We expected something different? User says hey, I'm going to use garbage because I can't afford to do it right yet I want the look. We say, it's garbage, don't waste your time or money. We've been down this road. User says, yeah, but the garbage I am looking to use might be the same brand of garbage ya'll have used, however, you didn't use on exactly the same modelk I am, so you are wrong you people with experience. We laugh knowingly. User never comes back, become a member of a site that pats him on the back and validates his decision is perfect. Mostly because they used the garbage too and won't now admit a mistake was made. No wonder the world is falling apart.
The bit I liked was "taking one for the team" for junk we know is junk and we would not use. I'd take one for the team....wait I took one for the team with a misfire!
From a fellow R50 owner, 2005, owned since new, 11 years and 123,000 miles on it. 52 years young! I drive the snot out of my R50, track days, autox and the Dragon(a lot!). My suspension history: S rear sway bar(helped dial out some understeer). TSW lowering springs(only 3/4" drop, but they had a bad batch of front springs,too high). Started to drive faster and faster. 19mm rear sway bar(helped understeer a bunch, almost neutral). More driving schools, speed really picking up. Final suspension set-up; Koni yellows adjustable, Apex lowering springs with rear Koni adjustable perches, 25mm hollow rear sway bar, I.E.fixed camber plates, lightened Mini down to 2260 lbs, 15" Holies with Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R tires (system works so well together, completely adjustable for street, autox track or Dragon!) I love this current set up! (I have been running it for years now too!) My question for you, you will be paying for the install of your suspension? This will be a major expense, do you wish to do it twice? Cost of cheap suspension and install, could be money thrown away. (Thinking that you won't be able to re-sell those coil-overs) Your question is not a new one either. 7-8 years ago, people were asking these same questions of how to save money by going with this or that, the quality products have stood the test of time. R50's rule! Enjoy the drive! (Feel free to pm me with anything specific to our Justa's)
Forgive me for being a little slow/dim witted/out of touch (my kids would probably say all 3), but I'm sensing a bit of negativity toward WMW. What's the story?