Style shouldn’t come at the cost of function.

Smart suspension solutions for modified MINIs.

At Cooper’s Garage, we know many of our customers personalize their cars. Our role is making sure those modifications work in the real world. For this MINI, adjustable arms and alignment allowed the stance to stay while eliminating the headaches of rubbing and uneven tire wear.

Customer Concern

  • Wheels and suspension causing rubbing under load
  • Concern about long-term tire wear and drivability
  • Wanted a fix without sacrificing stance
  • Findings & Diagnosis

  • Rubbing traced to rear suspension geometry
  • Alignment out of spec due to lowered setup
  • No other mechanical faults detected
  • Work Performed

  • Installed adjustable rear control arms
  • Performed precision alignment to balance stance and clearance
  • Verified no rubbing under load during test drive
  • Result

  • Rubbing eliminated without compromising style
  • Proper alignment protecting tires and suspension
  • MINI now both sharp-looking and road-ready
  • Rubbing resolved. MINI stance meets drivability.

    With adjustable rear arms installed and a precision alignment, this R56 now holds its aggressive stance without the headaches of rubbing or premature tire wear.

    Slammed MINI R56 on lift during alignment adjustments at Cooper’s.