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    I got a notice on Friday saying my coilovers have been shipped so I got a head start today and pulled the OEM stuff off.

    Pretty cool the way the rear top mounts are held in with being bolted from the underside, never seen that before, saves pulling the boot trim out.

    Floating Mini and e30 table haha


    What have you been doing?

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    What coilivers did you got for?

    Looking forward to a project thread in the gallery showcase.
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    KW V1’s figured I’d try KW’s as I’ve heard good things but never owned some.

    Just intercepted them from DPDs depo...

    Off home to get them on.

    Not planing on doing enough to the mini to warrant a build thread though...

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    ...any additions require a Build Thread.

    It’s the law.



    Sent from Yorkshire wi a hint of sarcasm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CiderFex View Post
    ...any additions require a Build Thread.

    It’s the law.



    Sent from Yorkshire wi a hint of sarcasm.
    Agreed
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    Quote Originally Posted by RB2- View Post
    KW V1’s figured I’d try KW’s as I’ve heard good things but never owned some.

    Just intercepted them from DPDs depo...

    Off home to get them on.

    Not planing on doing enough to the mini to warrant a build thread though...
    Got JCW KW’s on the wife’s 210 that are a variant of the V1. Really like them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MINI William View Post
    Got JCW KW’s on the wife’s 210 that are a variant of the V1. Really like them.

    Did you need to use spacers on the front for clearance? Not had it out for a blast yet but there is only a ball hair of clearance on the front wondering if it’ll scuff

    Rear needs up a bit but I think the fronts will be fine once settled.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RB2- View Post
    Did you need to use spacers on the front for clearance? Not had it out for a blast yet but there is only a ball hair of clearance on the front wondering if it’ll scuff

    Rear needs up a bit but I think the fronts will be fine once settled.
    Spacers shouldn’t be needed. There should be an indent on the strut as to where the wheel would sit next to the strut. I’m in Munich just now or would post a picture
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    yep I did spot the indents, they are the opposite side from the key way.

    Should be all good then. I was just sticking my fingers round the back of the tyres so it’s pretty hard to tell, need to just take it out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RB2- View Post
    yep I did spot the indents, they are the opposite side from the key way.

    Should be all good then. I was just sticking my fingers round the back of the tyres so it’s pretty hard to tell, need to just take it out.
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