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  1. Metalman

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    #11 Metalman, May 29, 2014
    I knew about the rubbing air conditioner line issue....

    I did the install myself and double checked the line clearance with my 2009 and have had no issues rubbing through the AC line...
     
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    #17 Metalman, May 29, 2014
    I put them on at 8K and just turned 20K, so that makes it 12K with the Swift springs....:Thumbsup:
     
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    #20 ljmattox, Jun 4, 2014
    Oh good, you did get warranty-coverage responses after all.

    I've had NM springs on my 2012 MCS since 700 miles, now at 51k miles. I didn't replace my almost-new Sport Suspension shocks at that time.

    No warranty issues or concerns at all; I've had a temp sensor (TSB) and high-pressure fuel pump (CEL, caught before failure) replaced under warranty without questions.

    HTH.

    I am planning to return to stock springs, though; we had our first "real" winter here recently, and I get high-centered a little too easily (because otherwise, it drives like a champ on snow with winter tires).
     
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    #23 Stefanie, Jun 4, 2014
    Haha! I believe you!

    If I told my husband I wanted to take my car to the track, he would probably have a heart attack. :lol:


     
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    #26 Stefanie, Jul 25, 2014
    Hey guys! As an update, I have my Koni Sport Shocks and Swift Spec-R springs in hand. My mechanic also suggested I have the lower control arm bushings changed out at some point soonish, as the lower ride would do a number on the stock bushings. Soooo, I figured I may as well get that done at the same time and have purchased Powerflex bushings. Thank you all for your input!

    Does anyone have a suggestion as to a good starting point for the shock adjustment? It's my daily driver and my kiddos ride in the back sometimes...so I'd rather not jar their teeth straight out of their mouths. :D At the same time though, I want it to be a fun ride.

    You guys are the best! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #29 MCS02, Jul 25, 2014
    I use to run my Konis with the rear set to medium and the front to soft. If I was going to autocross or the dragon I would run the rears on stiff and the fronts on medium.
    Now for around town I just set them to soft. A Koni is not soft even on soft.
    You may want to consider getting a rear sway bar. That will really make a difference on handling. Thats my next Mod.
    Also if you don't get adjustable camber plates and rear adjustable control arms you will need to rotate your tiers often. I do not have them so I have found if I rotate my tires every 3k it makes a big difference on longevity of my tires.

    I have powerflex bushings on my MINI they are great.

    Welcome to the dark side. Mod on :D
     
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    #30 MCS02, Jul 25, 2014
    One more thing. don't forget to get it aligned. There was a good discussion on alignment settings if you don't want to use the stock alignment.
    If I can find it I will link back to it. Or maybe someone els knows where it is.
     
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    #33 Stefanie, Jul 25, 2014
    Thank you Dave! :D
     
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    #3 Zapski, May 29, 2014
    Sounds good to me.
     
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    #13 Stefanie, May 29, 2014
    Thank you for the info! How long has it been since you had the springs installed? From what I've read/heard, it seemed like it was best to replace the shocks at the same time but it's nice to see that that might not necessarily be required.
     
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    #14 Stefanie, May 29, 2014
    Thank you Dave! That's really encouraging. I've emailed the service manager at Niello Mini to be safe, but thus far I've been really happy with them.
     
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    #15 rkw, May 29, 2014
    In theory, yes. In practice, if they don't want to cover it, they can simply deny warranty and don't have to prove anything until you've sued and the case goes to court. By then, you've probably given up from legal costs. This has happened with MINI.
     
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    #18 Stefanie, May 29, 2014
    Awesome - thanks! :)
     
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    #35 Stefanie, Jul 25, 2014
    Thank you Rawhyde! I will definitely let you all know about it afterward. :cornut:
     
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