Hello all,

I have finally decided to install the Mina Lowering springs on my XKR.

Before doing this install I wanted to check with everyone on the forum if I should know something else before putting them on?

Thank you, Alex

 

Yes... replace your shocks and upper shock mounts while you're at it. It's a lot of work to get in there, so you might as well go ahead and replace the things that are bound to fail sooner or later.

 

Thank you Sam

 

Not so sure you need to replace the shocks on such a new XKR. The shocks on my -98 XKR are still in great condition. And with the CATS system on our cars the shocks are a bit more expensive as well. Mounts and bushings are a different story from what I understand and should be checked and replaced if needed

 

Ah... I wasn't thinking about CATS shocks. I was thinking about the $100 shocks.

 

Yea that's what I suspected

I'm surprised at the quality of old active shocks. A friend of mine have active shocks on three different cars, a Maserati 4200 -02, an Alfa Romeo 166 (unknown year) and an Alfa Romeo 164 QV -91(?) and not one of them have had to be replaced yet. Especially the QV is a surprise to me, such an old car and they still work like they should. A nice firm ride in normal mode and one helluva stiff ride in sports mode.

 

I too am going to be replacing the REAR ONLY Springs on my car with Mina Springs. I would urge anybody who wants to know what a "proper" rear stance is. to look at your (BeO's) album. Your car has a perfect clearance in the rear wheel well.

BeO: I hope you don't mind that I am showing this pic from your album:



I'm compelled to think that the springs on your car are for the European Market. U.S. Cars seem to have "Clearance for Tire Chains" built into them!

I also would not replace the Shocks. Unless there is deterioration in the bushings, the CATS shocks should be kept. Or replace the Bushings only.

 

My 2005 (= 2006 US, same as OP) looks like the photo above anyway. I don't really see why anyone would want lower still.

 

No I don't mind at all, I love looking at my and others XK's
I think my car is stock, I haven't replaced any suspension parts myself and I'm pretty sure the previous owner didn't do it either. Standard 18" wheels as well.
It is lower than some XK's I've seen, but it could also be the colour of the car playing tricks with the eye, maybe the space is more noticable on a bright coloured car.

 

European cars sold in the States often get higher ride height and softer suspension settings to accommodate American preferences.

 

With some justification. There are lots of roads in the U.S. that are in poor repair and may benefit from a softer ride.

 

@Paul
Is the green XKR on the photo lowered?
Did you use wheel spacers and if yes which thickness?

I've got the double five rims as well but on my XKR the gap looks a lot bigger.

 

I don't use wheel spacers. I have just ordered the Rear Lowering Springs. The angle of the pic really doesn't show how large the gap is. With the rear lowered 1.2", the gap between the wheel and the body will be exactly the same as at the front. This is a better Picture:

 

Thanks

 

What exactly are "Uprated" lowering springs?

 

Anyone have any comments over the Adamesh lowering springs?

 

These work great. I have them front and rear.