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Originally Posted by rvoll

As I've stated before, I am NOT an expert on BRZ suspensions. I know Ohlins are good, but any review I've read did not say they gave better ride quality than a stock 2018 BRZ. They are known for greater travel and a softer ride than other coilovers, but I cannot speak from experience. Here are some posts by someone who is, in my opinion, one of the most knowledgeable people on this forum......

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...5&postcount=12

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...8&postcount=14

I've seen dozens of reviews on Ohlins by those, on other cars, have used several suspensions, and while they almost universally say they give better ride quality than other coilovers, none of them say they give the best ride quality over stock. So, given what others have said, you've lost all credibility and objectivity on this subject. The fact is that most people who do coilovers WANT a stiffer, more racing type suspension. I have not seen anyone who has changed from stock to get better ride quality. If this is all about you trying to justify your purchase of Ohlins, and being defensive thereto, I understand.... From everything I've seen, Ohlin makes top notch, superb, coilovers that do a great job of trying to balance performance with ride quality. You made a great choice. But your objective was NOT getting the best ride quality.

Might want to re-read a few of the things you're quoting... I don't have Ohlins, I have KW V3's, which was pretty clearly stated.


I've ridden back to back in a car with Ohlins (later model, softer rates) vs stock suspension (2014), and the ride quality is most definitely better with the Ohlins. Small bumps feel similar and it's more composed over the really harsh stuff.