SEMA 2012 Ohlins Interview - Road and Track Coilovers
11-08-12, 04:55 PM
#1
SEMA 2012 Ohlins Interview - Road and Track Coilovers
Hey guys, we got to interview Jeff from Ohlins suspension out at Sema last week. We did a video with him going over how Ohlins sets themselves apart from other manufactures.
Thought you guys would like to see it, really good info in here!
Also -They have a set out now for the IS-F
Thought you guys would like to see it, really good info in here!
Also -They have a set out now for the IS-F
11-08-12, 11:45 PM
#2
I'm a bit disappointed that a $3400 kit is only single adjustable. The importance of separating rebound/compression is incredibly important especially if they are thinking of marketing this setup as a high performance race inspired and race technology derived product .
I hope they make a IS-F specific coilover and not shared with ISx50 with upgraded spring rates. I'm talking revalved for the spring rates and tested on the car itself.
Although no doubt Ohlins is a well respectable company and I look forward to seeing this on an IS-F. Does anyone know if they have any introductory specials available?
I hope they make a IS-F specific coilover and not shared with ISx50 with upgraded spring rates. I'm talking revalved for the spring rates and tested on the car itself.
Although no doubt Ohlins is a well respectable company and I look forward to seeing this on an IS-F. Does anyone know if they have any introductory specials available?
11-09-12, 01:06 PM
#3
I'm happy to see Ohlins has brought out a kit for the IS-F. I have a set of Road & Track Ohlins on another car and its my favorite setup that I've run so far - although it is pricey for a single adjustable piece the handling feels awesome on and off the track.
11-09-12, 01:48 PM
#4
I think you'll find that the Ohlins kit will be a more composed and better feeling and performing kit than some of the other "double adjustable" kits out there. The amount of time and effort they put into each kit is incredible compared to the R&D a lot of other companies do before releasing their kits.
If they aren't 100% satisfied, and i mean 100%, with a kit, it wont be released.
Perfect example - the 05-07 Subaru Sti kits were out for awhile, and due to the factory suspension design it would wear the top bearing faster than Ohlins liked, so they pulled the kit completely. It wasn't an Ohlins design flaw but a factory one, but Ohlins felt that it would reflect badly on their kits. Most companies would just blame it on the OEM design and move on. They are serious about their products.
If they aren't 100% satisfied, and i mean 100%, with a kit, it wont be released.
Perfect example - the 05-07 Subaru Sti kits were out for awhile, and due to the factory suspension design it would wear the top bearing faster than Ohlins liked, so they pulled the kit completely. It wasn't an Ohlins design flaw but a factory one, but Ohlins felt that it would reflect badly on their kits. Most companies would just blame it on the OEM design and move on. They are serious about their products.
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11-09-12, 04:45 PM
#8
KW makes a nice kit, I have nothing bad to say about that. But I would definitely rate the Ohlins kits above KW in terms of overall quality and performance.
Ohlins price reflects the quality of the product, so it's not for everyone, but it is nice to have the option for those you want it
Ohlins price reflects the quality of the product, so it's not for everyone, but it is nice to have the option for those you want it
11-09-12, 07:40 PM
#11
MSRP is $3695 for the Is-F kit for those of you who are curious.
The Road and Track Coilovers have separate adjustments for height and pre-load. So I would suggest getting the height set where you want it, drive a bit to make sure the suspension is all settled then re-check height. at that point I would go get an alignment and a corner balance to get the most out of the suspension.
However, if you don't opt for the corner balance you can still enjoy these with a standard set pre-load at all 4 corners.
The Road and Track Coilovers have separate adjustments for height and pre-load. So I would suggest getting the height set where you want it, drive a bit to make sure the suspension is all settled then re-check height. at that point I would go get an alignment and a corner balance to get the most out of the suspension.
However, if you don't opt for the corner balance you can still enjoy these with a standard set pre-load at all 4 corners.
11-10-12, 10:20 AM
#12
Circuit We have been working with them for over a year now and the IS-F application is far from complete. While Ohlins has the application for the 250/350 the spring rates do not work on the F. I have them in hand and have been working to make something work. If you sell these to an F owner they will not be very happy.
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11-10-12, 10:54 AM
#13
Circuit We have been working with them for over a year now and the IS-F application is far from complete. While Ohlins has the application for the 250/350 the spring rates do not work on the F. I have them in hand and have been working to make something work. If you sell these to an F owner they will not be very happy.
I'll confrim with them, thanks.
11-10-12, 11:54 AM
#14
They list it, but they do not have an F specific part number.
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11-10-12, 01:55 PM
#15
I think you'll find that the Ohlins kit will be a more composed and better feeling and performing kit than some of the other "double adjustable" kits out there. The amount of time and effort they put into each kit is incredible compared to the R&D a lot of other companies do before releasing their kits.
If they aren't 100% satisfied, and i mean 100%, with a kit, it wont be released.
Perfect example - the 05-07 Subaru Sti kits were out for awhile, and due to the factory suspension design it would wear the top bearing faster than Ohlins liked, so they pulled the kit completely. It wasn't an Ohlins design flaw but a factory one, but Ohlins felt that it would reflect badly on their kits. Most companies would just blame it on the OEM design and move on. They are serious about their products.
If they aren't 100% satisfied, and i mean 100%, with a kit, it wont be released.
Perfect example - the 05-07 Subaru Sti kits were out for awhile, and due to the factory suspension design it would wear the top bearing faster than Ohlins liked, so they pulled the kit completely. It wasn't an Ohlins design flaw but a factory one, but Ohlins felt that it would reflect badly on their kits. Most companies would just blame it on the OEM design and move on. They are serious about their products.