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      11-06-2014, 08:09 PM   #85
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Going to bump this thread.

Doing some serious consideration of getting some Ohlins R&T installed.

According to Ohlins, there's a bespoke 1M kit available now. It differs from the M3 kit in that the rear spring rate is 110 N/mm (628 lbs) instead of 120 N/mm (685 lbs). This is presumably to compensate for a lighter car.

For those of you who have installed the M3 kit, do you think that this decreased spring rate would make a substantive difference? I'm trying to get a sense of how important this would be for overall feel and driveability. (I figure the wizards at Ohlins know what's going on.) Incidentally, this would be for a combined road and 5-6 HPDEs/year scenario.
I just installed the 1M specific kit last week and tested them at Sebring this past weekend. I can tell you it was a noticeable difference on all levels. I ran 3 clicks in the front and 4 in the rear. Not as stiff as I read, maybe it is the lower spring rates. I did A LOT of research and very happy I went this route, the rebound control is absolutely amazing. Car does not bounce at all and is very stable.

Regarding the ride height; you have the ability to go very low, I stuck with the recommended height, however, I may raise the rear. I will post some pics for those interested.

I went through Adam at GMP Performance and paired the 1M R&T kit w/ a set of Ground Control street camber plates.
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