jcooper Posted June 17, 2013 Report Posted June 17, 2013 Ordering my H&R Sport Springs today for Olive from PTUNING. Looks like they're going to be installed on Saturday. yay! Anyone else have springs installed? Noticeable difference?
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 17, 2013 Report Posted June 17, 2013 Mark did on Max, it was a big difference Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Drillslinger Posted June 17, 2013 Report Posted June 17, 2013 I had the TSW springs on DB until they wore out and just last year replaced them with the Koni Sport kit. Springs alone were a great cost/performance compromise and the full kit is MUCH harsher than just the springs (but holds WAY better in the curvy bits) :top:
RichSperry Posted June 18, 2013 Report Posted June 18, 2013 I had the TSW springs on DB until they wore out and just last year replaced them with the Koni Sport kit. Springs alone were a great cost/performance compromise and the full kit is MUCH harsher than just the springs (but holds WAY better in the curvy bits) :top: The springs wore out? Really? No matter where you go, there you are!
Eddie Posted June 18, 2013 Report Posted June 18, 2013 I just had my NM Springs put on not that long ago.. I would say the first 400-500 miles or so were a little bumpy.. but they definitely feel smoother now.. BUT still harsher than originals.. Love the look thou Will soon be DECHROMED.. 2013 Mini Countryman All 4 S (Gassy) Absolute Black [sIGPIC]
Drillslinger Posted June 19, 2013 Report Posted June 19, 2013 The springs wore out? Really? Sort of... I had about 60k miles on the springs and the coating was wearing through in spots allowing them to rust. Since the SHOCKS were almost shot I decided to replace them before anything drastic happened :idea:
Drillslinger Posted June 19, 2013 Report Posted June 19, 2013 I just had my NM Springs put on not that long ago.. I would say the first 400-500 miles or so were a little bumpy.. but they definitely feel smoother now.. BUT still harsher than originals.. Love the look thou Having had stock (sports) suspension, stock shocks with sport springs and now the Koni kit (Koni shocks and springs) I can say that the Stock Shocks w/sports springs had the best cost-to-performance ratio of them all (IMO of course) :top: Bonus was that the ride was more comfy. This Koni kit is a tad rough for a DD (especially on these roads! OMG :banghead:)
Stephatron Posted June 19, 2013 Report Posted June 19, 2013 Ordering my H&R Sport Springs today for Olive from PTUNING. Looks like they're going to be installed on Saturday. yay! Anyone else have springs installed? Noticeable difference? I have the H&R's and LOVE them. They definitely stiffen the ride up, I would say noticeably so. They have a nice drop too. Just be careful being lowered since you may scrape the front lip plastic thing (I do).
jcooper Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Posted June 21, 2013 I have the H&R's and LOVE them. They definitely stiffen the ride up, I would say noticeably so. They have a nice drop too. Just be careful being lowered since you may scrape the front lip plastic thing (I do). Good to know! Getting them installed tomorrow
Stephatron Posted June 21, 2013 Report Posted June 21, 2013 Good to know! Getting them installed tomorrow Let me know how you like them ... Give them a day or two before they settle too, it'll drop lower.
Stephatron Posted June 21, 2013 Report Posted June 21, 2013 PS is PTUNING doing the install? They did mine!
minime331 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Posted June 21, 2013 I have the H&R's and LOVE them. They definitely stiffen the ride up, I would say noticeably so. They have a nice drop too. Just be careful being lowered since you may scrape the front lip plastic thing (I do). Now we're scrape buddies to lol STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
jcooper Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Posted June 21, 2013 Now we're scrape buddies to lol Haha I know right, ur MINI is like my MINIs older brother. I've just got to make it out to an event soon!
Stephatron Posted June 21, 2013 Report Posted June 21, 2013 Yep! They'll take good care of you!!! Make sure to mention that you're from the club ... They like seeing that!
Stephatron Posted June 21, 2013 Report Posted June 21, 2013 Haha I know right, ur MINI is like my MINIs older brother. I've just got to make it out to an event soon! Scrape, scrape, scrape! If I'm not careful, I scrape coming out of my driveway.
jcooper Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Posted June 21, 2013 Everyone would recommend an stock alignment with right? As in I shouldn't get a custom alignment should I? (camber etc)
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 21, 2013 Report Posted June 21, 2013 Everyone would recommend an stock alignment with right? As in I shouldn't get a custom alignment should I? (camber etc) If you're at PTuning talk to Justin about the alignment. I have a custom one and like it. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Stephatron Posted June 21, 2013 Report Posted June 21, 2013 If you're at PTuning talk to Justin about the alignment. I have a custom one and like it. Justin is out of town until Monday.
Stephatron Posted June 21, 2013 Report Posted June 21, 2013 Everyone would recommend an stock alignment with right? As in I shouldn't get a custom alignment should I? (camber etc) Justin said Lucy is running -1.0 rear. front camber not adjustable, oem spec though -1.2
jcooper Posted June 22, 2013 Author Report Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) She's all done! It definitely got rid of some most/all of the wheel gap. Slighty more aggressive stance. Edited June 22, 2013 by jcooper
jcooper Posted June 22, 2013 Author Report Posted June 22, 2013 Handling/cornering is 10 fold better!!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 22, 2013 Report Posted June 22, 2013 Handling/cornering is 10 fold better!! Permagrin!!!!! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Stephatron Posted June 22, 2013 Report Posted June 22, 2013 She's all done! It definitely got rid of some most/all of the wheel gap. Slighty more aggressive stance. The springs are awesome, you won't regret it
