04-10-2020, 04:30 AM | #89 |
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This might be of interest to anyone with the dull knock at very low speed. I installed my Ohlins R&T a few days ago and straight away driving up my paved driveway (moderate incline) I had continual low volume knocking up front then some louder knocks as the front wheels went out onto the road (which I do carefully otherwise the car bottoms out). Reversing back down the drive I had the same knocking, driving forwards down the drive no knocking. Also no knocking driving on road, over speed bumps nor any issues on smooth concrete carpark surface. Problem seemed to be a combination of low speed, small undulations on road surface and low compression on suspension.
Anyway after a bit of stuffing around I discovered the cause of my knocking was slight movement of the springs when the top hats are rotating. With the wheels off, turning lock to lock there was a knock noise from the left spring every time it turned through the same spot. Using my hand I applied some side force to the spring as I pulled/pushed the steering through a full lock to lock. The spring noise was now gone. Wheels back on and driving up the driveway no knocking but did have a couple of very faint knocks as wheels went over onto road, but now very quiet compared to what they had been, hard to tell if it's left/right or both. If there is no further change in the next week or so I'll try moving the right spring while turning steering through it's range. This probably explains why the oem springs have the big rubber seats at each end and the recess to hold the spring end. The flat ended Ohlins springs sitting on a flat plastic/rubber seat might be prone to slight movement at low compression until they settle into 'their' position. Another fix might be to increase pre-load but the downside of that I think would be a firmer spring rate at it's initial compression point. |
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Bad bushings in Ohlins dampers
My knocking noise has finally been resolved!
I purchased and installed Ohlins R&T suspension in my 2017 M2 in April 2019. Immediately I noticed banging and knocking noises going over small bumps, when reversing, etc. and lived with the noises for 8 months since installation. I contacted Ohlins USA early this year and spoke with Brian Fowler and described the noises I was experiencing and even shared a link to this very thread! Brian advised he felt it might be the bushings within the front dampers and asked me to send them in. After they were returned to me in March, I noticed the invoice had a comment that read, "Changed bushings. Checked internals and changed oil as part of a full inspection. Products amended as one-time customer goodwill." I called back to Ohlins and spoke to the service technician who had actually worked on my dampers, Carl Atkinson, and asked exactly what was done. He explained that Ohlins had put a new style bushing in their R&T dampers that was causing the knocks and bangs, and he simply replaced the bushings with the old style that were known to perform without issue. The rebuilt front dampers have been reinstalled in my car for almost a month now and I haven't experienced any of the knocks or banging I was previously. I would say problem solved. I'm still a bit pissed at Ohlins for having to pay my installer to remove and re-install my dampers and have another alignment done. I can't believe Ohlins had the balls to write, "one-time customer goodwill" on my invoice when it was clearly a warranty issue for a problem they were aware of and they should be reimbursing me (and everyone else) for labor charges! Anyway, if you choose to go the same route you'll need to call and get a warranty form to complete to send yours in. Turnaround time from the time they received them to them shipping them back out was only a week. Timeframe of your purchase might be of importance if you are experiencing similar issues as I'm guessing there was a manufacturing period where they used the bad bushings before switching back to the old style.
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04-10-2020, 11:42 PM | #91 |
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nothingman thanks for posting the information and confirming what others have concluded to in this thread. I'm an Ohlins fan, used them on previous rides, and was my go to for the M2C however this thread steered me away. I just couldn't risk going through the issues especially when we don't have the same type of Ohlins support in Australia. Ended up going with a set of MCS instead costing twice as much.
I cannot believe Ohlins are not just reverting back to the old sleeve moving forward. I know you are pissed that you had additional out of pocket expenses. The reality is no vendor will comp u for this. Just be happy u caught it sorta early and now u will drive the car without regretting u bought the coilovers. So really just a thank you for letting us know.
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Thanks for the update! Do you think they’ve switched back to the old bushings? I’m definitely going to avoid them in the future if they didn’t switch back...
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10-02-2020, 09:53 PM | #94 |
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Did anyone else switch back to the old bushings?
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I also saw you had issues on the M club page and also after seeing this thread I actually reached out to the local distributor. This was his response FYI. "You are correct regarding the front knocking noise with some of the early production units. Ohlins had developed a new long life strut bush which they were very happy with (FYI .. this bush is yellow in colour) but later found that in some applications, the bush would allow the strut to produce a slight knocking noise. We have already replaced a couple of sets of the M2 bushes, and now all of our stock, and that of the Ohlins Asian distribution centre, have product fitted with the updated bushes. So all good now !" |
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I know another member here wasn't happy with the Ohlins AU distributor but have to say my experience could not have been better. My spring rates are 78/160Nm, no question it's firmer than oem but also no doubt the ride is more compliant and you don't move around in the drivers seat as much over poor surfaces (at either city speed limits or country). The biggest improvement I think is out on our country roads, bottoming out in the rear and the violent rebound was a guaranteed event, mid corner at speed was scary! I won't say it's never bottomed out with the Ohlins but certainly the severe rebound is gone, there's no sense the rear is being catapulted into the air and you coming out of the driver's seat. |
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10-29-2020, 04:16 PM | #98 |
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Just more of a data point than anything, Ohlins USA replaced my wife's front dampener bushings with the same part number as @Nothingman showed in his invoice. They did not write good will on mine and didn't even ask for CC or anything.
A quick test drive shows the noise is now gone. I'll have to get an alignment once I confirm the height is where it was originally. I shipped them out 10/15, got them back yesterday 10/28. All in all, about 9 Business days due to shipping ground being across the country. I'm glad this is finally resolved as it's been annoying me every time I get into the car.
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On the topic of brake pad clicks between reverse/forward motions, that happens with most brake pads regardless if it is OE or not.
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I knew the new pads would click - it just makes the Ohlins knocking less noticeable. |
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11-02-2020, 06:39 AM | #102 |
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If the new pad doesn't have the pad shim remove the oem shim and transfer to the new pad and the click should disappear.
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I also have knocking sound on my passenger side tower towards the top... not sure why. everything was 100% installed correctly and double checked. but yet its there. I have learned to live with it.
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Has anyone from Canada had this bushing swap service performed on their Ohlins R&T? If so, did you have to ship the struts over to Ohlins USA, or some place within Canada? I suspect even if the repair work gets covered, I'm still going to out a significant amount due to shipping.
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Update, went through the warranty process despite technically being out of the limited warranty period. The repair was covered and so was the return shipping. Will confirm if it fixed anything when I reinstall them in spring.
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Just had my ohlins and millway* camber plates installed by a reputable shop and I get this clanking sound while turning the wheel near full lock. Sounds like the spring? It causes the wheel to drift that direction until I "clank" it the other way. I will be taking the car back to the installers, but curious someone else has experienced this or could help so I can point them in the right direction. Appreciate any input.
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