The Eibach PRO-KIT 5705.140 is a set of four lowering springs for the R56 MINI hatchback, and the manufacturer lists it for the 2007-2013 Mini Cooper and Cooper S hatchback R56. Eibach positions the kit as a way to sharpen handling and refresh the car's stance while keeping ride quality acceptable. Searches for R56 Cooper S Eibach springs, 5705.140 install, and R56 lowering springs with stock struts usually lead to this application.
The case for this kit over a bargain drop spring is its engineering pedigree and the way it balances stance against comfort. Owners on user forums who fitted Eibach Pro springs to an R56 said the car felt about as smooth as stock over small road imperfections. Owners also report that the factory dampers still do their job with these springs, though worn shocks are a poor match, so the condition of your struts matters. For a daily-driven R56, that makes the kit a reasonable step up from stock without committing to coilovers.
Per the manufacturer, the PRO-KIT 5705.140 is listed for both the Cooper and Cooper S hatchback in the R56 chassis for 2007 through 2013.
Owners on user forums report that the springs can be run with stock dampers, but the shocks should be in good condition, since worn units can struggle to control a lowered car.
Owners on user forums who swapped R56 springs at home typically describe it as a half-day job with a spring compressor.
The front is the more involved end. Owners on user forums describe removing the front struts, which means disconnecting the brake line and ABS sensor, then compressing each coil to swap the top hat before reinstalling. Rear springs are simpler. Owners recommend checking the bump stops for proper clearance once the car sits lower, and getting a wheel alignment afterward. A spring compressor is the one specialty tool you will need.
