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Ohlins are the gold standard when it comes to coilovers. Definitely on my wish list.
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is it really worth the extra 1500? Cause teins run for 2 grand only.Originally Posted by ExtremeDSM
You get what you pay for in suspension!
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All depends on how serious you are going to be on the track. You should buy a good set of used coilovers to start with and go track it. If you like it and want to get really serious, get the good ones.
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I know Whiteline makes nice adjustable endlinks for the rear, as does Hotchkis. I prefer the Whitelines though because they're more affordable and make great products.Originally Posted by Iowa999
Can you recommend a particular brand of adjustable end-link? I only needs fronts right now.
Haven't looked into the front ones though.
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I would recommend going to the track on a stock suspension if you havent done any track work-
the hassle of buying a used lesser quality coil over- trying it out- then changing (labor, alignment etc) wouldnt be worth it in my opinion!
cb
the hassle of buying a used lesser quality coil over- trying it out- then changing (labor, alignment etc) wouldnt be worth it in my opinion!
cb
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With the standard OTS Ohlins R/T setup, will passengers in the back bounce around? Currently I'm on Swift Spec R's with revalved Bilsteins.. Passengers in the rear bounce around. Basically, driving in San Francisco is no fun. Chassis gets a lot of movement.
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I'm not a suspension magician, but we obviously know that ride quality isn't just dictated by the spring, but also by the strut. It's not just resistance to compression (high rate spring) that makes a car feel bumpy or harsh, but also how the car rebounds after compression, and how that energy can oscillate back and forth after hitting a hard bump.
Hitting train tracks at speed (~35mph) that are a bit worn out on the KYB/Hotchkis setup was not only extremely loud, but the first dip into suspension compression was really aggressive. With the Ohlins setup I don't feel like I'm at home in a temperpedic bed, but I can tell you it does handle the same event (same tracks at the same speed) with much more composure.
I prefer the way my car rides much more with this suspension and I haven't had a single complaint from a passenger. This is also the first set of coilovers I have purchased as I never really liked the way my sibling's cars rode with coilovers.
Originally Posted by Boltz.
I'm running an Ohlins suspension from Chad with a square 572lb rate (~10.2k) and as I was driving around last night I thought about this comment that I read earlier and honestly, compared to my suspension that I best remember (stock KYB struts with Hotchkis springs) these Ohlins do ride much better, even with the harder rates.I'm not a suspension magician, but we obviously know that ride quality isn't just dictated by the spring, but also by the strut. It's not just resistance to compression (high rate spring) that makes a car feel bumpy or harsh, but also how the car rebounds after compression, and how that energy can oscillate back and forth after hitting a hard bump.
Hitting train tracks at speed (~35mph) that are a bit worn out on the KYB/Hotchkis setup was not only extremely loud, but the first dip into suspension compression was really aggressive. With the Ohlins setup I don't feel like I'm at home in a temperpedic bed, but I can tell you it does handle the same event (same tracks at the same speed) with much more composure.
I prefer the way my car rides much more with this suspension and I haven't had a single complaint from a passenger. This is also the first set of coilovers I have purchased as I never really liked the way my sibling's cars rode with coilovers.
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Sorry to hijack, but may i just ask.. if i were to get the Ohlins R&T and use them on a Mirage (Look i know they don't fit off the shelf, but with custom rear arms, they will) obviously they would be too stiff right? Overvalved, if such a term exists?
To compensate, is it ok if i use softer springs (My current Teins run on front 5kg and rear 4kg) and adjust the compression to be softer? Would it be enough? As it is now my car's weight is at about 1050kg. so there's over 300kgs in difference to an Evo. I am wondering if even so, would these R&Ts still be too stiff for my ride?
To compensate, is it ok if i use softer springs (My current Teins run on front 5kg and rear 4kg) and adjust the compression to be softer? Would it be enough? As it is now my car's weight is at about 1050kg. so there's over 300kgs in difference to an Evo. I am wondering if even so, would these R&Ts still be too stiff for my ride?
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They're the best for $3.5k. There are better for more.Originally Posted by EvoAndrew11
Nice choice. Ohlins are by far the best
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Originally Posted by Roen
They're the best for $3.5k. There are better for more.
Theres a lot of good set up out there, but with Ohlins, you get a great amount of fine adjustability. Ive used a few different suspension set ups on GT3 cup cars and different cars and the fine adjustments you get with the Ohlins makes a big difference. Everyone has there own opinion though