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donsaxena · 01-05-2013, 11:28 PM

On my car

-M3 Front Upper and Lower Control Arms
-M3 Rear Guide Rod
-M3 Rear Upper Link
-M3 Subframe Bushings
-Ohlins Road and Track Coilover suspension
-Vorshlag Camber Plates
-Whiteline front and rear sway bars (bought earlier put on during performance upgrades). Didn't know much at the time or would have used M3 parts.

All parts were ordered from Turner and Ahmed Sulfab at Vivid Racing who I deal with exclusively now after having a bad experience at **********s. I still will order from HPF though nice guys.

The car is simply amazing. I put down on e20 350/450 and a bit more with e85/93, however, I generally run e20 off the pump available here in OKC. I notice that the turning ability has greatly improved and the ride quality is not harsh to drive daily. I really like the adjustments of the setup and feel like I can put the power down better. I feel like I have a different car now. It feels much like my old M3 except with a tremendous amount of torque. I do have a 3 clutch LSD from Turner so I am sure it does help.

I feel like I pull harder than I did before. If anyone is looking at this setup and hasn't pulled the trigger I would say it is safe to do so. If anyone has any questions let me know. Prior to suspension one of my friends and I using my P3 car vent clocked a 4.3 0-60 with my LSD. I feel like the car is hooking up a ton better so I will definitely check it out and report back.

josh135 · 01-06-2013, 12:34 AM

I'm thinking going the same route as you except for the rear guide rod and upper link. I'm going to test the coilovers by themselves and if I'm not happy I'll put some m3 parts on it.

jsmonet · 01-06-2013, 02:38 AM

they're good on their own, but i'm still planning on getting, at the very least, the m3 front bits and dinan camber plates

donsaxena · 01-06-2013, 02:46 AM

thats a good plan. it was cheaper to get it all at once. the rear stuff from what I understand helps traction.

mikal7 · 01-13-2013, 06:23 AM

How much was your LSD? Is it a os giken or a turner in house model?

fboutlaw · 01-13-2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donsaxena

On my car

-M3 Front Upper and Lower Control Arms
-M3 Rear Guide Rod
-M3 Rear Upper Link
-M3 Subframe Bushings
-Ohlins Road and Track Coilover suspension
-Vorshlag Camber Plates
-Whiteline front and rear sway bars (bought earlier put on during performance upgrades). Didn't know much at the time or would have used M3 parts.

Running a similar setup and have been contemplating the Ohlins, but I run really wide rubber in front and may have to change spring rates.

Questions: What do you think of Ohlin's spring rates F/R? Have you had the car on a track? Do you feel like you store a lot of energy side to side in turns in the suspension or do you slide the car more easily?

pixelblue · 01-13-2013, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fboutlaw

Running a similar setup and have been contemplating the Ohlins, but I run really wide rubber in front and may have to change spring rates.

Questions: What do you think of Ohlin's spring rates F/R? Have you had the car on a track? Do you feel like you store a lot of energy side to side in turns in the suspension or do you slide the car more easily?

Ohlins supplied springs are a bit on the soft side for track usage imo. they're 345/400. I upgraded my rears to swift 550 and it was a noticeable improvement. planning on upgrading the fronts to swift 500 this year. keep in mind you'll lose some of the 15 point adjustments with stiffer springs. since you have a LSD I would recommend even going to a 600 for the rear but otherwise the extra mechanical grip for me is welcomed since I don't have a LSD

donsaxena · 01-13-2013, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikal7

How much was your LSD? Is it a os giken or a turner in house model?

It is one through turner I went 3 clutch diffs online does it for turner. I paid 3200. I didnt want to have a shop rebuild a different so I went through turner.

donsaxena · 01-13-2013, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fboutlaw

Running a similar setup and have been contemplating the Ohlins, but I run really wide rubber in front and may have to change spring rates.

Questions: What do you think of Ohlin's spring rates F/R? Have you had the car on a track? Do you feel like you store a lot of energy side to side in turns in the suspension or do you slide the car more easily?

I have just started driving the car and honestly car has been in detail for a few days now. I think I like the spring rates for now I may have a different opinion when I get time to go to the track. I need to take a track session to really be able to give u better feedback

01-05-2013, 11:28 PM	#1
donsaxena Private First Class Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 165 iTrader: (0)	Review: Ohlins Road and Track with all M3 parts On my car -M3 Front Upper and Lower Control Arms -M3 Rear Guide Rod -M3 Rear Upper Link -M3 Subframe Bushings -Ohlins Road and Track Coilover suspension -Vorshlag Camber Plates -Whiteline front and rear sway bars (bought earlier put on during performance upgrades). Didn't know much at the time or would have used M3 parts. All parts were ordered from Turner and Ahmed Sulfab at Vivid Racing who I deal with exclusively now after having a bad experience at **********s. I still will order from HPF though nice guys. The car is simply amazing. I put down on e20 350/450 and a bit more with e85/93, however, I generally run e20 off the pump available here in OKC. I notice that the turning ability has greatly improved and the ride quality is not harsh to drive daily. I really like the adjustments of the setup and feel like I can put the power down better. I feel like I have a different car now. It feels much like my old M3 except with a tremendous amount of torque. I do have a 3 clutch LSD from Turner so I am sure it does help. I feel like I pull harder than I did before. If anyone is looking at this setup and hasn't pulled the trigger I would say it is safe to do so. If anyone has any questions let me know. Prior to suspension one of my friends and I using my P3 car vent clocked a 4.3 0-60 with my LSD. I feel like the car is hooking up a ton better so I will definitely check it out and report back. __________________ BMW 135i Jet Black AT. Hpf intercooler, Hpf exhaust, injen intake, ER competition oil coolers, ER charge pipe, Tial BOV, AR catless DP,BMS OCC, VMR 718s 19s, BMW performance spoiler, agency power rear diffuser, slek lip (on highway somewhere), FXomar abs lip, Ohlins Suspension, All M3 bits, Cobb protuned, turner 3 clutch LSD, Escort 9500ci
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01-06-2013, 12:34 AM	#2
josh135 Private First Class Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Stuttgart. DE Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking going the same route as you except for the rear guide rod and upper link. I'm going to test the coilovers by themselves and if I'm not happy I'll put some m3 parts on it. __________________ JB4 G5 ISO, BMS 2.2 Meth, AR Downpipes, Maddad Mid's, Maddad whisper exhaust, ER CP, Synapse BOV, ETS FMIC, BMS Drop-in, BMS Clutch Stop. Stereo - Alpine MDX-12 1200RMS@4ohms , ImageDynamic IDMAX 12's 4OHM, PAC-LOC TRUNK MOD. Ich glaube mein kleine BMW ist schneller als dein Porsche..

01-06-2013, 02:38 AM	#3
jsmonet First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 135 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 396 iTrader: (2)	they're good on their own, but i'm still planning on getting, at the very least, the m3 front bits and dinan camber plates __________________ 2012 135i. dinan stg3 \| ohlins dfv \| assorted rice \| hardest parker evAr

01-06-2013, 02:46 AM	#4
donsaxena Private First Class Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 165 iTrader: (0)	thats a good plan. it was cheaper to get it all at once. the rear stuff from what I understand helps traction. __________________ BMW 135i Jet Black AT. Hpf intercooler, Hpf exhaust, injen intake, ER competition oil coolers, ER charge pipe, Tial BOV, AR catless DP,BMS OCC, VMR 718s 19s, BMW performance spoiler, agency power rear diffuser, slek lip (on highway somewhere), FXomar abs lip, Ohlins Suspension, All M3 bits, Cobb protuned, turner 3 clutch LSD, Escort 9500ci

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01-13-2013, 06:23 AM	#5
mikal7 Private Drives: 128i / Rx7 Turbo Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	How much was your LSD? Is it a os giken or a turner in house model?