Asphalt Rally Spec AR series referenceSpecial order · Estimated lead time: typically 2-3 weeks
07-14 Mini Cooper S - Asphalt Rally Spec AR Coilovers
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Verify fitment- Four assembled coilovers, sprung and valved for this application
- Upper mounts (pillowball with camber adjustment on MacPherson-strut fronts)
- Damping adjustment knobs and spanner wrenches
- Front and rear springs rated 9 kg/mm front and 8.5 kg/mm rear
One approved application: 2007–2014 Mini Cooper S · R56 · S Model
- Ships from Mesa, AZ
- 12-month limited warranty
- Special order: typically 2-3 weeks
Specifications — CBM190-AR
Product details
The Asphalt Rally Spec AR kit for the 2007 to 2013 Mini Cooper S (R56) is built around travel and heat control. Springs are rated 9 kg/mm front and 8.5 kg/mm rear, a close front-to-rear pairing.
The AR design uses an extended stroke and, on MacPherson applications, an inverted 55 mm shock. Inverting the damper moves the gas and oil chamber away from the knuckle and brakes, which cuts heat transfer and unsprung weight, and the large body adds oil capacity for sustained loads. Steel lower mounts are standard on MacPherson fronts. Damping is adjustable across 36 levels using one knob per damper, so you can set compression and rebound together.
The box includes four assembled coilovers, the upper mounts (pillowball with camber adjustment on the front), damping knobs and spanner wrenches. Use the adjustable lower mount for ride height and have an alignment done afterward. The page also lists the 2007 to 2014 Cooper Clubman and a 2014 Cooper S, so confirm your car with the year, make and model checker.
Supported features
Gravel Rally springs range from 250 mm to 270 mm with extended cylinder length and piston stroke, greatly improving handling over uneven and bumpy roads. Height range varies per vehicle and does not exceed OE ride height.
Asphalt Rally uses inverted shocks on many MacPherson applications, moving the gas/oil chamber away from the knuckle and brakes to reduce heat transfer and unsprung weight.
Strengthened steel lower mounts are standard on MacPherson applications; Gravel Rally adds heavy-duty steel upper mounts on most applications. Wishbone and multi-link applications use the standard aluminum mounts.
Gravel Rally kits use unique hardened-rubber pillowball top mounts on MacPherson applications to absorb repeated impacts from loose surfaces.
Simultaneous compression and rebound adjustment across 36 levels, with carefully selected per-application spring rates and damping to stabilize the car over uneven roads.
Inverted applications use 55 mm bodies for added oil capacity and cooling under sustained stage loads.
Compatible applications (3)
Installation
Set ride height with the adjustable lower mount where the application has one; use the spring perch only where the application-specific layout has no adjustable lower mount. Lock every collar with both spanner wrenches. Start damping 18 clicks counterclockwise from full stiff and adjust from there. Professional setup and alignment are required after installation; on MacPherson fronts, establish baseline camber at the elongated lower-mount hole before fine adjustment at the upper plate.
Coilover setup, height and damping guidesWarranty & service
12-month limited warranty to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship. Racing use, exterior finish and improperly installed or modified parts are not covered; keep your original invoice for any claim. KSport coilovers are rebuildable; replacement shocks, springs, mounts and hardware are sold individually.
Warranty terms and service requestsOther published pages for MPN CBM190-AR
These page names share this MPN; they do not confirm fitment. Verify your vehicle before ordering.