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Old 03-03-2014, 08:35 PM   #29
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To anybody willing to go to the work of correcting the geometery for low ride heights but still interested in the Ohlins. I would bet if you set the body height adjustment correctly you could likely get the car plenty low without offset mounts. Set the body height adjustment so the strut runs out of travel shortly after the tire runs into shit, so you maximize strut travel. From there, just get a shorter spring to get the static ride height desired. Up the rate at the same time to correct the downfall of the Ohlins. If you care about noise because the shorter spring wouldn't be preloaded, just add a helper spring. Cheaper and more effective. This method likely just got rid of a bunch of usable droop travel.
Sorry bro, you have no idea what you're talking about. Do you even own a set of ohlins or specifically a set for this car?

The purpose for the new top hats is to not lose travel on the shocks.
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Old 03-03-2014, 08:41 PM   #30
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Btw cheaper and Ohlins don't belong in the same sentence as these aren't exactly the budget coilovers of choice.
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Old 03-04-2014, 06:05 PM   #31
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dude i love that spoiler.. taking cues from the m3 eh? how much was it to get it painted
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Of course you make me regret getting 18's for street wheels now... prick...
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To anybody willing to go to the work of correcting the geometery for low ride heights but still interested in the Ohlins. I would bet if you set the body height adjustment correctly you could likely get the car plenty low without offset mounts. Set the body height adjustment so the strut runs out of travel shortly after the tire runs into shit, so you maximize strut travel. From there, just get a shorter spring to get the static ride height desired. Up the rate at the same time to correct the downfall of the Ohlins. If you care about noise because the shorter spring wouldn't be preloaded, just add a helper spring. Cheaper and more effective. This method likely just got rid of a bunch of usable droop travel.
Already been said why it won't work, but also to add some counterpoints:
  • Shorter spring will cause you to lose shock travel
  • Stiff spring will require revalving, ideally
  • Ohlins rear shock problem is that the shock body is too long, so the lower bracket "bottoms out" on the shock body. The solution presented here by @h4nh allows the shock body to be mounted physically higher (versus the rear suspension mount points on the chassis), thus artificially raising the rear coilover higher into the chassis. The end result is the ability to lower the car more without compromising suspension travel or comfort.

Or long story short: your solution is not as cost effective.

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Btw cheaper and Ohlins don't belong in the same sentence as these aren't exactly the budget coilovers of choice.
Well... considering the selling price dropped by $500 or so between mid-2013 and Jan 2014... technically Ohlins did get cheaper.

Sorta. Makes me sad that I could've saved $500 if I waited 6 months.

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dude i love that spoiler.. taking cues from the m3 eh? how much was it to get it painted
I forgot since it's been a while. My buddy owns the a paint shop.

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Of course you make me regret getting 18's for street wheels now... prick...
I regret getting 19's because it's hard to resell! Everyone wants 17's and 18's for this car. Which is more ideal anyways. I just think 19's make it look more modern since porsche's come with 20's now. I think 19 would be max on this car though

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Well... considering the selling price dropped by $500 or so between mid-2013 and Jan 2014... technically Ohlins did get cheaper.

Sorta. Makes me sad that I could've saved $500 if I waited 6 months.

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Yeah that happens but you're one of the first ones to get them so that's bonus mod points
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I think its time for a figi green BBK
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I love the little hint of black on the CSL lip, both on the E92 and Your Subie.

Awesome cars.
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Waiting on custom wheels, then wide body, then bbk i

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Yeah that happens but you're one of the first ones to get them so that's bonus mod points
"Hey everyone! I'm selling my Ohlins, first model year, mint condition, for a great price of $3100! That's $600 off MSRP!

But wait, if you act now in the next 30 minutes, you can save an additional $600 with promo code 2014ISCHEAPER... don't wait!"
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"Hey everyone! I'm selling my Ohlins, first model year, mint condition, for a great price of $3100! That's $600 off MSRP!

But wait, if you act now in the next 30 minutes, you can save an additional $600 with promo code 2014ISCHEAPER... don't wait!"
You should have seen my for sale thread. I offered 400 off current price and some douche expected me to sell it for 50% off since its used. Lol
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You should have seen my for sale thread. I offered 400 off current price and some douche expected me to sell it for 50% off since its used. Lol
haha I did see that.. your post made me realize that Ohlins went down in price. And made me sad.
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I'm planning on doing the same setup, so I've got a few questions. Which kit for the Raceseng rear plates did you get? KW? RCE? or did you get a custom? How much is the adjustment range compared to stock at the highest and lowest front and rear; -1 to -2 inches?
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