The new parts are in! Let's motor!

Bear in mind the stock dampers (struts) had nearly 60 thousand miles; so their performance at the end was lacking. With that caveat in mind, we'll compare impressions of the ride with Koni FSD's and the stockers.

The stock ride was alway stiff. And it was jarring over major events, ie potholes, expansion seams, etc. The handling was great. All in all, like a sport car should be. Past 50 thousand on the clock, small stuff, that the suspension previously soaked up, was becoming jarring. The rear was bump steering more often over the same roads. I ordered Koni FSD's, but alas winter arrived.

When spring had sprung this year, I installed the Koni FSD's at about 59 thousand. Fast forward to 60k, the ride is very good. The small undulations are nonexistent. The Mini remains composed over the major events without the "drama" of the stock suspension, especially with the addition of the fixed camber plates. Seems tighter through fast sweepers. The ride is still sporty and firm; you do still feel pavement irregularities, but they do not upset the suspension now. All in all, a great upgrade.