Hi from latest newbie

[Harmchar]

Hi guys, thanks for the add. Just a quick intro before I start asking shed loads of questions n stuff.. Bought Mini Cooper S r56 about 6 months ago and so far like it. Few things are annoying me, hence joining the forum (learn the dos n donts). Two major bugbears are the harsh ride quality on our terrific roads in Aberdeen area and the crappy sound system. Will be tackling the rear/front crossover mod real soon for starters on stereo. Will also ditch the run flats when they are done.

[M600-RKJ]

Welcome I'm also from the North East. Definitely get rid of the run flats the ride is relatively firm. My R56 is on lowering springs so even firmer. When I had KW coilovers the car was incredibly comfortable so if you do still want a better ride after getting shot of the RFs a good quality set of coilovers make an enormous difference

[RB2-]

welcome along from another newb from the north east

[Mon the fish]

Welcome from another Aberdeenshire resident. As you've realised, the crossover mod makes a big difference and well worth doing.

You're right about the ride quality, it's shocking IMO for OEM. Ditching the runflats will help, but the only way to really fix it is to junk the standard suspension. I've got a standard R56, and an R53 on coils and the R53 rides so much better

[Crombers]

Welcome to NMSland :saltireflag:

[bpirie1000]

Welcome to the mad house.
I just got an r50 cooper again so will be on any mini runs even organise some... stay tuned.

I am inverurie so local enough.. where you based?

[Harmchar]

Thanks for the welcomes, based in Peterculter. 7198
Tried attaching photo of motor. Don't know if it's attached

[M600-RKJ]

Really nice looking mini. One of the best colour combos imo

[RB2-]

Great colour combo for sure. I work besides petercutler. I’ll keep an eye out for you.

[MINI William]

Welcome to NMS. Great looking R56. The channel swap is an effective and easy way to improve the stereo

[cuddles]

Welcome to NMS xx

[badwolf340]

:welcome:

[M600-RKJ]

With all these new north east members. Hopefully it won't be such a lonely drive down to the meets now. We can have a convoy larger than just me, Kenny and julz

[Craig]

:welcome:


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