KYB Front Left Suspension Strut: MINI Cooper 2002-08
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicle's Ride Control; stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks & Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicle's original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include.
- twin-tubeTechnology, designed for European cars
- Specifically calibrated to help restore the original handling and control characteristics of your Mini Cooper
- Uses a seamless working cylinder matched with a Teflon coated piston band for a positive seal and longer life
- Triple chrome plated piston rod and multi-lip oil seals that reduce wear
- Features a precision, sintered iron strut rod guide to help retain correct wheel alignment
- Engineered to help vehicles with electronic safety systems (ESC, ABS, etc.)
- To reduce the chance of noise and vibration KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number: SM5443
Vehicle Fitments:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2013 | Mini | Cooper | All Black |
| 2010 - 2013 | Mini | Cooper | Hot Chili |
| 2013 | Mini | Cooper | Hyde Park, S Green Park, Bayswater, Green Park, Oxford Street, S Oxford Street, John Cooper Works GP, S HighGate, S Bayswater, Baker Street, S Hyde Park, S All Black |
| 2009 - 2013 | Mini | Cooper | John Cooper Works Clubman |
| 2012 - 2013 | Mini | Cooper | Roadster S, Roadster John Cooper Works, S Redcliffe, Coupe, Classic, Yours, Coupe S, S Yours, Coupe John Cooper Works, S Clubman Hampton, Roadster |
| 2010 | Mini | Cooper | S Camden, Laurel, S Laurel, Mayfair, S Mayfair, Early Grey, Ray, Camden |
| 2008 - 2013 | Mini | Cooper | S Clubman, John Cooper Works, Clubman |
| 2003 - 2013 | Mini | Cooper | S Salt, S Hot Chili, S Chili, Chili, Salt, Pepper |
| 2008 - 2009 | Mini | Cooper | S Sidewalk |
| 2002 - 2013 | Mini | Cooper | S, Base |
| 2006 | Mini | Cooper | Seven, S Park Lane, Checkmate, Park Lane, S Checkmate |
| 2002 | Mini | Cooper | Sport, Luxury |