Mini Cooper Lowering Springs // Best Springs Install

These are the perfect lowering springs for your Mini Cooper F56 and here's why. To start, the drop in terms of the amount these springs will lower the ride height of your Mini Cooper, is the perfect amount. 25mm (1 inch) lower than factory in the rear and 30mm (1 inch and 1/4) lower than factory ride height in the front.
Check out the links below to purchase any of the parts installed in todays video and don't forget to use coupon code BERTINI for a discount from mmrshop.co.uk and OutMotoring.com 😍
2014 - 2022 Mini Cooper F56 JCW MMR Performance Lowering Springs part number MMR08-1401: mmrshop.co.uk/...
2014 - 2022 Mini Cooper F56 JCW H&R Performance Lowering Springs part number 28813-1: www.outmotorin...
What makes these lowering springs the best lowering springs for your Mini Cooper is not just the ride height, but the quality of the springs themselves, and the quality of the ride. I feel like these lowering springs made the ride feel smoother, oddly enough. 🍻
The worst part about getting lowering springs is installing them on you Mini Cooper, only to find out that you lowered it way too much and the ride sucks. Don't be that person. Unless you're not looking for the best lowering springs, then just do what you feel is better for your tastes and styles. 🤷🏽‍♂️
But in my opinion - these have to be the best Mini Cooper lowering springs on the market if you're really looking to take your aesthetics and ride quality to the next level. Lowering your center of gravity is pretty nice too. 😅
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I hope you've been enjoying my Mini Cooper modifications thus far. Stay tuned in for future episodes and make sure to checkout some of my previous episodes as well. 😊
As always, thanks for the love and support! Check me out on Instagram if you're more interested in getting to know me. ☺️🤷🏽‍♂️
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[@thegreek5672]

Finally someone who used Dewalt tools!!! Nice!😊

[@MichaelBertini]

@@thegreek5672 right?! I love them, too. My dad raised me on Dewalt. 👊🏼🤘🏼

[@TheExStig]

Off topic. I read on the MINI forums folk disliking the centre armrest and removing it, my 1 previous owner JCW came without an armrest so I fitted one myself. I only mention this because you, like me, obviously love it and find it very useful without even thinking about it. Thanks for the upload.👌

[@Oplix]

Thanks for torque specs!

[@MichaelBertini]

@@Oplix you’re welcome 🙃👊🏼

[@slickrick223]

Hey I have the same setup on my cooper s f56. I also have a nm sway bar 22mm. I noticed squeaking noise in the rear suspension going over bumps. Did you noticed that with the springs? Did you cut the bump stops ?

[@robinbanks3288]

One thing I noticed was that you have the EDC if I’m not mistaken. I really wish you would have detailed the removal of the front strut top hats from the strut assembly because I’ve read that if it is done incorrectly, you can break the electronic damper. I have a rebuild kit for the front damper and I’m itching to install the new boots and gaskets and re-grease the top hat bearings but I also don’t want to destroy the electronic dampers. Any tips? I’m running the NM engineering springs that drop 1.25” on all 4 corners. Nice job btw. You should bring the Mini out to the U.P. for the world record attempt next year on the Mackinac bridge and also check out running The Tail of the Dragon next fall!

[@MichaelBertini]

You know, I wanted to add it into the video, but I battle with this. The challenge is, I like watching the details, but sadly, those videos don't perform well on KZbin and they hurt my analytics. This socket is a must amzn.to/3U2wVnr , so long is you relieve the tension from the springs and you use the proper torque specs you'll be fine. Also, make sure when you are tightening down the nut to the sensor, make sure the shaft is in the right position for the wire. It would be cool to take the Mini up there for the world record attempt. 😍🤘🏼

[@MotoJoshP]

​@@MichaelBertini just to verify - 18mm for that socket, right?

[@MichaelBertini]

@@MotoJoshP yup, an 18mm socket. 👊🏼

[@Oplix]

Do you buy these parts or are you sponsored?

[@victorduartee2682]

Is confort now?? More hard??

[@MichaelBertini]

Nothing noticeable, but I'm assuming it would be since it's a reduced spring rate. But I really didn't notice it being any stiffer.

[@leviborntreger]

How do you pull the DDC connector from the top of the strut? Afraid of breaking something. Thanks.

[@MT-xy7fw]

hows the ride comfort? any change from stock?

[@MichaelBertini]

@@MT-xy7fw not for me it didn’t.

[@Carl_Donaldson]

Great vid! How do you know how far to push the strut back into the hub/knuckle?

[@MichaelBertini]

This is the same question I had too. There's a pin on the back side which goes into a slot on the back. Then you push the strut down into the knuckle as far as it can go and it should be protruding from the bottom.

[@Carl_Donaldson]

@@MichaelBertini so the pin doesn’t push up against the knuckle/hub clamp but slides down through the gap in the knuckle? Probs best to photograph and measure beforehand?

[@MichaelBertini]

@@Carl_Donaldson correct. I would measure and take pictures beforehand. I typically do this with everything I touch anyways, even if I have the service manuals. I'm a little "over the top" like that sometimes.

[@Rolyx95]

How come you didn’t go with the MMR lowering springs? Do you know if they are any good?

[@MichaelBertini]

I didn't realize they had springs when I purchased the H&R springs.

[@techpulseYT]

I have them but I’m changing to H&R as I don’t like the lower front vs back look on the MMR

[@MichaelBertini]

@@techpulseYT that's good to know. thanks for the insight 👊🏼

[@guillaumefleurant578]

a coilover set would have improved the handling but i get it to not want your car super low and stiff good stuff man

[@MichaelBertini]

I agree with you. I would've noticed a difference in the coilovers for many reasons, but I don't want it to be that low. 😅 I'm working with a brand now on potentially installing their coilovers at some point, and theirs are the same amount of drop as these springs are.

[@ValFinale]

@@MichaelBertini umm. What? Any good coilovers are adjustable in height including the JCW pro suspension lmfaooo. Takes 3 mins of research to learn this.

[@entropicnic6892]

Are you looking to upgrade the wheels and tires soon? I'd live to see some 225/45r17's or 235/40r17's on a 17x8!

[@MichaelBertini]

Yes 😬 new wheels and tires video will be coming out real soon. 🙂🤘🏼

[@JR-te1zw]

Did you have to cut the bumpstops? Seen some videos where they cut the bumpstops.

[@MichaelBertini]

@@JR-te1zw nope, I didn’t cut the bumpstops at all.

[@adamkonrath919]

Did you adjust the bump stops at all?

[@MichaelBertini]

@@adamkonrath919 nope, no adjustment to the bumpstops and it was fine.

[@Ashimal78]

Hi, I have lowered my JCW F57 also with H&R springs but I have lots of cracking noise. Everything has been checked but still lots of cracking. Any idea where is come from?

[@mrfriedman]

I have same issue, just installed

[@MichaelBertini]

@@Ashimal78 is it more like a squealing sound? I’m sure you figured it out by now, but it could also be that you need to add grease to some of the contact points in your suspension.

[@Rogue.Rider0]

Would’ve been awesome to see it. That wide angle shot wasn’t cutting it.

[@MichaelBertini]

Are you in Florida, by chance?

[@Rogue.Rider0]

@@MichaelBertini no i wish.

[@MichaelBertini]

@@Rogue.Rider0 Oh 😔I was going to say to come see it at the Mini meet-ups we do monthly. Look into the MMR Performance springs, I'm considering going over to those.

[@homelesszaya.6548]

Did you have to trim the rear bump stops?

[@matebajusz4199]

I would also like to know that. In their official documentation it says you don't need to. But in some other videos people do cut it.

[@homelesszaya.6548]

@matebajusz4199 I'm installing my H&R springs Saturday. I'm gonna trim mine as I've also gotten new struts so I have ti drop the rears anyhow at that point

[@matebajusz4199]

You know what, I just received mine today. In the original packaging, there is an extra bumpstop. I didn’t compare it with the OEM one, but I assume it’s probably smaller.

[@homelesszaya.6548]

@@matebajusz4199 mine did NOT come with a bumpstop from H&R , I am a bit perturbed

[@matebajusz4199]

@@homelesszaya.6548 do you also have f56 jcw? did you order 28813-1? Anyway the effect should be the same, don’t worry.

[@jakebeavers2688]

Where are they man?

[@MichaelBertini]

Where is who? 😆

[@oldben1800]

feel comfortable putting 18 wheels on her?

[@MichaelBertini]

@@oldben1800 oh yes, I would and ended up with some 🙂

[@michaelzero5144]

Well just spent a half a day driving the NEW Mini 2 door and lets just stay it stinks. Too feminine of a car and just no soul. Tons on the lot and they are not selling. Car Edge said its in the top 10 of slowest selling cars brands right now. Big fail on BMW/Mini part. Maybe women will like them but I don't see many guys buying the new one that are out now. Maybe Mini got a performance one they haven't announced yet? I hope so... I drive a JCW Clubman with a slight upgrade at 325HP with a brace...

[@MichaelBertini]

@@michaelzero5144 yeah, I’m not a fan of the new Mini. Also, the JCW Clubman is perfect, especially at 325HP, that’s beast. 👊🏼

[@VenkmanJ]

The size of the spring really didn’t matter but what I thought was odd was his round down method. A couple of millimeters difference is a big deal in sizing objects. And this guy seems to have never heard the old adage to always go bigger when sizing, not smaller. It’s a silly rant but this guy is clearly not a true mechanic or had any laborous work.

[@MichaelBertini]

@@VenkmanJ I’ll have you know that I trained at the national school of dummies institute; and got my degree in ‘stupid mechanical engineering’. I’m a certified “false mechanic”. 🧐

[@DarkstarDarth]

As long as your girl friend is not over 200lbs you’ll be ok.

[@MichaelBertini]

@@DarkstarDarth 😂🤘🏼

[@maxkudin8781]

Clean up the brake calipers next time you have the wheels off...

[@MichaelBertini]

Great minds think alike. I did exactly this in an upcoming video. It's worth taking the time to do. Thanks for the advice, though. 🙂🤘🏼

[@KingA02]

Nice

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks, King! 🤘🏼

[@DiscoFang]

"what is up bertinin fam"... hahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaa jeeeeeeezzuuuzzzzz

[@MichaelBertini]

@@DiscoFang yessssssss! 😄

[@NoName-zi9qs]

Guy spends the first 1/3 of the video talking about the springs and even weighing them. When it comes to the actual install? Radio silence. You wasted 6 mins of my time. I certainly hope KZbin doesn't monetize these types of videos.