Suspension / wheel options on F56
Discussion
What you got and do you like it? The OH is looking to get a Cooper - test drive car was on std suspension and 15" wheels and was fine but ideally wants 17" with non run flats. Would be interested to know if worth looking for a car with variable dampers or whether the sports suspension is a step too far for UK roads. Ta.
Got a new F56 JCW, couple of weeks old, deliberately didn't go for the bigger 18's with R/F's - stuck with the standard 17's (205/45) which came with non-runflat P-Zero's.
Running it on standard sports suspension (JCW though, so not sure how different it is to Cooper set up with sport suspension), no variable dampers - its absolutely fine, really well damped. Had a diesel Audi A4 (2012) with sports suspension on 17's before, and that was a far far harsher, crashier ride. Mini really surprised me, thought it would be the biggest compromise as a daily driver.
Running it on standard sports suspension (JCW though, so not sure how different it is to Cooper set up with sport suspension), no variable dampers - its absolutely fine, really well damped. Had a diesel Audi A4 (2012) with sports suspension on 17's before, and that was a far far harsher, crashier ride. Mini really surprised me, thought it would be the biggest compromise as a daily driver.
F56 Cooper Chilli Auto on 17s and std suspension
Ride is firm, marginally uncomfortable over potholes on our poorly maintained roads and not quite stiff enough on track
Said a few times that we'd go for variable dampers next time as are allegedly 10% softer in Eco and Normal to 10% firmer in Sport mode
Ride is firm, marginally uncomfortable over potholes on our poorly maintained roads and not quite stiff enough on track
Said a few times that we'd go for variable dampers next time as are allegedly 10% softer in Eco and Normal to 10% firmer in Sport mode
Gassing Station | New MINIs | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff