How To Install Raceland Mini Cooper R56 Coilovers

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[@Jay-mz7dr]

perfect amount of detail to do the job. Best video I have found for this task:)

[@scobius1]

Does anybody agree with me that the mini looks much better stance wise when it's lowered in such a way to try and ensure the bottom sill angle with the ground is reduced from stock angle? My R56 JCW is lowered on KW coilovers, and dropped 30mm on all 4 corners, so there is still the default angle between the sill and the ground, which personally I dislike. My question is can you reduce this angle and for the car to remain functional? I guess the back needs to be lowered more than the front to acieve this look, is this done by peeps out there???? Cheers ma dears.

[@michaelvanna8982]

For the front, you only need the upper strut mount...no washers or rubbers from oem?...if yes, then buying the upper strut mount will do and not needed to perform the spring compressor?

[@racelandsuspension]

Yeah, you'll need the complete upper strut mount, nothing more. If you get new ones, you won't need spring compressors.

[@samanthaw1425]

Are the coilovers as low as they can go on the finished pictures?

[@racelandsuspension]

+christopher weaver Not quite. There is still another inch of adjustment but we had to be able to drive the car without rubbing ;).

[@samanthaw1425]

+Raceland Ok thanks for the reply.

[@franzweyandt4387]

when i install the stock top mount and bearing onto the raceland coilover, the shaft spins. how do i stop that from happening

[@flexfitfox117]

is it easier to just buy new strut mounts for front and rear ?

[@michaelvanna8982]

Can we use a front Top mount with camber spec? Will it disadvanatage the Raceland coilover matching? Tnx

[@racelandsuspension]

Any camber kit that will work with the stock struts will also work with our kit.

[@michaelvanna8982]

Was there any swaybar endlinks installed? If we buy, will it include the endlinks?

[@racelandsuspension]

Yes, they are included.

[@D1I00N]

Very nice ! thanks for sharing 🙏

[@PrinceSomorin]

I thought that you couldn't reuse the stock sway bar links? Thanks.

[@racelandsuspension]

They aren't shown in the video but our R56 kit comes with end links.

[@michaelvanna8982]

Where do we buy the end links if damaged (after warranty period)? Tnx

[@conklinjohnathan87]

Just curious on the name for the tools used to take off the front sway bar mount?

[@racelandsuspension]

For the sway bar endlinks? It is just an open ended wrench and an Allen key.

[@SigmaHD]

Is this the same set-up as the non-s R56?

[@racelandsuspension]

Yes, our kit will fit the non-S models as well.

[@SigmaHD]

Cool thanks for the reply

[@racelandsuspension]

Sure thing. Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@reys.salanio8787]

any coilover for 2009 clubman s

[@fifteen6535]

What year R56 is shown? Is there a difference between the early R56 and the LCI R56?

[@racelandsuspension]

There isn't a difference. The suspension is the same.

[@fifteen6535]

I figured, just wanted to check. Thanks!

[@beborosa2210]

what size socket did you use for the top mount? im stuck on the front did the rear w no problem X0

[@racelandsuspension]

For the top nut to secure the coilover to the upper mount or the upper mount to the strut tower?

[@beborosa2210]

I figured it out. It wasn’t coming out because the springs were still too tight! Thank you for the reply

[@JesseRizo]

Is there a way you can send me a private message

[@racelandsuspension]

There isn't but give us a call when you have a moment. Our number is 801.365.1440.

[@reys.salanio8787]

this coilover will fit to 2009 mini cooper s clubman?

[@racelandsuspension]

I'm sorry but they don't fit the Clubman.

[@yorkbv2107]

May i know what tire and wheel sizes does your mini have?

[@racelandsuspension]

This was a customer's vehicle. Sorry but we don't have the specs to reference.

[@yorkbv2107]

No worries. And thanks for the reply.

[@VasParaskevo]

They are MOTEGI RACING SP10 R17 with 205/50 R17 tires

[@superuglyperson]

wish you would make coils for e90 bmw 3 series wagons

[@kekoemedia7233]

does this apply to the r53 as well?

[@racelandsuspension]

This video is specific to the R56. The R53 is a little different. We're working on an install video now.

[@HshSlngngSlshr1]

Can i still use these at stock height?

[@racelandsuspension]

+HshSlngngSlshr1 The max height will still put you at about an inch below stock ride height.

[@JewCrew420]

I want to lift my mini to do rally with it

[@racelandsuspension]

Sorry. Our kit is made to lower the car.