Ohlins DA adjustment prob. - no "CLICK" - LotusTalk

plastique999 · 09-25-2008, 08:15 PM

My suspension is almost complete...have camber shims removed, Ohlins DA, and BWR sway bar...
Problem is I was at the track adjusting the rebound adjustments, and 3 out of the 4 adjustors click and set very loudly. The fourth I can't feel a click or set....is there a way to fix this?

SobeLotus · 10-05-2008, 08:10 AM

My Nitrons stopped clicking as well. I am sure they still work but no clicking to know where I am at. Any suggestions?

plastique999 · 10-13-2008, 12:07 AM

bump...anyone else have this problem...and know how to fix it?

luxige · 10-13-2008, 09:01 AM

I suspect you'll have to have it rebuilt.

Red Mist · 10-13-2008, 12:03 PM

The Ohlins owners manual says "if no click is felt, the damper must be inspected by an authorized service workshop. It could be due to incorrect or lack of gas pressure".

FLuXeXigeS · 10-13-2008, 12:11 PM

yep sounds like its time for a rebuild...

Green Hornet · 10-13-2008, 01:04 PM

I have this problem on the left front only. I don't have enough time on (10 track days est.) them to warrant a rebuild - do I?

FLuXeXigeS · 10-13-2008, 02:17 PM

^depends how low they are set and if they were bought new or used

also sometimes they just go bad...maybe you go to tracks that put the most strain in the front driver side more than the other 3 sides

but if you guys are going to rebuild might as well do all 4!

Bender Unit · 06-29-2009, 09:08 AM

Sorry for bumping this old thread
I want to see if anyone have solution of this.

I found out my Ohlins experience the same problem. No "click" when I turn the dial and there's a good amount of oil on the damper...

Please help

09-25-2008, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,029	Ohlins DA adjustment prob. - no "CLICK" My suspension is almost complete...have camber shims removed, Ohlins DA, and BWR sway bar... Problem is I was at the track adjusting the rebound adjustments, and 3 out of the 4 adjustors click and set very loudly. The fourth I can't feel a click or set....is there a way to fix this? __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

10-05-2008, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
SobeLotus SobeLotus Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Beach, FL Posts: 243	My Nitrons stopped clicking as well. I am sure they still work but no clicking to know where I am at. Any suggestions? __________________ www.myspace.com/SobeLotus

10-13-2008, 12:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,029	bump...anyone else have this problem...and know how to fix it? __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

10-13-2008, 09:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
luxige luxige Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA Posts: 1,184	I suspect you'll have to have it rebuilt. __________________ In theory, there is no difference between Theory and Practice. In practice, there is. - Y. Berra

10-13-2008, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS without a Lotus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 4,708	yep sounds like its time for a rebuild... __________________ -Coi- currently having Lotus withdrawals Facebook \| Twitter \| Pics \| Vids eBay Store

10-13-2008, 12:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red Mist Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 93	The Ohlins owners manual says "if no click is felt, the damper must be inspected by an authorized service workshop. It could be due to incorrect or lack of gas pressure".

10-13-2008, 01:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Green Hornet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 864	I have this problem on the left front only. I don't have enough time on (10 track days est.) them to warrant a rebuild - do I? __________________ '05 Elise, Green / Lotus Sport Ohlins, Sabelt 6-point, Isaac Device, BWR Sway Bar, Track Brace, ForcedFed engine damper, Saikou Catch Cans, 2bular custom lightweight exhaust w sports cat, Voltphreaks battery, Lotus Trim Shop interior, HID Lights, Alpine - and a BWR Supercharger

10-13-2008, 02:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS without a Lotus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 4,708	^depends how low they are set and if they were bought new or used also sometimes they just go bad...maybe you go to tracks that put the most strain in the front driver side more than the other 3 sides but if you guys are going to rebuild might as well do all 4! __________________ -Coi- currently having Lotus withdrawals Facebook \| Twitter \| Pics \| Vids eBay Store

06-29-2009, 09:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bender Unit RS member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 160	Sorry for bumping this old thread I want to see if anyone have solution of this. I found out my Ohlins experience the same problem. No "click" when I turn the dial and there's a good amount of oil on the damper... Please help

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