r53 suspension fitment for r50 2002 ?

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  1. 12th February 2009, 12:39 AM #1
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    Would suspension struts and springs from an r53 cooper s fit a 2002 r50 cooper.
    Mr Gismo man is punting a set which I would love if they fit !
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  2. 12th February 2009, 09:32 AM #2
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    I cant see there being a problem.
    I have had the front suspension out of an R50 before and looked at several R53s when up on a ramp and they all seem the same.
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  3. 12th February 2009, 10:11 AM #3
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    You may need new top mounts as some of the earlier ones were different
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  4. 12th February 2009, 11:59 AM #4
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    What costs for top mounts ?
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  5. 13th February 2009, 12:38 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by lowrider View Post
    Would suspension struts and springs from an r53 cooper s fit a 2002 r50 cooper.
    Mr Gismo man is punting a set which I would love if they fit !
    Any advice appreciated
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  6. 13th February 2009, 12:41 AM #6
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    ill check tomorrow once i have my computer and see the differences
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  7. 13th February 2009, 12:42 PM #7
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    my mini's (2003 R50) is fitted with 2005 R53 suspension. but i used the complete front and rear subframes from the R53 so i dont know if that makes a difference? but it all just bolted straight up with no problems.
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  8. 21st February 2009, 12:02 PM #8
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    If you could David (parts master) I'd appreciate it. I could pm you my reg. and if you could check to see if the mounts I have fitted just now could be used.(my r50 2002 top mounts fitted to r53 sports plus suspension/struts and springs)
    Let me know
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  9. 21st February 2009, 07:35 PM #9
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    I'm off all next week, if you can leave the car with me for a day i can strip out one of your struts and see if i can swap my set up into your car.
    Total cost = £100 supplied and fitted, if it doesn't fit then no charge
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  10. 22nd February 2009, 02:06 PM #10
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    Cheers
    Though if you are based in Montrose this would'nt work as I am based in Glasgow ! I really appreciate the offer.
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