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Old Sep 6, 2004, 12:12 PM
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Ohlins coilovers

It seems Ohlins makes three different versions for the Evo

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Anyone have information on the differences, performance, features, and price?


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Old Sep 6, 2004, 06:42 PM
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I have the ohlins Road & track on my EVO with custom spring rates. I got them through another member ogvw. he can hook you up with a set for a great price.


I don't know how to answer your questions, but ogvw can help answer your questions about ohlins on your EVO.
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Originally Posted by blackey
It seems Ohlins makes three different versions for the Evo

PCV
Flag-S
Flag-L

Anyone have information on the differences, performance, features, and price?


Bill
I believe those are Japanese models (at least the PCVs) not supported here by Ohlins USA/Sweden.
We (U.S.) have 2 basic models available to us. The Road & Track setup and the Group-N in Gravel and Tarmac versions.

We have been working hard for many many months with Ohlins to come up with the WORKS/Ohlins Stage I (w/WORKS camber plates which is completed) and the WORKS/Ohlins Stage II (camber plates & custom springs) which has been on one of our EVOs for over a month now and still undergoing some final testing. Here is a sneak preview:
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Old Sep 6, 2004, 09:08 PM
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Works, can you tell us what are the spring rates for the Ohlin stage 1 + stage 2 and how much? Thanks!!!
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Originally Posted by wthoevo8
Works, can you tell us what are the spring rates for the Ohlin stage 1 + stage 2 and how much? Thanks!!!
thats kind of how they make there money
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Damn, I thought Ohlins made just motorcycle suspension stuff. Their products are A+ quality.
Old Sep 7, 2004, 08:23 AM
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Definitly let us know how things go.... I will buy Ohlins over any other brand any day....

Hurry the F' up wid dat shiz yo!
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Originally Posted by EM@WORKS
I believe those are Japanese models (at least the PCVs) not supported here by Ohlins USA/Sweden.
We (U.S.) have 2 basic models available to us. The Road & Track setup and the Group-N in Gravel and Tarmac versions.
That is correct - the kit we sell (MIS kit - aka Road & Track) is actually made in Japan as well, not Sweden. The GroupN kits are made in Sweden but are much more expensive (about $6400 per set) so it is out of the realm of most of our wallets

As far as "custom springs" goes - it is not TOP SECRET info with us. I have setup over 20 Evo's with the Ohlins MIS kits - and I have had no less than 12 different spring combos on my personal car, so I can help you pick the setup that works best on your car- for your driving needs.

Typically I like to use 350 front / 450 rear for a street car that sees a bit of track duty 400/500 for more hardcore guys and 300/400 for wussies like me that pound the smooth San Francisco streets
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Anyone have a picture of the Groupe-N kit, from sweden?

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Are these comparible to the Tein's in both price and performance?
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What Teins are you comparing vs what Ohlins?

My wife is running Ohlins in her WRX and they are quite stout, but overkill for what she uses the car for.



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= Goodness

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Ohlins

OGVW,

Which shop are you with in Northern Ca. Brits?

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OGVW,

Which shop are you with in Northern Ca. Brits?

Bill
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Originally Posted by steve_evo
Anyone have a picture of the Groupe-N kit, from sweden?

Steve
Fronts here clicky clicky

rears here clickety clickety
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so the Ohlins are better than the Zeals at the same price point?
What is the current going msrp for these?


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