True...but I am not bashing any other systems (although cornerweighing has very little to do with ride quality). I would like to ride in the RRE/JIC's because I hear that they are nice. Corner weighing a car gives fabulous balance and predictability but doesnt change the damping curve of the shock/strut.

 

after relooking over the coil over, it seems that ride height and preload are affected dependently.

 

Does it matter whether or not the Swedes manufactured it or the Japanese when the blueprints are approved from Ohlins Sweden anyway?

 

2100 for suspension system that handles like stock....

 

I have no experience with the japanese Ohlins, they do look trick though. I just have buddies at Ohlins USA and the dampers available from them are serviceable with parts here in the states. They also seem to prefer the Swedish model.

If you actually read my post.... you would see that they retain the balance of the stock car, with much improved damping and control. Thanks for the usefull comment though

 

True enought, corner weighting has nothing to do with the dampening ability of the shocks, it is only used to balance the
car (in terms of weight distribution) and provide an optimized center of gravity for the car.

Any coilover has this ability, the real magic of the ohlins is no doubt the shock absorbers.

Their motorcycle stuff is the at the top of the food chain.

Steve

 

other than a comfy ride, you state that it is "very stocklike but less 'busy'"

that, to me, sounds like it's just more comfy and handles like stock.

 

So after a few days of driving on the Ohlins I am more and more impressed with them. I have had a chance to do an impromptu lunchtime autocross with Jim Russell Racing School( the benefits of working at Infineon Raceway ) and some spirited driving on canyon/Bay Area backroads. The car is so much more surefooted now. Mid corner bumps that used to make the car "skip" sideways are not even an issue anymore. Theres more traction exiting corners under full power regardless of road condition. I have increased the rebound/compression clickers from the baseline settings with good results. This is seeming to be a win-win suspention upgrade, better handling and more comfortable.....if only they were a bit cheaper (oh well, 2 out 3 aint bad). I'll be using them at Thunderhill Raceway Park on Feb 8th and I'll review the on-track handling after that.

 

This is good feedback, the stock suspension does feel very skippy or skaty... sometimes you feel like the car is gliding instead of glued down to the road.

Also sharp bumps make the car react violently, I bet the stock shocks have too much high speed compression dialed in. The rebound is fine though.

My guess is that the japanese roads are silky smooth ...

 

I thought Ohlins cost around $10k???
and the last Ohlins coilover I saw has front shock reservoir that
goes up into the engine bay through the shock tower mounts...??

 

Those are the rally shocks, $2400 each on the fronts and $900 each on the rears!

front - 46 HMRX


rear - 46 PRX

 

OUCH!!

Anyone know the spring rates on these ohlins setups??

 

You think so? Looks to me you can independently adjust the ride height.

Each shock comes with two blue 'rings' at the bottom of the spring. The upper ring adjusts pre-load, the bottom ring adjusts ride height independently.

Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

smooth gravel rate 400F 314R
tarmac rate 514F 400R

 

You are wrong, the bottom ring is simply a lock collar for the upper ring so that ride height doesn't change upon vibration.