Ohlins!

Brendan · 01-31-2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Yeah, that is not enough spring. I would want at least 13k front and 11k rear.

And the the rates in the former link are even softer. They seem like they tuned these more for the street.

Brendan · 02-04-2019, 08:20 AM

Do you have any info regarding the the acceptable range of spring rates these dampers can take before needing re valving? Most dampers can change by like 1-2k without issue. I'm sure these are great, but if a person needs to buy these and then another set of springs, and then send them out to be serviced all before even going on the car, that puts their price closer to~$3100 and a lot of downtime. It would be nice if these were sold from a vendor willing to send these out with buyer specs, especially at the $2000+ price point.

Sorry if it feels like I'm being critical, I just want as much info available as possible, otherwise this is just an ad.

edit: so it seems some vendors will do exactly that. Still no info on the range these can take, but these will need a re-valve if you plan to run closer to the 1.90+ hertz range.

https://www.sakebombgarage.com/ohlin...ilovers-s2000/

ResIpsa · 02-05-2019, 04:26 PM

From what I’ve seen Ohlins says their shocks can take a 30% increase or decrease without revalving. The R&T spring rates are 11F 10R. So 14 should be fine up front and 13 rear.

But if in doubt, give Ohlins USA a call. Certainly don’t buy them if your desired spring rates exceed the shock limits.

ResIpsa · 02-05-2019, 04:34 PM

And no need to be sorry about being critical. This is the track section. Accurate information, critical or not, belongs in this part of the form.

skidz88 · 03-22-2019, 07:25 PM

Will definitely be buying these. I inquired back in the fall about their availability in the US. The dampers are top notch, would try them with the given springs before changing to stiffer ones.

andy_meng1024 · 03-26-2019, 11:03 AM

I have the Ohlins TTX36 installed for a couple months now, and it’s much much better than my previous DFV that I had for 3yr.

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cv129 · 03-26-2019, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by andy_meng1024

I have the Ohlins TTX36 installed for a couple months now, and it’s much much better than my previous DFV that I had for 3yr.

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Lol yea no xiet. Congrats on the new setup!

andy_meng1024 · 03-26-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Lol yea no xiet. Congrats on the new setup!

Thank you! I’m still playing with it, but so far i already improved my lap time by almost 1sec and there’s still plenty room to go.

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Spooler · 03-26-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by andy_meng1024

Thank you! I’m still playing with it, but so far i already improved my lap time by almost 1sec and there’s still plenty room to go.

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Post more on your setup please.

andy_meng1024 · 03-26-2019, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Post more on your setup please.

I got the 3way version of TTX36 from PSi, and I already have every possible SPL parts installed. Originally I had the Hotchikis front and no rear bar, but after a couple times on track this year I find the front Hotchkis not needed anymore so now I have the OEM front bar back.

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cv129 · 03-26-2019, 09:32 PM

Good lord, we went from talking about the DFV to staring at a set of 3 way TTX36...haha haha love it!

prandelia · 12-16-2024, 12:34 PM

I've got PSI making me a set of 2-way Ohlins TTX. I run them on some of my other cars, and like them a lot.

My current Ohlins DFV's were custom valved by PSI as well, running 900F/1000R (non-coilover rear). Will use the same spring rates with the TTX. I prefer the divorced rear setup. I'll actually be posting up my custom valved DFV's for sale soon. They have super low miles (less than 3K). It's a great setup for this car to be honest, especially when you valve them for higher rates.

Between the TTX and my OS Giken LSD tune/rebuild, the car should be a lot better on track!

prandelia · 12-16-2024, 12:49 PM

I have no idea how people are running this car with no rear bar, or just stock rear bar with a huge Hotchkis front bar. I run this car on square 275 tire and staggered setup (275/295 or 265/285).
On all tire setups, I still run my Hotchkis rear on full stiff, with 1000lb rear springs (divorced OE setup) along with a 900lb front spring.

The car handles perfectly neutral on 275/295 (18" tires) and 265/285 (19" tires) for the track. On square it's just a bit free. I don't understand how people drive these cars without frustration on track.
I guess people like understeer.

Reminds me of E92 M3 land, where all the owners don't install a rear aftermarket swaybar simply because it's difficult, and then run a very small spring split. I run the hotchkis rear on full stiff in that car on square tire setup with no aero and the car handles beautifully. Again, people must like understeer.

Rjk370z · 12-16-2024, 05:31 PM

^^ you got all those cars in your sig? Damn bro!

I always thought a smaller/less stiff sway bar in the rear was better for rear grip. I actually opted for the bigger sway in the front and stock in the rear. Interesting reasoning for a stiffer rear setup.

prandelia · 02-06-2025, 02:18 PM

My TTX showed up, so my Ohlins R&T kit will be up for sale soon.
Sorry, I actually have the Eibach rear bar, as it's a bit bigger than the Hotchkis. Have Hotchkis up front though. Car handles really nicely.

I'll posted up another thread for my Ohlins R&T for sale. They are mint, and a great shock. I didn't really have any reason to upgrade to be honest.

Tested the new Giken LSD rebuild, and it works great now. So the car should be even more fun once I get these installed and properly sorted!

02-04-2019, 08:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 646 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 544	Do you have any info regarding the the acceptable range of spring rates these dampers can take before needing re valving? Most dampers can change by like 1-2k without issue. I'm sure these are great, but if a person needs to buy these and then another set of springs, and then send them out to be serviced all before even going on the car, that puts their price closer to~$3100 and a lot of downtime. It would be nice if these were sold from a vendor willing to send these out with buyer specs, especially at the $2000+ price point. Sorry if it feels like I'm being critical, I just want as much info available as possible, otherwise this is just an ad. edit: so it seems some vendors will do exactly that. Still no info on the range these can take, but these will need a re-valve if you plan to run closer to the 1.90+ hertz range. https://www.sakebombgarage.com/ohlin...ilovers-s2000/ DarkJak, Rusty and Hotrodz like this. Last edited by Brendan; 02-04-2019 at 08:36 AM.

02-05-2019, 04:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 340	From what I’ve seen Ohlins says their shocks can take a 30% increase or decrease without revalving. The R&T spring rates are 11F 10R. So 14 should be fine up front and 13 rear. But if in doubt, give Ohlins USA a call. Certainly don’t buy them if your desired spring rates exceed the shock limits. DarkJak and Rusty like this. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

02-05-2019, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 340	And no need to be sorry about being critical. This is the track section. Accurate information, critical or not, belongs in this part of the form. JARblue, DarkJak, Rusty and 1 others like this. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

03-26-2019, 11:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
andy_meng1024 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Taipei Posts: 233 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 3383	I have the Ohlins TTX36 installed for a couple months now, and it’s much much better than my previous DFV that I had for 3yr. iPhoneTapatalk __________________ Current: 2015 C200 / 2018 Cayenne / 2012 370z / 2012 C250 Coupe Gone: 2013 Cayenne / 2004 Cayenne S / 2003 SL55 AMG / 2008 C300 / 2006 350z / 2006 C280 4Matic

03-26-2019, 09:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,272 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163996	Good lord, we went from talking about the DFV to staring at a set of 3 way TTX36...haha haha love it! andy_meng1024, Rusty and Hotrodz like this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

03-22-2019, 07:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
skidz88 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 26 Drives: 370Z Sport Tech Rep Power: 8	Will definitely be buying these. I inquired back in the fall about their availability in the US. The dampers are top notch, would try them with the given springs before changing to stiffer ones.

12-16-2024, 12:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
prandelia Base Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 82 Drives: 2014 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 301	I've got PSI making me a set of 2-way Ohlins TTX. I run them on some of my other cars, and like them a lot. My current Ohlins DFV's were custom valved by PSI as well, running 900F/1000R (non-coilover rear). Will use the same spring rates with the TTX. I prefer the divorced rear setup. I'll actually be posting up my custom valved DFV's for sale soon. They have super low miles (less than 3K). It's a great setup for this car to be honest, especially when you valve them for higher rates. Between the TTX and my OS Giken LSD tune/rebuild, the car should be a lot better on track! Rusty likes this. __________________ 2014-Nismo 370Z / 2025-992 GT3RS / 2024-C8 Z07 / 2018-991.2 GT3 / 2011-997.2 GT3RS / 2016-981 GT4 / 2013-E92 M3 / 1988-E30 M3 / 2015-FRS - GLTC race car

12-16-2024, 12:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
prandelia Base Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 82 Drives: 2014 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 301	I have no idea how people are running this car with no rear bar, or just stock rear bar with a huge Hotchkis front bar. I run this car on square 275 tire and staggered setup (275/295 or 265/285). On all tire setups, I still run my Hotchkis rear on full stiff, with 1000lb rear springs (divorced OE setup) along with a 900lb front spring. The car handles perfectly neutral on 275/295 (18" tires) and 265/285 (19" tires) for the track. On square it's just a bit free. I don't understand how people drive these cars without frustration on track. I guess people like understeer. Reminds me of E92 M3 land, where all the owners don't install a rear aftermarket swaybar simply because it's difficult, and then run a very small spring split. I run the hotchkis rear on full stiff in that car on square tire setup with no aero and the car handles beautifully. Again, people must like understeer. Rusty and Rjk370z like this. __________________ 2014-Nismo 370Z / 2025-992 GT3RS / 2024-C8 Z07 / 2018-991.2 GT3 / 2011-997.2 GT3RS / 2016-981 GT4 / 2013-E92 M3 / 1988-E30 M3 / 2015-FRS - GLTC race car Last edited by prandelia; 12-16-2024 at 01:01 PM.

12-16-2024, 05:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rjk370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Sacramento Posts: 120 Drives: 370z touring sport Rep Power: 10820	^^ you got all those cars in your sig? Damn bro! I always thought a smaller/less stiff sway bar in the rear was better for rear grip. I actually opted for the bigger sway in the front and stock in the rear. Interesting reasoning for a stiffer rear setup. __________________

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