JCW Sports Suspension

[Eggy7496]

Hi folks,

I had a query regarding the suspension options on a new JCW... I see you can order the car with either normal suspension or with the sports suspension... My question is... is the sports suspension option on a new factory JCW the same sports suspension you can get as the upgrade WORKS option (dealer fitted suspension shown in the WORKS accessories brochures)?

Hope that made sense....
Cheers
EJ

[ianking]

No its just sports suspension as is on the rest of the range.

The dealer fit JCW suspension drops the car down a wee bit and is apparently a better ride. Think its quite £££ though.

[Eggy7496]

Ok thanks for that... do you know at all if the factory sports suspension option lowers the car at all?

Thanks
EJ

[ianking]

Dont think it does but not 100% sure.

[MINI William]

No it dosent lower the car

[Eggy7496]

Guys,

I need to decide quickly whether i order sports suspension or not.... I'm having 18" wheels on it so unsure how stiff the sports suspension is gonna make the ride of the car...

Any thoughts?
EJ

[GCA3N]

I know it drops the ride by 10mm, most of the mags say it handles better.

[ianking]

I know it drops the ride by 10mm, most of the mags say it handles better.

Sports suspension doesnt drop ride height, its the JCW suspension that does.
I think sports just makes the car bounce more.
I dont have it on my JCW and its hard enough, but handles well, as do most minis.

[The Dogfather]

I was told the sport suspension did drop the car, but TBH I never notice any difference.

It does improve the handling, but the ride is stiffer but not R53 stiff.