Ohlins Road & Track Coilovers Interest List

[beta]

I finally got a small update: They're still on track to make the coilovers for us. The delay has been because the engineer that was working on our kit left the company unexpectedly. So they've had to rearrange responsibilities to get another engineer to take over.

So at this time I don't have a firm time table. So if you need a kit and can't keep waiting feel free to let me know and I"ll remove you from the list. Everyone that's still on board, thanks for your patience.

[RADRACR]

As long as I get them by next Spring, no rush. Just let us know if the deal ever goes cold so we can look for something else.

[EMP07]

If these are custom, could we provide input on adjusters etc...

If there is a willingness by the group to improve the product for better quality and improved usability we should take advantage of it?

[Str8 RippiN]

Do you know if this is going to be a one and done run or will they make it a full production kit?

[beta]

Originally Posted by EMP07

If these are custom, could we provide input on adjusters etc...

If there is a willingness by the group to improve the product for better quality and improved usability we should take advantage of it?

I'm not sure what you mean. The kit will be engineered to be the best by testing it on a shaker rig and coming up with optimum dampening characteristics for the chassis.

You will still have a fair degree of control, you can adjust the dampeners and you will have a choice in spring rates. You can either go with the recommended rates, or go up to 30% stiffer if you want.

Originally Posted by Str8 RippiN

Do you know if this is going to be a one and done run or will they make it a full production kit?

We're dealing with the US subsidiary. The main (swedish) company could decide to carry it as a product, but they usually don't unless they can sell thousands of them. So more than likely it will be a one-off but it's not set in stone.

[Str8 RippiN]

Originally Posted by beta

I'm not sure what you mean. The kit will be engineered to be the best by testing it on a shaker rig and coming up with optimum dampening characteristics for the chassis.

You will still have a fair degree of control, you can adjust the dampeners and you will have a choice in spring rates. You can either go with the recommended rates, or go up to 30% stiffer if you want.



We're dealing with the US subsidiary. The main (swedish) company could decide to carry it as a product, but they usually don't unless they can sell thousands of them. So more than likely it will be a one-off but it's not set in stone.

Awesome thanks for the speedy reply again Beta, i have funds ready wish i could just order them now, any updates on a possible ETA?

[beta]

Still no ETA. On a positive note, I just heard back from them and things are back on track. I'll keep you guys posted.

[Str8 RippiN]

i went ahead and called Ohlin myself and talked the the engineer working on our kit. He said they placed the order for the parts for the proto kit last week and on their way from Sweden =] still need to do testing and pricing but it looks very good. He also said that they are trying to now incorporate a complete plug and play kit using Ohlin Springs and possibly camber plates. He also noted that more likely than not this kit would be carried over to their full production line of Road and Track kits

[z4msteve]

Been lurking for a while, but I'd like to jump in on the list. Hoping we can get it close to 3k if we get enough names.

[beta]

Originally Posted by z4msteve

Been lurking for a while, but I'd like to jump in on the list. Hoping we can get it close to 3k if we get enough names.

Cool added:

1. beta
2. RobMCoupe
3. Finnegan
4. zubydafa
5. aestheticstorm as long as 3200.
6. mtrhed
7. onebluemcm *tentative*
8. ZeD4Mr
9. marinb *tentative*
10. sixspeed *pending final price*
11. 604skyline *tentative*
12. tikamak *tentative*
13. mfanatic325 *tentative*
14. Str8 RippiN
15. iPhoneEngineer *tentative*
16. Krypptic
17. EMP07
18. z4msteve

[604skyline]

is there still going to be a variety of options? if we wanted swift springs and vorshlag camber plates, as opposed to ohlins own spring?

[beta]

Honestly I do not know at this point. Originally they weren't going to provide anything but the dampers and we were putting together packages through a dealer, but as you can see when Str8 RippiN called they said they were putting together the whole thing.

I still have a dealer on board to give us a package deal for springs/plates/etc. so as long as they can provide the dampers separately that option will still be on the table.

TLDR: let's cross that bridge when we get there.

[Barryb97]

I'm definitely interested. Just depends on specs and price.

[Str8 RippiN]

So there's some bad news boys i got a deal on another suspension kit only a crazy man would turn down. This being said i have to now remove myself from the list. Best of luck Gentlemen i know this is going to be an amazing set-up when its done! Ps. If anyone is interested my KW clubsports will be for sale in 3 weeks, Best Regards - Tommy

[EMP07]

Considering alternatives and removing myself from this as well.

[beta]

Update! In two weeks there will be a test-fitting and initial mockup of the suspension parts. Thanks IN10SS for helping out!

[IN10SS]

They offered me dates of 9/19, 9/20, or 9/23 for initial measurements and test fitting. I replied and said I could make any of those days work, but preferred 9/19. Should hear back soon, but we're on track. I will likely have to go back again in the near future; how long depends on how close a match there is with some existing components. I'll post again when I learn anything.

[mfanatic325]

I should be ready to purchase by Spring of 2014

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by beta

Update! In two weeks there will be a test-fitting and initial mockup of the suspension parts. Thanks IN10SS for helping out!

Great news!

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by Finnegan

Great news!

+1
Nice work Beta for hanging in with this.
Looking forward to seeing it come together for you guys!

[mtrhed]

Must hang on..... I've been sorely tempted to get something already available....But soooooo psyched for the Ohlins! Big thanks to Beta for keeping this going!!!

[Krypptic]

Any news?