Got my Ohlins installed today! - LotusTalk

PWR2W8 · 09-20-2005, 11:32 AM

Nice...........

I have them set to competition and IMHO the ride is softer then the standard suspension and the handling better. The car won't be on the track until October so I'll be able to report more on the handling side then. First impressions are: I likey a lot!!

ElisED · 09-20-2005, 12:11 PM

Brad,

Do you have the "Street Sport" or "Track Sport" Ohlins?

Ed

Surferjer · 09-20-2005, 12:21 PM

Are they the SCCA-stock compliant version? How $$??? I need to do this sooner or later.

wallabyguy · 09-20-2005, 12:29 PM

Ohlins will be giving us a tour and demo during the Club111 meet at Deals Gap Oct 19-21. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and see what all the fuss is about.

Bruce · 09-20-2005, 12:46 PM

Are you using the standard 8 spoke cast wheels and AD07 tires?

ConeFusion · 09-20-2005, 01:08 PM

I talked to a guy from Ohlins at LOG25. Unfortunately I didn't pick up his name, but it sounded like he worked with Stan to build the SCCA Stock legal version of their shocks. Nice looking parts. One thing that I found interesting: He said that the Elise shocks are the ones that they normally use for motorbikes, which works because the car is so light.

Jer: Sector111 has details and pricing for all the different models:

http://www.sector111.com/adsu.html

MickOpalak · 09-20-2005, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallabyguy

Ohlins will be giving us a tour and demo during the Club111 meet at Deals Gap Oct 19-21. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and see what all the fuss is about.

Which date and where please?

wallabyguy · 09-20-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MickOpalak

Which date and where please?

Lillie and Jenn are working out the details. The event schedule will be posted on or before October 1. If you need more info before then, PM one of the ladies.

shinoo · 09-20-2005, 05:52 PM

The Ohlins are really sweet. I've been driving my Elise with the Street Sport version. It offers really quick steering response with a compliant ride. It is really a perfect solution for those who live with rough roads.

I'm going to switch to the Track version as the roads in CA are nice enough that I want to try the higher spring rate and more aggressive damper valving. I'll take it to Willow Springs on Oct 3rd to test. Jack and I will likely swap cars to compare his Nitron shod car to mine with Ohlins.

Nate at Ohlins will host a really great tour of their headquarters. If you are going to the Dragon event, you definately want to check out their facilities - especially their 'shaker' machine.

It is clear why Lotus specs Ohlins on their LSS and 240Rs....

vortrex · 09-20-2005, 07:37 PM

how far can the ride height be adjusted with these?

Lotuson74-2 · 09-20-2005, 09:09 PM

Yeah, I put the double adjustable Ohlins on mine & WOW!! I lowered the front 3/8ths. inch lower than the rear and run fairly aggressive rebound damping... The results are awsome so far! The car's balance is now neutral - not rear end happy. No longer will it do anything wrong... Even when you do!!!!

And it still needs to be alligned do to the lowering & have a little more time spent on the adjustments! I will let everyone know of my final results but It will be good, very good indeed.

Ragnorak Racing · 09-20-2005, 10:16 PM

I can't say enough about the way the Ohlins transform the handling, balance and the ride on the car. Second best mod to do on the car after more power in the trunk!

You guys would not believe the way the car feels with better suspension. Makes the car feel less nervous and more stable under all conditons. I have custom spring rates for the track guys looking to go as fast as possible and the regular street offerings as well.

Lotuson74-2 · 09-20-2005, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragnorak Racing

I can't say enough about the way the Ohlins transform the handling, balance and the ride on the car. Second best mod to do on the car after more power in the trunk!

You guys would not believe the way the car feels with better suspension. Makes the car feel less nervous and more stable under all conditons. I have custom spring rates for the track guys looking to go as fast as possible and the regular street offerings as well.

He is not kidding, It is that good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stan · 09-21-2005, 03:59 AM

Glad some of my behind-the-scenes work is appreciated!

Surferjer · 09-21-2005, 06:11 AM

Thanks for being the test mule, Stan! I hope you got a break on yours, at least.

Patricko · 09-21-2005, 06:26 AM

Sector111 has them in stock now and I must say that I am tempted...

http://www.sector111.com/adsu.html

BTW I don't think that the handling on my Sport Pack Elise is nervous at all so I am not sure where Brett is getting that

Ragnorak Racing · 09-21-2005, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricko

Sector111 has them in stock now and I must say that I am tempted...

http://www.sector111.com/adsu.html

BTW I don't think that the handling on my Sport Pack Elise is nervous at all so I am not sure where Brett is getting that

Compare it to the Ohlins and you will see what I mean. The car feels 50% bigger with the Ohlins, less prone to thumping over bumps and the car can now handle pot holes without feeling as though it is falling apart.

Turn in is much crisper and the car just feels more planted and secure and less likely to bite you if you make a mistake. Ohlins are a wonderful thing!

trompazo · 09-21-2005, 07:43 AM

Why would making the car feel 50% bigger be a good thing?

Ragnorak Racing · 09-21-2005, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trompazo

Why would making the car feel 50% bigger be a good thing?

Because the car feels a lot less fragile with the Ohlins over irregular surfaces, the ride difference is what I am talking about. The nicer ride makes the car feel bigger in that sense. Not larger in dimensions, but larger in the way this little 1900 pound car can now soak up bumps and pot holes without feeling as though it is falling apart. Try the sport equiped car back to back with the Ohlins equipped car. Night and day difference.

PWR2W8 · 09-21-2005, 07:00 PM

Sorry it took so long to respond - I've been enjoying the new ride

I have the same set up as lotuson74. The ride height has been lowered to the Ohlins setting. I believe the front is around 6mm lower and the rear 20mm. I'll confirm this with the mechanic. I had the car cornered balanced with my weight (175) lbs, and obviously aligned. Auto Europe charged me $3,400.00 out the door. The money is well spent!! Handling and feel is greatly improved on a car that already handles beautifully. I'll have her on the track October 7th and 8th for more aggressive driving however, based on some "street tests" I've done so far -

I cannot believe how smooth the ride is in "competition" mode. The transformation is real and not a perceived improvement as some upgrades are. Definitely worth the money IMHO. Roads in Michigan are some of the worst out there and the ride in the Elise is better, I'm still shocked how this can be when runing a stiffer suspension.

I'll take some photos with the new ride height. I'm running stock touring wheels and tires but have silver RAC's with 048's on order from Sector 111.

Shinoo - dude the wait is killing me

!!!!!!

09-20-2005, 11:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
PWR2W8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 245	Got my Ohlins installed today! Nice........... I have them set to competition and IMHO the ride is softer then the standard suspension and the handling better. The car won't be on the track until October so I'll be able to report more on the handling side then. First impressions are: I likey a lot!! __________________ Brad Michigan PWR2W8 - I'm Back!

09-20-2005, 12:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,969	Are they the SCCA-stock compliant version? How $$??? I need to do this sooner or later. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (ready to race) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new motor) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (getting a motor!)

09-20-2005, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 6,016	Ohlins will be giving us a tour and demo during the Club111 meet at Deals Gap Oct 19-21. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and see what all the fuss is about. __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

09-20-2005, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bruce Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,582	Are you using the standard 8 spoke cast wheels and AD07 tires? __________________ '05 Storm Titanium / Red Touring / Hardtop / Stage 1 / Exige Wheels / Ohlins / RTD Brace / Traqmate

09-20-2005, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
ConeFusion Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,579	I talked to a guy from Ohlins at LOG25. Unfortunately I didn't pick up his name, but it sounded like he worked with Stan to build the SCCA Stock legal version of their shocks. Nice looking parts. One thing that I found interesting: He said that the Elise shocks are the ones that they normally use for motorbikes, which works because the car is so light. Jer: Sector111 has details and pricing for all the different models: http://www.sector111.com/adsu.html __________________ Reto 2005 Lotus Elise (yellow, sport pack), #94 SS 2005 Nissan Xterra (LSV)

09-20-2005, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
ElisED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 49	Brad, Do you have the "Street Sport" or "Track Sport" Ohlins? Ed

09-20-2005, 05:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
shinoo Project Nirvana Elise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,709	The Ohlins are really sweet. I've been driving my Elise with the Street Sport version. It offers really quick steering response with a compliant ride. It is really a perfect solution for those who live with rough roads. I'm going to switch to the Track version as the roads in CA are nice enough that I want to try the higher spring rate and more aggressive damper valving. I'll take it to Willow Springs on Oct 3rd to test. Jack and I will likely swap cars to compare his Nitron shod car to mine with Ohlins. Nate at Ohlins will host a really great tour of their headquarters. If you are going to the Dragon event, you definately want to check out their facilities - especially their 'shaker' machine. It is clear why Lotus specs Ohlins on their LSS and 240Rs.... __________________ shinoo sector 111 - tasty bits for your elise & exige

09-20-2005, 07:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
vortrex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san francisco Posts: 1,200	how far can the ride height be adjusted with these?

09-20-2005, 09:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lotuson74-2 Doing the impossible Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 614	Yeah, I put the double adjustable Ohlins on mine & WOW!! I lowered the front 3/8ths. inch lower than the rear and run fairly aggressive rebound damping... The results are awsome so far! The car's balance is now neutral - not rear end happy. No longer will it do anything wrong... Even when you do!!!! And it still needs to be alligned do to the lowering & have a little more time spent on the adjustments! I will let everyone know of my final results but It will be good, very good indeed. __________________ Current car list:06 BMW M5 with Schnitzer & Dinan mods. 05 Elise soon with a turbo, highly modded. 99 Sport 190 - best fun ever! 90 Nissan show & go car - 589rwhp+ 06 Ford F-250 hauler/Monster truck. 97 Esprit V8, nicer than new - with Mahle pistons. 04Esprit V8 "final run" - will return better than ever!!

09-20-2005, 10:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ragnorak Racing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 345	I can't say enough about the way the Ohlins transform the handling, balance and the ride on the car. Second best mod to do on the car after more power in the trunk! You guys would not believe the way the car feels with better suspension. Makes the car feel less nervous and more stable under all conditons. I have custom spring rates for the track guys looking to go as fast as possible and the regular street offerings as well. __________________ Brett Payne www.Ragnorakracing.com Sales 415.377.8018 phone

09-21-2005, 03:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,947	Glad some of my behind-the-scenes work is appreciated!

09-21-2005, 06:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,969	Thanks for being the test mule, Stan! I hope you got a break on yours, at least. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (ready to race) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new motor) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (getting a motor!)

09-21-2005, 06:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
Patricko Elise Royalty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 6,166	Sector111 has them in stock now and I must say that I am tempted... http://www.sector111.com/adsu.html BTW I don't think that the handling on my Sport Pack Elise is nervous at all so I am not sure where Brett is getting that __________________ Providing an opportunity for others to live vicariously through me since 2004 ®

09-21-2005, 07:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
trompazo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 485	Why would making the car feel 50% bigger be a good thing? __________________ 2007 Exige S Krypton Green: 2ubular/FF RaceHeader/Penskes/Hypercoils/H20 injection 2006 Corvette Z06: Road Course 2007 Porsche 997 TT: Daily 2004 STi: project car #2 1994 Supra Turbo: project car #1

09-21-2005, 07:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
PWR2W8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 245	Sorry it took so long to respond - I've been enjoying the new ride I have the same set up as lotuson74. The ride height has been lowered to the Ohlins setting. I believe the front is around 6mm lower and the rear 20mm. I'll confirm this with the mechanic. I had the car cornered balanced with my weight (175) lbs, and obviously aligned. Auto Europe charged me $3,400.00 out the door. The money is well spent!! Handling and feel is greatly improved on a car that already handles beautifully. I'll have her on the track October 7th and 8th for more aggressive driving however, based on some "street tests" I've done so far - I cannot believe how smooth the ride is in "competition" mode. The transformation is real and not a perceived improvement as some upgrades are. Definitely worth the money IMHO. Roads in Michigan are some of the worst out there and the ride in the Elise is better, I'm still shocked how this can be when runing a stiffer suspension. I'll take some photos with the new ride height. I'm running stock touring wheels and tires but have silver RAC's with 048's on order from Sector 111. Shinoo - dude the wait is killing me !!!!!! __________________ Brad Michigan PWR2W8 - I'm Back!

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