2nd Gen Coupe Most liked posts in thread: Coupe Suspension

I'd go with Changing runflat tyres to normal tyres first.

The nickname of Runrock Tires is well deserved.

 

There are LOTS of tire threads. This has been discussed a zillion times. Look around and do some reading.

Depends on what you're looking for, in terms of summer / winter / wet / dry performance, vs. fuel economy, vs. tread life, vs. price... there is no "right" answer for everyone.

 

I have a 2012 R58 JCW. I ditched the runflats for Conti DW, but they are

only three season tires. I changed the springs out for Mach V Motorsports

springs and added a Hotchkis 25.5mm rear sway bar. I'm happy!

 

It's really.... Coupé

As in; Justa Jim's chickin's live in a chickin coupé.... He has French chickins...

 

I second the changing of the tires.

 

+3 First place to start.

 

Tires will improve EVERYTHING about the car. Do that first.

Sport suspension and stiffer sway bar will improve handling, but make the ride more harsh, all else being equal.

 

Getting rid of the runflats was the single best comfort factor made to my MINI... Part of the suspension is made up of the tires, and the runflats were just too hard....

 

ditto on the Run Craps....:arf:

 

If you want a soft riding tire look into the Conti DWS. From all accounts these tires are rather soft riding.

 

Some folks have changed things around. You might try a Google search on that. It seems that the radio being integrated into the speedometer is going to make that difficult. I'd guess speakers & amps would be doable.