KYB Rear 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: SM5444
Vehicle Fitments:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mini | Cooper | John Cooper Works, S Sidewalk, Clubman, S Clubman |
| 2002 | Mini | Cooper | Luxury, Sport |
| 2003 - 2008 | Mini | Cooper | Pepper, Salt, Chili, S Salt, S Chili, S Hot Chili |
| 2006 | Mini | Cooper | S Checkmate, Park Lane, Seven, Checkmate, S Park Lane |
| 2002 - 2008 | Mini | Cooper | S, Base |