Anyone got the JCW suspension?

Anyone got the JCW suspension?

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Davislove

Original Poster:

2,295 posts

253 months

Tuesday 5th April 2005
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does anyone on here have the JCW suspension for a BMW MINI, i'm tempted but just not sure if it will be agile enough, can anyone give a review?

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Raify

6,552 posts

255 months

Tuesday 5th April 2005
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I test drove one for about 20 mins (not definitive I know!).

Despite being hampered by 18" wheels, it did feel more composed over bad surfaces, and a little more 'planted' in fast corners.

Not sure I could justify the expense though.

AndrewD

7,592 posts

291 months

Saturday 9th April 2005
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I have it on my S Works. With the 18 inch JCW wheels and teh standard runflats it makes for a hard ride on bumpy rutted B roads. Almost uncomfortable, in fact.

But get it on reasonably smooth twisty tarmac and it makes the car feel like a large kart, I love it!

Davislove

Original Poster:

2,295 posts

253 months

Saturday 9th April 2005
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andrew, good news on your Works, hope it's going well! can you get any lift-off oversteer mid corner with the suspension? the ride on mine now is 'ok' on the B roads and the chassis is nicely adjustable, i'm worried I'd loose that.

AndrewD

7,592 posts

291 months

Monday 18th April 2005
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No, I don't get lift off oversteer, at least not so far but I haven't yet taken it on track. Why would you want it anyway? Car corners very flat, grip levels are impressive!

glenn350sl

276 posts

241 months

Friday 22nd April 2005
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THERE IS JCW SUSPENSION ON EBAY STARTING PRICE £400 NO RESERVE