Best suspension / coilovers for road use

Page 1 of 5 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 48
  1. #1
    I'm looking for advice on the best suspension / coilovers for road use please?

    I really don't want the car lowered at all, but that seems to only leave the option of uprated shocks with standard springs as all coilover and replacement suspension kits all seem to lower by the minimum of 15mm (Ohlins DFV coilovers), most by 20mm. I think even a 15mm drop would see me dragging the undercarriage everywhere. I run 195/50/15 which lowers the car considerably already even on standard suspension.

    Thoughts and reviews of setups greatly appreciated.

    Cheers

    John


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
    Last edited by jdl_1967; 4th March 2017 at 06:22 PM.

  2. #2
    MINI Obsessed Craig's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Central Scotland, United Kingdom
    Car
    2007 R52 S "Sh**ey White" & 2016 Skoda Yeti "Daily"
    Posts
    17,234
    John, I have this setup ....

    https://www2.bilstein.com/en/product...n-b12-pro-kit/

    No adjustment but that's what I wanted and it's transformed the car. It handles amazingly now . Your welcome to have a run in the car if you want. Very compliant over rougher roads and sticks to the road


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  3. #3
    A 15mm drop over standard shouldn't be too bad - the JCW suspension (same as the GP) for the R53 gave a 10mm drop, and I had no issues with that.

    It was actually pretty decent, a lot less harsh than stock, but didn't offer any adjustability; and I doubt you'll find it anywhere, new anyway.

    APs, and KW seem to get a good name for comfort


    Feet were made to fit car pedals. If we were meant to walk, we'd have pogo sticks for legs

  4. #4
    Handbrake Turner CiderFex's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Car
    JCW S GP1499 & R59 JCW
    Posts
    3,693
    JCW suspension:
    http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/in...0-308-862.html


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  5. #5
    Handbrake Turner CiderFex's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Car
    JCW S GP1499 & R59 JCW
    Posts
    3,693
    JCW springs:
    http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/in...6-782-728.html


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  6. #6
    Handbrake Turner CiderFex's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Car
    JCW S GP1499 & R59 JCW
    Posts
    3,693
    I found the above whilst trawling t'internet this morning for something completely unrelated.



    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  7. #7
    I didn't think stock would still exist!

    Not cheap though, coils can be had for less allowing you to spend the savings on droplinks, bushes etc

    Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk


    Feet were made to fit car pedals. If we were meant to walk, we'd have pogo sticks for legs

  8. #8
    Quote Originally Posted by CiderFex View Post
    I found the above whilst trawling t'internet this morning for something completely unrelated.



    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Fabulous thanks, not bothered about adjustability, I'd only mess it up.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

  9. #9
    Quote Originally Posted by Mon the fish View Post
    A 15mm drop over standard shouldn't be too bad - the JCW suspension (same as the GP) for the R53 gave a 10mm drop, and I had no issues with that.

    It was actually pretty decent, a lot less harsh than stock, but didn't offer any adjustability; and I doubt you'll find it anywhere, new anyway.

    APs, and KW seem to get a good name for comfort
    Thanks for that, do you run coilovers now or still JCW?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

  10. #10
    Quote Originally Posted by jdl_1967 View Post
    Thanks for that, do you run coilovers now or still JCW?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
    I changed to Meister R about 5 years ago I think it was - definitely a bit stiffer, but much more control over camber etc.

    You can spend more, you can get comfier coils, but I'm happy with them

    Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk


    Feet were made to fit car pedals. If we were meant to walk, we'd have pogo sticks for legs

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Follow Us
About us
You'll find details of our packed social calendar including MINI Runs, organised car shows, meet-ups for munchies, and other social events. There's also a wealth of information on the three latest generations of the new MINI from BMW, including owners pictures, common fault fixes, "how-to's", owner reviews and a bucket load of advice for all new MINI owners. Whether you have one of the first MINI's from the early 2000's, a second generation R56, or are planning a purchase of a nice shiny new F series, whether your car is a MINI One, a Cooper, Cooper S, JCW or a GP, THIS is the web site for you!