MK1 vRS - Stage 2 R-Tech Tuned

[Phil-W]

Mini meet sounds good.

Inspected my S2K filter to see how it's holding up. Looks good so far.

And the last of my new bits arrived for when the coilovers are fitted

[Phil-W]

Fitting day today, pics to follow

[TERKIN]

LOW!!!!!!!!! :yes:

[Jonneh]

Mini meet sounds good! 

 

Will send a message out if i'm coming down. 

 

I look forward to coilover progress as if they are decent enough I'll be going for some!

[Phil-W]

Coilovers are on! Rear sits lovely, front needs to come down maybe 10-15mm to sit level. Ran out of time today to drop them a bit more so ill do that on the weekend.

Rides nice, firm but not crashy or uncomfortable. Had a mare getting the front shocks out, more so the drivers side. Spring clamps and strut spreader are a must if DIY'ing!

It may settle a little but probably not enough. This is a pic as soon as it came off the axel stands.

[VRS-Steve]

Very nice mate.

[TERKIN]

wicked front deffo down! did you count your threads?

[Phil-W]

I counted threads (Did same as Steve-vrs - half way at rear and then 27ish at front) but thought front may be too low so gave myself more thread at the front, shouldn't have bothered now! Ended up with 50mm of thread, not sure how many threads that equated to in the end.

[TERKIN]

think steve is rocking on 19 on the front. his sits perfect tbh.

 

for low low reference mines right down on back and 12 threads on front

[VRS-Steve]

Yep 17 on the front for me and that's the way it's staying. But I might raise the back 5mm or so so it's more nose down.

[Phil-W]

Front dropped a bit. I actually think the rear does need to come up just a smidge to look ok, have to bear in mind that the front arch is higher than the rear too. Happy with the front but now it's a bit lower the front does need spacing 10mm or so to be safe. Looking into options for this, if I can't find a solution I'm happy with then it's going back up

[TERKIN]

you dont need spacers now get it down! looks pretty good as it is tbh how close is the front bumper?

[VRS-Steve]

That looks well. I would leave it to settle as the front will come down a little more. Then after a few weeks, adjust.

The ride is surprisingly good fir £200 coilovers isn't it?

[Phil-W]

Very impressed with the ride. It's a TINY bit crashy below 10mph but as soon as you get above crawling pace, it's fine. Slightly firmer than stock but not teeth rattling, for the price I can't fault them at all

[Phil-W]

That's it! Final adjustments made (I think). Ordered some 10mm spacers for the front wheels, leaving the rear as it is for now.

[VRS-Steve]

Can't wait

[VRS-Steve]

Lol, I can't edit.....

Can't wait to see it with the 10mm spacers. I've been thinking about buying some too.

[Phil-W]

It should still leave the wheels JUST tucked under the arch, I thought about 5mm or 8mm but I was worried it wouldn't be enough to clear the spring platforms.

Front has settled a bit now and looks like the drivers side will need raising a bit to match passenger side! Pffffffffffft!

[TERKIN]

be good to see what they look like with spacers but as i said you dont need them much lower than you and im not spaced :clap:

 

and........more LOWS!

[Phil-W]

What tyres are you running, Terkin?

[TERKIN]

205/50/17

[VRS-Steve]

How close is it at the minute with the 225s on?

I have 225s on the rear atm, burning down the 205s on the front to get 225s lol.

[Phil-W]

Thats why then, Terkin. I'm running 225/45/17.

 

Steve, they don't touch but there is literally 1-2mm in it, any flex in the sidewall whilst cornering would mean scrubbing. Better safe than sorry where tyres are concerned, don't want a blow out!

[Cossie1]

Mine looked great with 5mm spacers on front.

[VRS-Steve]

Looks like I'll need some them too when my crappy Acceleras finally wear out.