1st Gen R53 Cooper S A shocking issue...

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  1. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    #21 wmwny, Jan 2, 2017
    ....and how many times have you been stopped by the police for suspicion of drunk driving? :devil:
     
  2. Goldsmithy

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    #22 Goldsmithy, Jan 2, 2017
    Thanks for all the replies. I went for 16' to 17' and really like the look. My problem is that in Aug. I fell and fractured my L2 vertebra. I installed lumbar supports in the seats which are a godsend, I'm just looking for any improvement I can get. After all, getting to the Dragon in of prime importance....
     
  3. Dave.0

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    #23 Dave.0, Jan 2, 2017
    None, they know the roads suck also.:lol::lol::lol:
     
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    #24 B.A.D., Jan 2, 2017
    Is that Babs as the co-driver?
     
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    #25 Rainman768, Jan 2, 2017
    The dodging of potholes makes for fun driving. :)
    It's the ruts that concern me. Not just the dirt/gravel roads. There are some old asphalt roads that have scrape marks on the high point between the ruts. Even in a stock ride height mini I'll try to straddle one of the ruts as best as I can.
    I guess I could avoid those roads but there's not a lot to choose from around here.
     
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    #26 Crashton, Jan 2, 2017
    Yes that would be her. Great lady & a darned good co-driver.
     
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    #27 Dave.0, Jan 2, 2017
    :lol:
     

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    #28 Crashton, Jan 2, 2017
    ^^^ Me too at times, but then I consider the source & move on. Life is too short to worry about such things. Or am I wrong about that? :smilewinkgrin:
     
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    #29 Dave.0, Jan 2, 2017
    I agree, and that's why we are BOTH not on LXM. :lol::lol::lol::Thumbsup:
     
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    #30 Crashton, Jan 2, 2017
    Amen brother. :yesnod:
     
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    #31 Guapish_Fliver, Jan 4, 2017
    So what's the best shock for the money? I'm not going to lower the car, the wheel gap looks fine in stock form to me. Also, how big can I go with wheel spacers on a second gen.
     
  12. Goldsmithy

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    #32 Goldsmithy, Jan 5, 2017
    But Dave...how do you know where to put your stickers???
    apparently, correct sticker placement will add at least 25 bhp at the rear wheels.:devil
     
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    #33 Goldsmithy, Jan 5, 2017
    Colin, what spring/shock combination would you suggest? I wouldn't mind lowering less than an inch, but the softest ride possible. I have confidence in your products and integrity so any advice will be appreciated.
     
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    #34 ColinGreene, Jan 5, 2017
    What do you have on the car now for suspension?
    Does it have lowering springs or after market shocks?
     
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    #35 Goldsmithy, Jan 6, 2017
    Stock shocks and springs...with a 19mm rear sway bar.
     
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    #36 Zapski, Feb 3, 2017
    So I talked to Koni about FSD and Lowering Springs. Thought I'd share the exchange.

     
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    #37 00Mini, Feb 3, 2017
    Thanks for the informative post !! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #38 Zapski, Feb 3, 2017
    Just FYI, I also reduced the height of the bump rubbers when I installed them, so it's not been a bad ride overall. Perhaps not ideal, but better than the totally blown right front OEM shock I had. :)
     
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    #39 Metalman, Feb 3, 2017
    Zapski testing his modified bump stops with his Koni FSD's....... Modified for extra travel....:ihih:

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    I know..... It was the only airborne MINI I could find...
     
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    #40 00Mini, Feb 3, 2017
    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
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