Trj

Anyone running Ohlins Road and Track set up and if reviews? Especially for track use......Thanks

sgreer78

I never have on this platform, but did on my old e92 M3 and found them to be not as great as people say. The valving was very odd; either way under or over-damped, no real happy place, and the springs that came with them seemed a bit too soft. For this car, there are better options available that are proven.

GrantG

Öhlins stuff is really good, but I think the Road and Track version is a very compromised line made in Asia that does not compete at all with their top level stuff made in Sweden.

Spyerx

Having a bit of 718 gt4 seat time, not sure the R&T is better than the factory dampers. I'd try a slightly heavier spring rate and leave the shocks in soft mode. Stiff is under damped for me.
The TTX however... good stuff, just be prepared for $ and a lot of time dialing them in. I've had R&T and TTX on my 997RS. Currently have TTX for several years.

85Gold

I hated them on my FRS but happy with them on my 2010 CS TT car.

Peter

TRZ06

I agree with both of the above statements. I had them on my F80 M3 and they did some things great, other things not so much. They handled the large dips and mid-corner upsets with the utmost control and poise, HOWEVER not sure if it was the springs or the valving, but they were harsh on large bumps and at times felt disconnected to the rest of the chassis when dealing with road imperfections. It was to the point that some larger bumps on the freeway would launch me into the headliner and set off the traction control system.

I have never had their TTX line, but I now have the MCS 2-ways on my GT4 and I think those are probably a similar caliber as their TTX line and the MCS are better than the R/T. The R/T line is an entry level coil-over with the Ohlin branding behind it.

Trj

Got it thanks for the feedback.

Trj

My car has been handling great and I am no where near the limit on the stock set up yet. I guess I will just keep driving it stock.

dnimi123

OP, you may want to slowly start changing some bits and pieces and playing with alignment if you havent already. After that there really isnt any choice except to swap out the PAMS/OEM Dampers for coilovers. As for 'the limit' Ive heard that argument for not making improvements to the car but rather investing in your driving skills. While I think its true that drivers should feel the car as it was engineered by the Factory... I think you can do both improve your skills AND update the mechanics of the car simultaneously.

NiteCrawlr

I have a set of Ohlins RT with custom valving and dyno’d for a more track oriented setup but still street friendly. Stiffer springs (80/100) than an off the shelf package as well. My car is a GTS though and also has RSS LCAs and toe links with a moderately agressive alignment (-2.6/-2.2). Love the car on the street and track. Much more agile and balanced and just plain fun especially in the corners. It can be jarring over potholes and major road imperfections though.

I’m sure the MCS 2 ways are one step above. They are about twice as expensive as the RT but probably a bit cheaper than Ohlins TTX.

I think you would be better off putting the same amount of money into toe link, stiffer springs, and whatever else is needed for a more agressive alignment in your GT4 before upgrading the dampers. I’m sure you will notice an impressive change in spirited and track driving.