I'll take some more pics tonight after work. The pictured height is all the way down- no driving at that height!
I didn't have to do any cutting or trimming for clearance- there are a total of five extra holes drilled in the entire car for air line routing that could be sealed up easily enough to return the car to stock.
I ride with the fenders just barely above the tire- about 2" up from here. At that height I have full range of steering without any rubbing, and the front lower lip (the vertical plastic that's below the bumper cover) is the only thing that hits the ground on large bumps or dips.
Fully lifted is just about back to stock height- great for getting into a monster driveway or getting a floor jack under the stock jacking points, but you wouldn't want to drive fully lifted as there's no droop travel.
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wmwny Well-Known Member
Welcome to M/A! Nice-looking color and appearance!
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With this kit I was hoping for a smoother ride (I found the stock S suspension to be a bit harsh), with a lowered stance, without compromising its daily-driver status. Other than the reduction in trunk space, I'd say it's a win! -
Rawhyde Active Member
That's a nice crisp looking MINI. The (absolutely beautiful) wheels really fit in with the overall look.
It looks best to me at "ride height". I know ZERO about air suspensions except they provide the means to alter ride height at will, so don't tase me...
Did it soften up the ride by very much? Did it impact the handling very much? Is each airspring's pressure isolated from the other three or are they on a common manifold? -
vetsvette MINI Alliance Ambassador
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