Description
MINI COOPER RE16 (02-06) BC Racing DS Series Coilovers | 5.5/5KG.MM
The BC Racing DS Series Coilovers are engineered to deliver precise handling and adjustable suspension performance for the MINI COOPER RE16 (02-06), featuring a 5.5/5KG.MM spring rate that balances responsive control with everyday usability. These coilovers provide the foundation for improved cornering grip and customisable ride height, making them an ideal choice for drivers seeking measurable performance gains on both road and track. BC Racing's DS Series combines quality construction with proven engineering to enhance your MINI COOPER RE16 (02-06)'s suspension dynamics.
BC Racing DS Series Coilovers
The BC Racing DS Coilover system is built with digressive valving, offering the same great benefits of the BR Series and is considered a perfect choice for those looking for track-biased coilovers. The digressive piston design produces a non-linear damping curve — allowing higher low-speed damping to control body roll through cornering, acceleration and braking, while providing reduced high-speed damping to allow the wheel to travel when running kerbs, preventing the impact from transmitting fully into the shell and retaining car balance.
Key Features
- Digressive piston and damping curve
- Satin chrome finished shock body
- 30 clicks of simultaneous rebound and compression adjustment
- Ride height adjustment separate to spring preload
- Monotube damper design
- Pillowball top mounts (depending on model)
- Bearing mounted upper spring platform
- Camber adjustable top mounts (depending on model)
- Tapered bottom mount locking collar to prevent collar working loose
- Custom spring rates available
- All spare parts available with low lead times
- Dust boot to protect damper seals
- 1 year manufacturer warranty
Digressive Piston Valving
Unlike a conventional linear piston, the DS digressive design increases damping force at low piston velocities — the range associated with body roll, pitch and dive during driven inputs — while reducing damping force at high piston velocities, such as when a wheel travels over a kerb. This keeps the car stable during cornering loads while allowing impacts to be absorbed without upsetting the chassis balance.
Kit Specifications
- Fitment: MINI COOPER RE16 (02-06)
- Spring Rate: 5.5/5KG.MM
- 30-Way Combined Damping Adjustment
- Monotube Damper Design
- Full Ride Height Adjustment (via Bottom Mount)
- Adjustable Spring Platforms for Corner Weighting
- Tapered Bottom Mount Locking Collar
- Custom Spring Rates Available
- All Spare Parts Available
- 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Fitment Data
| Make | Mini (Bmw) |
| Model | Mini Cooper |
| Chassis | MINI COOPER RE16 (02-06) |
| Series | DS |
| Spring Rate | 5.5/5KG.MM |
| Part Number | T-01-DS-DH |