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Understood on gearing, but if u are "missing" gears because it puts down too much TQ in the lower gears, do you top out on long back straights?...

The other kicker is gearing. a 205/50 or 225/45 would give great acceleration on a 15in rim, but do you run out of revs down the back straight?...

Well, I have most everything sorted now, a big part in thanks to this thread and some PMs. It all comes down to the wheel/tire discussion for a...

In general, I absolutely agree with this. I've relied on the suspension gurus I've found in the MINI community for their suggested drop to get...

Dave, How much of a drop in suspension are you running? What rim/tire are you running on the street? I will get rid of the air dam then...

Hrmm... running 205/50 or 225/45 on the street substantially won't help my odometer. Will be fun selling the car: "No, the car really...

Ok a few updates, calculations, and gibberish... I am going to go with KW Variant 2s, not sure if the TSW or stock, possibly used. I also have a...

OMG 3 track days for pads would be acceptable for me, but rotors? U guys are probably all on R-comps chasing down cup cars. :o

Can you define "big time cooling?" I assume for the street, you wouldn't need any cooling, but does "big time cooling" = brake duct kit through...

Hrmm, if RFP1s won't fit, what other lightweight forged options are out there? I know you don't recommend cast, especially with R-comps, but...

I emailed Ryephile for his advice and he was nice enough to chime in. I did not know he moved on to a Lotus, this is my Brunton Super Stalker...

I emailed TCE about pad taper, and he said that yes it was an issue, but easily remedied by flipping the pads every so often. Does that sound...

I can see your point but unless I purchase a DIY alignment kit, I'd rather avoid the bulk of that expense. Lowering too much = ground clearance...

As for Roll Center, I just don't want to ruin it is all. I'm unsure what the optimal ride height is with the R56. But it looks like coilovers is...

Ok, so if my finding about suspension travel on the R56 are correct, then I really need to preserve it and coilovers are the way to go over...

I've been reading tidbits about the R56 and how dropping the car is not optimal, or at least in this thread:...

I ~want~ to run 15s on the street, but I'd have to know how much ground clearance folks have with 205/50/15s or 225/45/15s. Define "great car." :p

Which Bilsteins did folks rock? HDs? Sport? I read up here: Autocross to Win (DGs Autocross Secrets) - Buying Shocks Not sure if Koni...

I guess I'm really trying t oget away with 205/50/R15s on the street and use them occasionally for HPDEs w/ max street tires. I fully realize...

Yes, definitely SS lines, I want to say the TCE packages come with them, but I will check and I'll also check on the bushings for the R56 brakes....