KW Coilover Kit V1 - MINI Cooper R50 R52 R53 (2002-2008) Coupe + Convertible incl. Cooper S
The first-generation MINI brought back something the original had and most cars since have spent decades trying to replicate. It was small, it was light, and it handled corners the way a car at that price had no business doing. The factory ride height was reasonable. Reasonable was never the point of a MINI. The KW V1 gives the R50, R52, and R53 the stance they earned on the road without changing what makes them worth driving.
Whether you are running a base Cooper or pushing the supercharged Cooper S, the V1 covers the full first-gen platform. KW matches the spring and damper rates specifically for the MINI's weight and chassis dimensions, which are far more compact than the European saloons this kit might be compared against. The stainless steel construction outlasts the corrosion-prone hardware that fails on the originals. You are getting a kit built better than what came out of the factory.
Key Features
- Stainless steel outer sleeves, permanently corrosion-resistant
- Height-adjustable lowering engineered for R50 platform weight and dimensions
- Spring and damper rates matched for both Cooper and Cooper S variants
- Low-friction polyamide guide bearing on front strut
- Retains MINI's signature handling balance while reducing body roll
- TUV-certified for street use
- Fits Coupe (R50), Convertible (R52), and Cooper S (R53) including all supercharged variants
Vehicle Fitment
Direct OEM replacement fitment for:
- MINI Cooper R50 (2002-2006): Coupe, all engines
- MINI Cooper Convertible R52 (2004-2008): Convertible, all engines
- MINI Cooper S R53 (2002-2006): Coupe, all supercharged engines
Installation Notes
Professional installation recommended. Alignment required after installation.
- Set desired ride height before final torque to allow fine-tuning without removing the kit
- Alignment required immediately after installation
- Allow 500-mile break-in period for dampers to reach optimal performance