I installed the öhlins R&T, car no longer pulls to the right (short review)

al_bundy · 05-15-2017, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wzj519

No ordered GC Cambers but those didn't fit.

Thank you for responding. Do you plan to rectify the problem or will leave the car without the plates? I want to see if the Ohlins can eliminate a good chunk of wheel gap even with camber plates (given the Ohlins are not designed for slammed looks).

HP Autosport · 05-15-2017, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wzj519

Yes those didn't fit might due to I used original nuts for top mounts.
BTW, how long time does it take for ordering a new set rear spring?

Swift is just a few days of shipping to you.

HP Autosport · 05-15-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by al_bundy

Thank you for responding. Do you plan to rectify the problem or will leave the car without the plates? I want to see if the Ohlins can eliminate a good chunk of wheel gap even with camber plates (given the Ohlins are not designed for slammed looks).

Altering the spring rate and length can get you the lowering you are looking for.

wzj519 · 05-15-2017, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autosport

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Originally Posted by wzj519

Yes those didn't fit might due to I used original nuts for top mounts.
BTW, how long time does it take for ordering a new set rear spring?

Swift is just a few days of shipping to you.

If not Swift, how long does Ohlins rear spring take?

TRZ06 · 05-18-2017, 04:14 PM

I just ordered the 900lb rear spring from the M2 kits.

I talked with Jake at Ohlin and he said it should work fine.

I will have them installed in a couple weeks and report back.

The original 1300lb spring is too much for street use and makes the end of the rebound stroke very harsh and abrupt when recovering from larger dips/bumps in the road.

gonoyaro11 · 05-18-2017, 04:30 PM

900Ib is still very harsh on street.

TRZ06 · 05-18-2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by basara078

900Ib is still very harsh on street.

It shouldn't be too bad, that's 400lbs lighter that what I have now.

I still want firm, I just don't want abrupt/ jarring.

As of now a big bump/dip activates the traction control and almost lifts your butt out of the seat near the end of the rebound stroke. 400lbs less should take that away, but leave the firm/tightness

Canuckles · 05-18-2017, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wzj519

Yes those didn't fit might due to I used original nuts for top mounts.
BTW, how long time does it take for ordering a new set rear spring?

Thanx for that nugget of info. I'm currently trying to figure out if TCK Camber plates and Ohlins R&T will work together.

Also, for those of you that do have Ohlins installed, can you set any more camber without a plate kit?

TRZ06 · 05-18-2017, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuckles

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Originally Posted by wzj519

Yes those didn't fit might due to I used original nuts for top mounts.
BTW, how long time does it take for ordering a new set rear spring?

Thanx for that nugget of info. I'm currently trying to figure out if TCK Camber plates and Ohlins R&T will work together.

Also, for those of you that do have Ohlins installed, can you set any more camber without a plate kit?

Front camber is fixed on the front, adjustable in the rear only with stock hardware.

Canuckles · 05-18-2017, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TRZ06

Front camber is fixed on the front, adjustable in the rear only with stock hardware.

Do you mean fixed front for Ohlins stock hardware or for OEM suspension. I'm aware of the OEM's limitations. Also is the stock camber setting for the Ohlins greater than the stock OEM's (Approx. -1.5°)?

TRZ06 · 05-18-2017, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuckles

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Originally Posted by TRZ06

Front camber is fixed on the front, adjustable in the rear only with stock hardware.

Do you mean fixed front for Ohlins stock hardware or for OEM suspension. I'm aware of the OEM's limitations. Also is the stock camber setting for the Ohlins greater than the stock OEM's (Approx. -1.5°)?

I didn't go with camber plates, so I'm still fixed on the Ohlins and Final camber depends on how low you go.

You can always add camber plates.

hwalk · 05-19-2017, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TRZ06

You can always add camber plates.

Highly recommended! With a bit more negative camber the suspension is awesome and steering is way better.

eltoshan · 05-19-2017, 08:48 AM

What's the verdict on the camber plates for these? Do Ground Control plates for the stock suspension fit the Ohlins kit?

HP Autosport · 05-19-2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuckles

Thanx for that nugget of info. I'm currently trying to figure out if TCK Camber plates and Ohlins R&T will work together.

Also, for those of you that do have Ohlins installed, can you set any more camber without a plate kit?

On the phone with TC now.

TC says yes, but some spools will need to be made for the Ohlins struts.

All the interested parties please PM or email me so I can generate a list for TC.

jetbill · 05-20-2017, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autosport

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Originally Posted by Canuckles

Thanx for that nugget of info. I'm currently trying to figure out if TCK Camber plates and Ohlins R&T will work together.

Also, for those of you that do have Ohlins installed, can you set any more camber without a plate kit?

On the phone with TC now.

TC says yes, but some spools will need to be made for the Ohlins struts.

All the interested parties please PM or email me so I can generate a list for TC.

FYI- The stock spool that comes with the TCKLINE plates work with the Ohlins setup with the stock bearing. Very quiet and no noise.

The Choosey begger · 05-22-2017, 12:39 PM

Running 12k springs up front now, car rides just as smooth.

mwh2009 · 05-22-2017, 01:17 PM

Just because I'm curious, I looked at the coat of those parts - did I read correctly was this about a $3k + install labor fix?

If so that's pretty salty to fix a manufacturer problem! Just got mine and didn't notice a thing about pulling until I read this thread - now I'm worried every time the car drifts right on me that I'll think it's broken!

The Choosey begger · 05-22-2017, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mwh2009

Just because I'm curious, I looked at the coat of those parts - did I read correctly was this about a $3k + install labor fix?

If so that's pretty salty to fix a manufacturer problem! Just got mine and didn't notice a thing about pulling until I read this thread - now I'm worried every time the car drifts right on me that I'll think it's broken!

i was gonna get them regardless, i had TC Kline's on my E92 M3. I was ecstatic after the install, you can let go the streering wheel and the car drives straight

HP Autosport · 05-22-2017, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by anglo

Running 12k springs up front now, car rides just as smooth.

12K front or 12K rear?

The Choosey begger · 05-22-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autosport

12K front or 12K rear?

Front and rear now! i used a 5 mm spring preload, car feels great!

Jake at Ohlins told me you can go 35% stiffer springs max without having to revalve...

HP Autosport · 05-22-2017, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by anglo

Front and rear now! i used a 5 mm spring preload, car feels great!

Jake at Ohlins told me you can go 35% stiffer springs max without having to revalve...

What is the reason to go up to 12K front?

The Choosey begger · 05-22-2017, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autosport

What is the reason to go up to 12K front?

i autocross a lot , just wanted to try stiffer springs. The car feels more flat under hard braking.

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TRZ06 Lieutenant Colonel 629 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 16' M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I just ordered the 900lb rear spring from the M2 kits. I talked with Jake at Ohlin and he said it should work fine. I will have them installed in a couple weeks and report back. The original 1300lb spring is too much for street use and makes the end of the rebound stroke very harsh and abrupt when recovering from larger dips/bumps in the road. __________________ 18? Camaro 2SS 1LE 16' M3 MG Ext. /SO Int. (DCT, Ohlin R/T, 19" wheels) 15' Audi S4 13' Audi TTRS (APR stage 1, MSS springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' M3 Interlagos Blue: 6sp, Tech.
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mwh2009 Captain 289 Rep 621 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Just because I'm curious, I looked at the coat of those parts - did I read correctly was this about a $3k + install labor fix? If so that's pretty salty to fix a manufacturer problem! Just got mine and didn't notice a thing about pulling until I read this thread - now I'm worried every time the car drifts right on me that I'll think it's broken! __________________ 2021 M2C, HS / 6MT 2019 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door / 6MT 2022 Mini Countryman All4 JCW No longer with me: 2018 Golf R, 2017 F80 M3, 2016 F30 340i xDrive
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