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Originally Posted by CarJunkie
Installed!
So I followed Ohlin's recommendations exactly for the setup, measuring to the exact mm length.
In the rear, the ride height is determined by the distance from the car body to the top of the spring where it meets the threaded perch. They recommend 37mm. This lifted the car about 6mm from stock. I shortened that distance to 30mm, which was about as short as I was comfortable, as the spring is barely preloaded at that length. It is my understanding that the shock length would not affect the preload, so I left it at Ohlin's recommended length. Once back on the ground and settled by rolling the car, it is 3-4mm lower than stock.
In the front, the recommended distance from the bottom of the spring perch to the threaded lower perch is 163mm. This also resulted in the car sitting about 6mm higher than stock. I adjusted the threaded lower perch to 142 mm (aiming for the advertised 15mm lowering) and this resulted in a final drop of 12-13mm from stock.
Honestly, at this height, it looks great. I wasn't aiming for a drop as much as proper handing. The front wheel gap is nicely reduced! I'll post more pics once I can get it out of the garage, currently snowed in.
Question about the front . . . The dampening adjuster know seems a little exposed to me. Has anyone found a good solution for a dust cover?
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Looking good!
Ohlins measurements indeed need some fine tuning. Not sure if it has to do with the kits were R&D in Europe using Euro spec cars or not.
I was going to suggest something that is latex or rubber, everyone has something like that around, right? That way you get a water tight seal. Perhaps cutting off the finger portion of a latex glove and use that, just a thought.