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10-12-2018, 09:29 AM | #15 | |
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My setup will be primarily for DDing and fun back roads. I only plan on making 5-6 autocross events next year.
So comfort while retaining a sporty feel and slight drop (no low n slow for me). I am debating which coil to goto and if it is worth it to upgrade from Koni's with eibach proline springs or not as well. I'm still pretty torn between the two. Maybe I'll wait until i can find a good deal on a set during tax break season. -B |
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While the definition of "comfortable" will differ based on personal taste, most people would consider your current Eibach/Koni setup to be one that emphasizes a softer ride over pure autoX precision. Those progressive springs tend to smooth out the smaller and more abrupt bits of rough pavement. Have you considered switching to Racecomp yellows to see if a linear spring is more to your liking? It would be a relatively cheap way to find out.
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Thanks to CSG and RCE, Ohlins are top of my list for my next setup, hope it won't be too hard to find a set in a year or three.
Another option for anyone reading this in the future is Bilstein B14/B16, good quality, too soft for a competitive STX car (17x9 245 sticky tire) but I like the compromise and a few others do too. There's a few others that are similar but less talked about like Sachs but availability and support are important (as Bilstein's supply chain fell apart this year). |
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If you're going for a more track oriented set up in the 7 kg/mm or more range it's time to start thinking about a revalve or a different coilover. - Andrew |
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Would 6 Kg/Mmm front and rear be pushing the stock valving for the Ohlins? Looking to get coilovers next year and i've been researching the Tein Monosports and JRZ's but keep coming back to the Ohlins. The price difference is substantial, especially when you factor in Camber plates and new springs. |
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I'm running 450 lb (8K) springs on all four corners with no problems on the stock Ohlins valving. 100% track setup.
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Man, they sure messed up the original kit which IMHO was perfect for combined street/track.
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What years were the (Old Ohlins) produced, and when were the (New Ohlins) released? I have a set don't know if they are considered the old, or new ones. I bought them in 2015. Any visual ques to identify them?
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Don't care about years. Check product code.
Ohlins 23.SUS MI20: Front: 60N/mm, 343lbs/in, 6.12k/mm Rear: 60N/mm, 343lbs/in, 6.12k/mm Ohlins 23.SUS MP20: Front: 40N/mm, 228lbs/in, 4.08k/mm Rear: 30N/mm, 172lbs/in, 3.06k/mm Ohlins 23.SUS MP21: (MP21 = MP20 with new/soft rates, but TUV approved + rubber spring seats) If you want to find old one (probably will succeed only if used, as it is discontinued or removed from every shop, and if it isn't, probably shop just slacked to update inventory, which you'll find out sooner or later, when trying to order/buy), search for MI20. Visual cue .. old ones include pillowball camberplates in set. New ones, to lower price, don't (that doesn't mean that owner couldn't have bought them separately). |
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Looks like I got the older model. Thanks for the info.
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