Ohlins

B-M-W · 01-22-2009, 03:19 PM

anyone running em' if so what do you think?

thanks Richard

ps I know Shiv says its a downgrade unless you go with the high end struts

HighQ · 01-22-2009, 07:03 PM

I've been looking for different suspension set ups and haven't found anyone who runs Ohlins coil-overs. There are a few comparable high performance sets available: KW ClubSport and CROSS. There are a few peolpe on this board running with those if you are looking for reviews.

WAY · 01-22-2009, 09:27 PM

Without specific reference to 1 series, Ohlins stuff is no doubt top end, but you pay for it!

B-M-W · 01-22-2009, 10:18 PM

nice car man, and thanks for the input

Shabadoo · 01-23-2009, 09:36 AM

I wish! I've been waiting for a proper damper for this car - due to the low volumes I'm not holding my breath. If I had the equipment, I'd consider building myself an Ohlins setup.

Shiv is wrong, even the Road&Track (Ohlins low end) dampers are quite good - better than any existing setups.

Is there an E90 setup? Might be possible to convert that.

B-M-W · 01-23-2009, 10:40 AM

i think you are misunderstanding, and i have to take a stand to say shiv is probably never wrong he is the mad scientist of the tuning world.. He said ohlins or something of that level is all he would switch to.

Shabadoo · 01-23-2009, 12:42 PM

Yes, I misunderstood - I used to do quite a bit with Ohlins on several platforms - fantastic dampers.

As for Shiv, well, I disagree - but that's neither here nor there ;-)

crzy4135i · 01-23-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shabadoo

I used to do quite a bit with Ohlins on several platforms - fantastic dampers.

Then you know about the infamous box of rocks ohlins rattle.

Seriously, B5 S4 ohlins you dealt with are on an entirely different level than 99% of the setups available for those cars.:biggrin:

Shabadoo · 01-23-2009, 03:22 PM

ummm, that's the sound of performance!

We did setups on EVOs, Elises, STis, Caymans, MkIVs etc etc. They often needed some tweaking with valving and springs, but once setup properly, great suspensions!

WAY · 01-23-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shabadoo

even the Road&Track (Ohlins low end) dampers are quite good - better than any existing setups.

I don't know about that...as much as I am a fan of Ohlins (if I can effort it that is

), I wouldn't go as far as saying that. Do you really think Road&Track is better than things like KW Clubsport (I have that set up) or high end Koni's etc? I have never done a direct comparison, but I have my reservations about that!

Shabadoo · 01-23-2009, 05:47 PM

I was comparing to what I consider "street" setups, the V1-V3s, the PSS*, etc etc. The high-end Koni stuff is pretty nice, just not streetable IMO.

I haven't had experience with the KW Clubsport, so I have no opinion there.

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B-M-W New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Copperopolis iTrader: (0)	Ohlins anyone running em' if so what do you think? thanks Richard ps I know Shiv says its a downgrade unless you go with the high end struts
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HighQ Quality is everything 12 Rep 756 Posts Drives: you mad Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I've been looking for different suspension set ups and haven't found anyone who runs Ohlins coil-overs. There are a few comparable high performance sets available: KW ClubSport and CROSS. There are a few peolpe on this board running with those if you are looking for reviews.
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Without specific reference to 1 series, Ohlins stuff is no doubt top end, but you pay for it!
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B-M-W New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Copperopolis iTrader: (0)	nice car man, and thanks for the input
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Shabadoo Enlisted Member 3 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I wish! I've been waiting for a proper damper for this car - due to the low volumes I'm not holding my breath. If I had the equipment, I'd consider building myself an Ohlins setup. Shiv is wrong, even the Road&Track (Ohlins low end) dampers are quite good - better than any existing setups. Is there an E90 setup? Might be possible to convert that.
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B-M-W New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Copperopolis iTrader: (0)	i think you are misunderstanding, and i have to take a stand to say shiv is probably never wrong he is the mad scientist of the tuning world.. He said ohlins or something of that level is all he would switch to.
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Shabadoo Enlisted Member 3 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Yes, I misunderstood - I used to do quite a bit with Ohlins on several platforms - fantastic dampers. As for Shiv, well, I disagree - but that's neither here nor there ;-)
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Shabadoo Enlisted Member 3 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	ummm, that's the sound of performance! We did setups on EVOs, Elises, STis, Caymans, MkIVs etc etc. They often needed some tweaking with valving and springs, but once setup properly, great suspensions!
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Shabadoo Enlisted Member 3 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I was comparing to what I consider "street" setups, the V1-V3s, the PSS*, etc etc. The high-end Koni stuff is pretty nice, just not streetable IMO. I haven't had experience with the KW Clubsport, so I have no opinion there.
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