Coilover choice, Tein SRC or Ohlins R&T - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Teo · 04-17-2013, 05:23 AM

Hi,

I'm going to change the coilover and I have doubts between:

TEIN Super racing
OHLINS Road & Track

The price level is the same, I know that Teins are more adjustable and racing oriented. On the other side OHLINS are OHLINS

My use is 20% daily drive and 80% trackdays and Nurburgring.

About Tein I have concern about too much adjustable, I know myself and I wont play too much with settings

On the other hand, Ohlins are less adjustable but easy to set, seems to be perfect for me, but I guess, I'm going to pay the brand?

Some friend suggested me: don't waste money on "original gold" and buy Tein Monoflex that are good enough..

I run street tires on OEM wheels and OZ Alleggerita with R888 215/45/17 on track (i can't go wider due to Italian rules)

What do you suggest to me?

CSG Mike · 04-17-2013, 11:41 AM

If you provide data logs and/or subjective feedback, I'd be more than happy to recommend damping adjustments for the SRCs; we already have a set of proven damping adjustments for them.

The only change to you'd likely be making to the recommended settings is to fine tune a track setting (a single adjustment) for your personal preference toward under or over steer. Other than that, you'd probably be going back and for from a street setting to a track setting. Making the damping adjustments requires no tools, and takes less than a minute, doing it by yourself with no assistance.

While the Ohlins are great dampers, they don't offer the flexibility in adjusting the damping to your preference due to being a one way adjustable damper.

Out of curiosity, why the R888 over NT01?

Teo · 04-17-2013, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

If you provide data logs and/or subjective feedback, I'd be more than happy to recommend damping adjustments for the SRCs; we already have a set of proven damping adjustments for them.

The only change to you'd likely be making to the recommended settings is to fine tune a track setting (a single adjustment) for your personal preference toward under or over steer. Other than that, you'd probably be going back and for from a street setting to a track setting. Making the damping adjustments requires no tools, and takes less than a minute, doing it by yourself with no assistance.

While the Ohlins are great dampers, they don't offer the flexibility in adjusting the damping to your preference due to being a one way adjustable damper.

Out of curiosity, why the R888 over NT01?

Nitto are not so common in Italy, and R888 are the best choice for pricing and availability of stock

Hanakuso · 04-17-2013, 04:39 PM

I think these coilovers are designed for totally different groups. TBH I think the "Super Racing" and "Road and Track" explain there intentions.

TestaRossa · 04-17-2013, 05:58 PM

Why not add RCE T2 to your list?

EarlQHan · 04-17-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teo

Hi,

I'm going to change the coilover and I have doubts between:

TEIN Super racing
OHLINS Road & Track

The price level is the same, I know that Teins are more adjustable and racing oriented. On the other side OHLINS are OHLINS

My use is 20% daily drive and 80% trackdays and Nurburgring.

About Tein I have concern about too much adjustable, I know myself and I wont play too much with settings

On the other hand, Ohlins are less adjustable but easy to set, seems to be perfect for me, but I guess, I'm going to pay the brand?

Some friend suggested me: don't waste money on "original gold" and buy Tein Monoflex that are good enough..

I run street tires on OEM wheels and OZ Alleggerita with R888 215/45/17 on track (i can't go wider due to Italian rules)

What do you suggest to me?

Without talking actual dampers, Ohlins are European, so it will be easier to get a hold of them, get replacements, etc. Just something to consider.

Hanakuso · 04-17-2013, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarlQHan

Without talking actual dampers, Ohlins are European, so it will be easier to get a hold of them, get replacements, etc. Just something to consider.

Tein also has an office in Europe but I'm not sure if they service out there.

Teo · 04-18-2013, 03:06 AM

Service is not an issue, for both I have contact.

My friends tell me, dont waste too much money and go cheaper, but what I can find?

I really like my BRZ and I want to give her the best setup

Teo · 04-18-2013, 10:50 AM

What about Tein Monoflex?

FreshFRS · 04-18-2013, 11:42 AM

Tien SRC and Monoflex are not really even in the same category. for what you do i would say that the SRC will be your best bet. being able to adjust damping from a race to street setup in a few minutes will be a big asset.

Best setup will be subjective but i would avoid Monoflex and go with the SRC, you get what you pay for in most circumstances.

m.wood0213 · 04-18-2013, 11:43 AM

OHLINS FTW

shu5892001 · 04-18-2013, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m.wood0213

OHLINS FTW

this

armythug · 04-20-2013, 08:54 AM

No doubt the SRC are very nice but the build quality of those Ohlins... Damn. Very impressive. You cant go wrong with either choice for what you want to do.

diss7 · 11-10-2013, 01:52 AM

Reviving from the dead; but I'm in the same position - stuck between these two choices for similar reasons as the OP.

Any new info / arguments / opinions appreciated.

04-17-2013, 05:23 AM	#1
Teo Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Italy Posts: 82 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Coilover choice, Tein SRC or Ohlins R&T Hi, I'm going to change the coilover and I have doubts between: TEIN Super racing OHLINS Road & Track The price level is the same, I know that Teins are more adjustable and racing oriented. On the other side OHLINS are OHLINS My use is 20% daily drive and 80% trackdays and Nurburgring. About Tein I have concern about too much adjustable, I know myself and I wont play too much with settings On the other hand, Ohlins are less adjustable but easy to set, seems to be perfect for me, but I guess, I'm going to pay the brand? Some friend suggested me: don't waste money on "original gold" and buy Tein Monoflex that are good enough.. I run street tires on OEM wheels and OZ Alleggerita with R888 215/45/17 on track (i can't go wider due to Italian rules) What do you suggest to me?

04-20-2013, 08:54 AM	#13
armythug Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Pegasus White 86GTS Location: Perth WA Posts: 608 Thanks: 371 Thanked 108 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No doubt the SRC are very nice but the build quality of those Ohlins... Damn. Very impressive. You cant go wrong with either choice for what you want to do. __________________ Pegasus White 6MT got it. :happy0180:

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