I don't recall having to enlarge anything... followed this write up from K-huevo How To: Replace Strut Springs - Cult Of MINICult Of MINI
I reused the fronts and cut the rears down about 2cm. btw, I'm running swift Type R lowering springs w/ the koni yellows
The FSD have a captured bumpstop. No way to remove it from the shaft. Hope I can find my oem ones.....
sorry for the repeat. Mine is a june 05 vintage but earlier you may need to drill out the top perch. This thread mentions 12mm. Again I didn't need to do this. Good luck. sucks about the bumstop. Hope you find them. http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/suspension-brake-modifications/13662-koni-yellow-sleeve-size.html
