KW Springs on MCS

Right, decided to take a few hours out and fit the KW springs on my 2004 MCS today, after trying to read about these on here, plus find out what everyone thinks of them i didn't find much, so i am writing this so hopefully it can be a help for someone who is looking for some springs!

Bought the springs from Lohen, came next day, excellent service....
lohen.co.uk - Track & Fast Road Performance for your New Mini - Online Shop

As for fitting the springs, i thought it was one of the easiest cars i have fitted suspension to. Very simple and anyone with a slightly mechanical mind could fit these. Only basic tools needed.

Onto the pictures as they say a thousand words.....
and yes.... i know the car was very dirty!!!!!

Getting ready to do fronts.....




Needs a clean!!




Fronts done, can see the height difference in back!





All done and cleaned... I know they are very bad pictures ( was using my dads 1920's camera!)





Difference in height ....

As for ride etc,yes it is a harder ride. But its not terrible. Over bumps i can definetly feel it alot more, car is alot quicker on the steering and turn in. Body roll has decreased alot. Even though standard doesn't roll that much. It sits just as i want it, On the tires all round. Very happy with the final result.
If your looking to lower your car but not willing to pay 1k+ for coilovers then i would definetly reccomend the KW Springs. I cannot comment on any other setups as this is the only one i have had on the mini so far.As for track setup i can imagine coilovers are definetly worth it.) On my old Astra i had coilovers and the ride was terrible and handling was terrible ( but it was a Vaxuhall)

i hope this can come in usefull for someone who is looking to lower their mini