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Originally Posted by Saanen
This is a two part review...I had a set of Ohlins installed yesterday with lower spring ratings 80/160N/mm (vs standard 90/190N/mm) and set them at 15 clicks or medium soft (ie 1-5 for track; 5-10 for canyons; 10-15+ for street). My first impression is they are awesome and at the current settings feel very OEM as far as firmness; but the car feels more planted. When hitting a bump the car is far less 'bouncy' and settles right back in without nearly as much rebound.
So it was a big expense for only a small to medium* improvement in handling characteristics...but it is hard to improve on what I think is already an excellent handling suspension. I will write another review in a couple of weeks once I have really pushed it both at 15 clicks and again set on a firm 5 click setting and hit the local back road run.
I suspect the real gains will be when it is set on 5 clicks and I hit the track. But so far I am quite happy I made the move.
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Just sharing my observations after my first track day as a newbie....in a word AWESOME!!!! the Ohlins and suspension geometry are really extraordinary!!!...even given my lack of experience (or skill) my car felt so at home on the track, so settled and unflappable....dominant!!!
Now I am torn as to any next steps(besides signing up for more track days!!!)...think I will go for the Apex 18"squared setup and see if I can maintain the track prowess and get a tiny bit more comfort on the street....hmmm, vs trying the 70/140 Nmm spring set I am contemplating....anyone out there running Ohlins with 70/140Nmm?
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2017 BMW M2 BSM 6spd with Fabspeed/HJS 300 cell Sportcat, BM3 OTS Stg 2 tune, Dinan Turbo, MST V2 Inlet, Dinan IC, Dinan CAI, Ohlins, Carbon Fiber+Aluminum Strut braces.
2007 BMW 335i (sold); 1997 BMW E36 M3 (sold);
1988 BMW 535is (sold); 1984 BMW 323i Alpina (can't believe I sold),1969 BMW 2002 Ti (spec'd as Ti; and yes I sold this too...).