Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Most liked posts in thread: Vmaxx coilovers and R56 (JCW) BBK

  1. imspencerwithanr53

    imspencerwithanr53 New Member

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    #2 imspencerwithanr53, Jun 1, 2009
    Nice, I was looking at the Vmaxx's. Just got to get some money saved up then a nice DROP follows.

    How are you liking the coilovers still?
     
  2. Steve

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    #4 mdbsat, Jun 2, 2009
    Thanks for posting this link. I am still trying to learn how to navigate this site so the link was very helpful.
     
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    #5 Ryephile, Jun 2, 2009
    The V-Maxx's are the new lowering spring, IMO. They're inexpensive enough to afford and offer full suspension travel at a lowered ride height. :Thumbsup:
     
  5. MUshadd

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    #6 MUshadd, Jun 9, 2009
    your write up is what sold me on them. I didnt want to dump 1-2k on coilovers because i wanted a bit of a drop, that offered adjustability and still comfortable on the street. Since I don't track my car, this seemed like the perfect solution. I sold my H&R springs and I am loving the ability to adjust my height...i am still trying to find that perfect ride height though.:ihih:

    as mentioned in the article. it is a shame that they didn't include a 2nd wrench or instructions.
     
  6. INIMINI

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    #7 INIMINI, Apr 26, 2010
    MUshadd,

    Just a quick question...

    Will the R56 Sport Suspension fit on an R52? or just the R56 Springs?

    I did numerous search on forums and found nothing.

    Thank you,
    Lorin
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  7. drksilvermini

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    #8 drksilvermini, Apr 27, 2010
    He put R56 brakes and a VMAXX coilover kit on his R53 not R56 suspension
     
  8. Jason Montague

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    #9 Jason Montague, Apr 27, 2010
    Vmaxx Swap

    :cornut:Also.....your wheels are very nice. How much do they weigh? Just curious.:Thumbsup: Jason
     
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    #10 INIMINI, Apr 28, 2010
    Yes...I knew that...but MUshadd may have experience in this area that you may not.
     
  10. drksilvermini

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    #11 drksilvermini, Apr 28, 2010
    :lol:sorry...:lol: Just a random question
     
  11. BThayer23

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    #12 BThayer23, Apr 28, 2010
    I think the stock ride height is higher on an R56 than an R53, so while the non-adjustable stock suspension isn't interchangeable, coilovers with adjustable ride height are.

    Good writeup and pics.
     
  12. INIMINI

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    #13 INIMINI, Apr 28, 2010
    Thank you.:Thumbsup:
     
  13. bigfatllama

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    #14 bigfatllama, Nov 16, 2011
    thumbs up for the write ups and pixs. thanks for sharing this. I got recently H&R spring but not really contented how it went low.
    with your reference I think got my answer here! A reasonable coilover to saved up for the next stop.:biggrin5: