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How should I get my Mini Cooper lowered?

Last week, I purchased an older Mini Cooper to use as a project car. I’d like to begin by modifying the suspension. How should I get my Mini Cooper lowered?

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Rachel Rigolino · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
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Mini Cooper
, is a fantastic project car because they’re so much fun to modify! When it comes to getting your Mini Cooper lowered, one of the most common is by installing a lowering kit.
This very, very basic overview will give you a broad sense of the steps: | Step | Overview | | — | ———– | | Step 1 | After securing the car with tire chocks and jacking it up, take off the front tires to remove the factory coil springs. | | Step 2 | Install the shorter springs that are part of the lowering kit—never go cheap by cutting the original springs! | | Step 3 | Repeat with the back wheels. |
Caution: Yes, the steps above may seem simple, but they aren’t. Installing compressed coils is actually dangerous—this is why many car owners who want to install lowering kits turn the job over to a professional mechanic.
Lowering kits begin at around $100 but can go up to $800+**. This is without installation. Check online Mini Cooper discussion boards for recommendations.
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