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 Post subject: Re: Coilover decisions
PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:45 pm 
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Paddy wrote:
What I did with my van was GAZ adjustable shocks, Fast road coil springs and budget hilo kit. Rides great, easy to do (apart from getting the old cones out) and none of the hassles of doing the full coilover conversion. Also there is town ride springs available and if you dont like one, it's easy enough to swap over at a later date. The links include a photo showing the different ride heights.

http://minisport.com.au/gaz-adjustable- ... get-hi-los
http://minisport.com.au/mini-coil-sprin ... rings-78mm
http://minisport.com.au/mini-coil-sprin ... rings-86mm


Hi Paddy,
Just doing some thread crawling on suspension options and came across this. How are you finding the suspension setup after a couple of years? Still good? Also, did you use lowered height shocks as the website says for FastRoad springs you should use lowered shocks?

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Simon


Hey Simon,

Unfortunately, due to a change in circumstance, I had to sell the van a few months after I installed it all. I do remember that I used the shocks in the links when I did it and once I adjusted the shocks the way I wanted it was a great riding and handling van. Sorry I can't be of more help.

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 Post subject: Re: Coilover decisions
PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:49 pm 
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No problem, thanks Paddy. Think my donuts are on their last legs :(


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 Post subject: Re: Coilover decisions
PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:59 pm 
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I'd say it's definitely worthwhile, one of the great things about a mini is the way it handles, just be prepared for a struggle getting the old ones out, there's a few different posts on here from over the years with different ways to get them out.

IMO the proper rubber cones are better for a road mini, just in the characteristics of the shape and material, BUT they deteriorate over time and unless you are willing to change them every few years (more or less depending on use/climate ect) to maintain that benefit you are best off going with springs or the hydro setup.

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 Post subject: Re: Coilover decisions
PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:37 pm 
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I have fitted Minispares red spot rubber cones to my car - great improvement over the flogged old standard ones.

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 Post subject: Re: Coilover decisions
PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:39 pm 
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Thanks guys :)


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