6 replies to this topic

[ashbogg]

hi all, im wanting to lower my mini but worried about it catching the arches when i go over speedbumps, lumps ect..... what would be the best set up to lower it yet stiffen it up so it does not give me a extra tread grove in my tyre

[minisam92]

hi los and ajustable stiffness dampers?

[ashbogg]

hi los and ajustable stiffness dampers?

what price are they tho ?

[minisam92]

erm not really sure i got my hilos 2nd hand for £20
and shocks you could prob get for £80 for like spax or gaz 2 nd hand

[Bungle]

worried about it catching the arches when i go over speedbumps, lumps ect.....

your more likely to hit the exhaust than the arches hitting the body work

[Pete93]

If it does end up rubbing, you can cut your arches and shape a new lip round them for strength.

[benjy_18]

lowering a mini isnt the same method as lowering other cars, i.e. you cant just buy shorter springs etc

to do it safely,

hi lo's
new dampers (adjustable if you want to stiffen it up
and dependng how low you want to go i would strongly consider upgrading the tie bars and lower arms (heavy duty adjustable)
its more important to check that your current suspension is up to scratch before you think about lowering the car
check all bushes and ball joints etc

hope it helps
Ben