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If they are buying the dampers from Ohlins, either already valved that way or re-valved them in-house, I guess it could be done. Buying complete kits and offer that option wouldn't be possible at the price point.
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I ordered the Ohlins (not surprising, honestly)!
-60N/mm 7" front Ohlins springs -160N/mm rear Swift springs -1M Valving -$2225 shipped I'm super excited, and I'll be putting the install process on my "build" thread (link in signature). Thank you to everyone who inputted for your inputting. I kinda knew what I was going to end-up with, but I'd like to be as informed as possible before making such a large decision. Thank you!
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They're simply amazing. Well worth every penny they cost, and I have zero regrets. If I didn't track the car so much, I'd be looking into softer springs. With the front sway bar removed, the balance is phenomenal; it slides and plows on command and just has a wonderful balance to it. The damping from the Ohlins is fantastic; it's controlled, but not brutally so. They're extremely refined, and feel like they were meant to be on the car. The gain in ride height is great, as the car is usable and properly daily-drivable again (I can BOMB backroads without much regard for bumps or railroad tracks now). They're really something special, and completely transformed the car. I need to do a little more adjustment to both the ride height and the damper settings (I think I've set them too low).
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I agree. I have the Ohlins R&T
* F 7" 342 lb. (60 N/mm) * R 10" 672 lb. (120 N/mm) If I was to do it over for my DD I'd get one step softer springs. Don't get me wrong the car drives fantastic but I think one step softer would have been perfect.
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I'm at 70N/mm and 160N/mm, front and rear. One or two steps softer would be optimal for daily use. But, they're perfect for track use, particularly the rough tracks we have around here. Maybe I'll acquire a set of off-season springs to soften it out and improve traction for the winter months...
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If you really want some sideways action, you can disconnect the front sway bar with those spring rates. Just be prepared; it takes it to S2000 levels of twitchy...
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I got the spacers fe1rx makes to use with my YCW coils. They work nicely to raise the damper body
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