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      07-12-2020, 10:00 PM   #23
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Just offering personal experience in case anyone is considering the Ohlins R&T kit. Last year I tracked my M2C with the original setup from Ohlins. In low-speed corners, I felt the car still rolled a bit much in transition. After doing some research I came across Barry at 3DM motorsport and we decided on a custom setup with stiffer springs and custom valving to match those springs. The car feels amazing on track now, especially in mid-corner where the dampers are not in motion. For reference, the original springs were 9kg/mm and 19kg/mm, and the new setup is with 12kg/mm and 22kg/mm. I know some complained about the original springs to be too stiff but I never found that to be the case; it was just right for the street and too soft for the track. A few of my friends who are racing in Europe with their M2s also agree with this. I plan on writing a detailed post after some more testing, but for anyone who is considering Ohlins I recommend giving Barry a call.
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We learned about these kits earlier this month. Release date is set to be this summer.


Nice , let us know what day there availible.
We are hoping to get some news soon!
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Öhlins set some cracy laptimes here in Sweden while doing final testing with an M2C with this kit and TrofeoR, everything else stock. Very capable.
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Öhlins set some cracy laptimes here in Sweden while doing final testing with an M2C with this kit and TrofeoR, everything else stock. Very capable.
OEM tire size ?
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OEM tire size ?
AFAIK Yes


Obviously the dampers and general setting of the car will not make it fast by itself But with a capable driver PLUS the kit they got very impressive results.
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OEM tire size ?
AFAIK Yes


Obviously the dampers and general setting of the car will not make it fast by itself But with a capable driver PLUS the kit they got very impressive results.
If I could be sure there handle ruff roads better than R/T kit I'd be all over them..

I keep reading about MCS 2-way remotes being more compliant on the streets than OEM suspension but have a hard time believing it..
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They are not for rough roads and comfort, they are much stiffer than Road&Track. Not for a daily driver or prolonged use outside a track. More like road use to and from the tracks
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Just offering personal experience in case anyone is considering the Ohlins R&T kit. Last year I tracked my M2C with the original setup from Ohlins. In low-speed corners, I felt the car still rolled a bit much in transition. After doing some research I came across Barry at 3DM motorsport and we decided on a custom setup with stiffer springs and custom valving to match those springs. The car feels amazing on track now, especially in mid-corner where the dampers are not in motion. For reference, the original springs were 9kg/mm and 19kg/mm, and the new setup is with 12kg/mm and 22kg/mm. I know some complained about the original springs to be too stiff but I never found that to be the case; it was just right for the street and too soft for the track. A few of my friends who are racing in Europe with their M2s also agree with this. I plan on writing a detailed post after some more testing, but for anyone who is considering Ohlins I recommend giving Barry a call.

I also went up to 12kg/mm in the front as a first step. We'll see if I update the rear too. I'm pretty happy with the balance as is. But maybe worth a try swapping out the rear springs too.
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They are not for rough roads and comfort, they are much stiffer than Road&Track. Not for a daily driver or prolonged use outside a track. More like road use to and from the tracks
That's why I taught but hey you know sometimes we like to dream

Maybe if you live in California but here in eastern Canada not so much and I have to drive 3 hours to the best track so I need something wich won't rattle my teeth off going there..
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Roads here in Sweden can be really terrible too.


If you soften up the R&T dampers, still not okay?
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Just offering personal experience in case anyone is considering the Ohlins R&T kit. Last year I tracked my M2C with the original setup from Ohlins. In low-speed corners, I felt the car still rolled a bit much in transition. After doing some research I came across Barry at 3DM motorsport and we decided on a custom setup with stiffer springs and custom valving to match those springs. The car feels amazing on track now, especially in mid-corner where the dampers are not in motion. For reference, the original springs were 9kg/mm and 19kg/mm, and the new setup is with 12kg/mm and 22kg/mm. I know some complained about the original springs to be too stiff but I never found that to be the case; it was just right for the street and too soft for the track. A few of my friends who are racing in Europe with their M2s also agree with this. I plan on writing a detailed post after some more testing, but for anyone who is considering Ohlins I recommend giving Barry a call.

I also went up to 12kg/mm in the front as a first step. We'll see if I update the rear too. I'm pretty happy with the balance as is. But maybe worth a try swapping out the rear springs too.
Wow you guys gotta have some really nice roads, I am at 7kg and 14kg with the rear revalved softer and a
I am looking to further reduce to 6kg and 11kg !
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Wow you guys gotta have some really nice roads, I am at 7kg and 14kg with the rear revalved softer and a
I am looking to further reduce to 6kg and 11kg !
No, I'm just used to it Not many flat smooth roads here.


Part reason is to get less body roll on track to get less shoulder wear on the tires.
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Ohlins changed the design whereby they changed an inner sleeve between the damper and damper body allowing the damper to rock.

This "apparently" has been fixed but you don't know if u get a set that has been updated or not.

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1425894
I recently purchased a Ohlins RT kit from Barry at 3DM. I asked him about the issue and he said all of the kits he sells have the new updated bearings. No knocking noise at all on my M2C. The RT kit from Barry is just as quiet as stock, no strange noises. Very happy with his support and service!
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I am eagerly awaiting the release of these ...they were suppose to be released in the summer .
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I keep reading about MCS 2-way remotes being more compliant on the streets than OEM suspension but have a hard time believing it..
My MCS 2WNR rides better and performs better than the OEM M2C setup IMO. However I may be moving to TTX once it becomes available.
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I keep reading about MCS 2-way remotes being more compliant on the streets than OEM suspension but have a hard time believing it..
My MCS 2WNR rides better and performs better than the OEM M2C setup IMO. However I may be moving to TTX once it becomes available.
Curious on why you would switch?
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Curious on why you would switch?
I want to try out the new TTX specific for the M2C. I have an opportunity to do so and there's absolutely nothing wrong with MCS, it's a fantastic setup.
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I want to try out the new TTX specific for the M2C. I have an opportunity to do so


Let us know when you get them !
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Just a heads up. I've been told that there is a delay for them here in the US and it has now been pushed to late fall, early winter. So I guess a couple more months of waiting.
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Any news on these or has anyone tried them?
I’m looking to switch to these next year.
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They have been pushed back so many times ...I just ordered KW Clubsports ...their way behind on these ...
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