2007 Mini Cooper S - Stock Sports suspension

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   Hi, 

Looking for some advice on suspensions. 

I'm upgrading to the JCW sports suspension and was wondering if anyone knows if the stock sports suspension I had on my 2007 is interchangeable with another MINI.  

If i wanted to pass the parts to another MINI owner, do they need to purchase any additional parts or can they just have it installed on their car?  Can I install the stock suspension on a regular MINI (non S). 

Thanks,

Jasper

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Jasper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: September/15/09 Status: Offline Points: 121	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jasper Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 2007 Mini Cooper S - Stock Sports suspension Posted: December/08/09 at 1:33am
	Hi, Looking for some advice on suspensions. I'm upgrading to the JCW sports suspension and was wondering if anyone knows if the stock sports suspension I had on my 2007 is interchangeable with another MINI. If i wanted to pass the parts to another MINI owner, do they need to purchase any additional parts or can they just have it installed on their car? Can I install the stock suspension on a regular MINI (non S). Thanks, Jasper
	07 JCW Dark Grey with black top

Boomer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer PSMINI Nonmember Joined: July/20/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1073	Post Options Post Reply Quote Boomer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December/08/09 at 6:11am
	Before you pull the trigger on that JCW Sport Suspension you might want to consider going to Coilovers. There are several coilovers systems that work well with the R56S. The benefit of a coilover system is it will give you adjustability of ride height and dampening. I had the S sport suspension and went with JIC Cross. Dropped my ride height and fully adjustable for compression and rebound dampening. Far superior ride on the street and track. Would think your stock sport suspension will work with other R56 "S" not sure about a non-S but I think it would. Does the JCW kit change the sways? If all your getting is upgraded shocks and springs do some research on Coilovers. Well worth the money IMHO and the JIC Cross are a good bang for the buck. Also, make sure you get a good alignment after the install. Cheers!
	07 MCS, JIC Cross C/O, JCW BBK, Milltek exhaust, RR DP, Helix I/C, RMW tune (208.5 WHP & 238.3 WTQ)Ray's (17 lbs) and Nitto NT01 for track duty

Jasper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: September/15/09 Status: Offline Points: 121	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jasper Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December/08/09 at 6:37am
	"Before you pull the trigger on that JCW Sport Suspension you might want to consider going to Coilovers." OK, so I have no shame so I'll just say it.... I already know best bang for my buck is to go aftermarket for upgrades but I dislike non-MINI parts, call me a snob. The lesson from this is I won't get the best value. But thanks for the advice, I've debated about it for a while, figured I won't know how screwed I got by buying it until after I have it installed. Its kind of like telling a kid the kettle is hot but he still touches it, he may touch it two or three times before he stops. Only thing I can do to offset the cost and make myself feel better is to try and hawk the left over parts... Jasper
	07 JCW Dark Grey with black top

onramp Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Member Joined: November/19/06 Location: Renton, WA Status: Offline Points: 2321	Post Options Post Reply Quote onramp Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December/08/09 at 9:59am
	Holler if you need help with the install... Pat
	2006 Hyper Blue JCW