Any reviews on Ohlins Flag-L coilovers?
All I know is the stock valving doesnt have a wide enough adjustment to make it a good daily driver/ track/ auto-x setup. its better siuted to mostly track useage in factory form.
Its not a good daily driver shock. That doesnt mean it wont work, But its not going to be as comfortable as a revalved set, or something else. On track, im s ure theyre great with correct tuning. If you dont know what your doing with suspension setup, dont go spending 4k+ just cause it looks cool.
^ Pretty much true. They're not too bad on the street, and they're awesome on the track, but if you're not at the track or autocrossing a lot, your money would be better spent elsewhere.
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My usage is around 30% track and 70% street. Would the DFV be a better choice then? I'm moving over from Zeal which was fitted with 14KG rear and 12KG front springs. I find them to be livable on my local roads. My tires are 265/35R18 R-compounds so I reckon I need stiff springs to prevent bottoming out rite?
Id say the new DFV is much more suitable for your useage. Your probably going to want something around 10-12k front, 11-13k rear if you want stiff spring rates. with the motion ratios of the evo suspension, to get correct wheel rates, always go stiffer in the rear.
Ok I get you. Stiffer spring rate in the rear will retain the stock motion ratio of the evo suspension. How close should the diff be to retain it? 2KG diff or 1KG? Let's say 10KG in front and 12KG in the rear?
Have a look here: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ht=motion+rate
"the rule of thumb is that your front rate should be around 80% of your rear rate. The stock EVO is just like that (180/225x100=80%).
Some people buy the DFV and swap front/rear springs this will give you 8kg / 10kg. This is 80% of the rear rate which follows the stock rate philosophy. A higher spring rate at the rear is supposed to reduce weight transfer and give the inside front wheel more traction.
As already mentioned, the motion rate of the contol arms is the key factor if someone has calculated the motion rate of the stock evo suspension we would be able to calculate wheel rates (how much of the springs power actually makes it to the wheel) like the 350z guys
have a look at the math:
http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=333627
I think this gives you a better idea because it takes motion rate into account
"the rule of thumb is that your front rate should be around 80% of your rear rate. The stock EVO is just like that (180/225x100=80%).
Some people buy the DFV and swap front/rear springs this will give you 8kg / 10kg. This is 80% of the rear rate which follows the stock rate philosophy. A higher spring rate at the rear is supposed to reduce weight transfer and give the inside front wheel more traction.
As already mentioned, the motion rate of the contol arms is the key factor if someone has calculated the motion rate of the stock evo suspension we would be able to calculate wheel rates (how much of the springs power actually makes it to the wheel) like the 350z guys
have a look at the math:
http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=333627
I think this gives you a better idea because it takes motion rate into account
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