspension... Pretty darn irresistable A dream can only become a reality if you chase it...

May 3rd, 2007, 06:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 439 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by diablito (original) Thank you...I went to a Mini MINI meet today and I asked around..I will stay with 17's..the 18's will harden the ride, no good. Yeah, that's the same conclusion I'm coming to as well: stick with 17's. I think the lower sidewall on the 18's would make for a punising ride (and possibly some bent metal). Going away from the runflats will make a difference, but we'll see... I don't think it'll be enough to convince me to ever go for a lower profile rim. Quote: Originally Posted by diablito (original) This is an high 4X4 and my R56 pre-lowering.....Ummm I guess you are right the little bugger was high NICE! I strangly like them both... for very different reasdons (obviosly). Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56"

May 4th, 2007, 01:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	right, that's it... i'm gonna have to buy me some now ! i just wish they did an aftermarket exhaust and filter for the R56 Cooper... or do they now ? Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

May 4th, 2007, 01:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 02:44 AM Posts: 4,309 Offline	Looks beautiful, looks like a glorious day in that picture too...id like to be there!! Log on to www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

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Apr 28th, 2007, 08:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
tiger333888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Middlesex Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 280 Offline	looks wonderful bud, So squat. Becareful of the front apron lip though

Apr 28th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 40,860 Offline	Looks very good, I wonder if larger wheels will push it into the "cartoonish" category, looks much better than standard like that though.

Apr 29th, 2007, 12:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
diablito 220hp+ or Bust! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Florida Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Thank you...I went to a Mini MINI meet today and I asked around..I will stay with 17's..the 18's will harden the ride, no good.

Apr 29th, 2007, 05:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
tiger333888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Middlesex Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 280 Offline	wise choice bud. The wheels look virtually 18 already as the fill the arch so convincely. the stiff tyre wall would hammer the ride and make it unbearable on 18in rims. Having said that the interstate's smooth asphalt surfaces is miles better than british motorways.

Apr 30th, 2007, 04:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
diablito 220hp+ or Bust! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Florida Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 23 Offline	well thank you for the nice comments, pretty much i have decided to stick with the 17's, however the runflats have to go..they feel way to heavy, I would like to be under the 20 lbs per wheel not including tyres of course.

Apr 30th, 2007, 06:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 827 Offline	That looks great perfect look as i must admit not got our car yet but it does sit to high on the new body like the pic's

Apr 30th, 2007, 06:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
jon vital MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 618 Offline	NIce to see an R56 at a proper ride height. I'm not even going to consider getting one while it looks like a mini 4x4.

May 2nd, 2007, 07:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
diablito 220hp+ or Bust! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Florida Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jon vital (original) NIce to see an R56 at a proper ride height. I'm not even going to consider getting one while it looks like a mini 4x4. a 4X4 LOL ...it was not that bad, but sure was high on the bum... This is an high 4X4 and my R56 pre-lowering.....Ummm I guess you are right the little bugger was high

May 2nd, 2007, 12:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
campfreddie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Guess you dont have many speed bumps in your part of the world. Looks so much better than standard.

May 4th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
adams Crakle and pop!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Durham NE England Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 265 Offline	Looks top bud! By how much was it lowered? Must say it makes the R56 very appealing to me with the way that yours looks!

May 6th, 2007, 08:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 439 Offline	Yep. The lowered R56 definately looks much more MINI. While at a local MINI event (well, a British car ralley, actually) there was a MINI couple (their BRG Cooper was parked nearby) standing literally right next to my car talking about how they hadn't seen any R56s at the ralley. They went on to say how you could pick the car out easily since it's balloned up and grown so much taller. I started to laugh a bit but kept the conversation going before eventually opening up my car right becide them. It was actually the first sight of the redwood red leather that gave it away (They were not at an angle to see the monster speedo ). Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56"

May 7th, 2007, 04:56 AM	#17 (permalink)
diablito 220hp+ or Bust! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Florida Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) right, that's it... i'm gonna have to buy me some now ! i just wish they did an aftermarket exhaust and filter for the R56 Cooper... or do they now ? I am running with a Milltek catback...Sounds great Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original) Looks beautiful, looks like a glorious day in that picture too...id like to be there!! Thank you... Yes it was a glorious day. Quote: Originally Posted by adams (original) Looks top bud! By how much was it lowered? Must say it makes the R56 very appealing to me with the way that yours looks! The H&R claim is 1.4" front and rear, but I think mine was lowered a bit more..does not rub at all and the handling has gone up considerably specially in hard fast turns, I am also running with a 19mm rear sway bar set to tighter.

May 7th, 2007, 06:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 12:44 PM Posts: 1,039 Offline	I love the colour! The yellow and blue look gr8 together in that second pic... hehe If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

May 8th, 2007, 08:14 AM	#19 (permalink)
guppy yellow 07 mcs driver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: sj cali Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 74 Offline	hey how do you like the h and r springs? any other brands i should think of when buying springs such as eibach?

May 10th, 2007, 06:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
diablito 220hp+ or Bust! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Florida Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original) I love the colour! The yellow and blue look gr8 together in that second pic... hehe Its a beautiful combo...LOL Quote: Originally Posted by guppy (original) hey how do you like the h and r springs? any other brands i should think of when buying springs such as eibach? I really like the ride, lower the car about 1.4 F&R...I am not sure if anyone besides H&R has springs yet.... I have used H&R's in 4 vehicles and never had a problem.

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