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Old 08-26-2017, 10:28 AM
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a benefit of Ohlins is the height adjustment doesn't involve changing the spring preload, ie helper or tender springs are not required and always have full travel regardless of chassis height
Old 08-26-2017, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 993GT
a benefit of Ohlins is the height adjustment doesn't involve changing the spring preload, ie helper or tender springs are not required and always have full travel regardless of chassis height

Pre-load should never change just by doing a height adjustment. On any coilover. The helpers in coils don't help/hinder travel either. They're main goal is to just keep everything taut when the suspension is unloaded. How have the coils held up over 30k?
Old 08-27-2017, 05:56 PM
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Can the Ohlins maintain stock height on a 996tt? As much as I hate the look it will never get in my driveway otherwise. It scrapes at both ends. Thx
Old 08-27-2017, 06:07 PM
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preload changes(or doesn't exist) on any coilover where the spring is not in tension when in full droop, a suspension with tender/helpers/no-preload will have less available travel than a coilover with preloaded linear spring/height adjustment cups/sleeves... helpers/tenders change the ride/handling charcteristics vs a linear setup, one not necessarily being better or worse than the other...
They've been good but are overdue for the desired service interval, Ohlins recommends 20k IIRC...
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might be able to get close to stock height, the baseline setting is not 'slammed'
Old 08-27-2017, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
I think both drop the car almost and inch right off the bat and the Ohlins can go at least another inch lower from there. That isn't enough?
Pss10's have a limit till they hit the bump stops. I'm at about the limit and would like To go lower personally.
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Old 08-27-2017, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by soon2be993TT
Pss10's have a limit till they hit the bump stops. I'm at about the limit and would like To go lower personally.
How much lower than stock North America ride height are you now?
Old 08-27-2017, 10:11 PM
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Not sure as I haven't measured specific heights comparison as the pss10's were on the car when I got it.

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Old 08-28-2017, 10:59 AM
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Ohlins can go lower than that. How much lower I am not sure.
Old 08-28-2017, 11:51 AM
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This is my car on Ohlins! Far from lowest setting, and this is IMO the best setting performance wise, looks and that I'll be able to drive the damn thing. Sure, some roads make it a challenge but it's doable and no scrapping...touch wood...

Not sure why someone would need lower than this/GT2 height.
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
Ohlins can go lower than that. How much lower I am not sure.
The PSS10's aren't maxed out in that pic, are they?

I'm on PSS10's and my car looks lower than that. I've been very happy with them, but they were on the car when I got it, and I have no basis for comparison.
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Originally Posted by manimal
The PSS10's aren't maxed out in that pic, are they?......
He says they are. But I'm with you, they do not look maxed out low to me either.
Old 08-29-2017, 12:18 PM
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No way - I personally like the Bilsteins - have had good service from mine - easily rebuilt
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Old 10-17-2017, 09:56 PM
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What about the KW's? More but worth it? My TT is basically a daily driver. Bought it with Tech Art Springs. Looking for a better ride but with excellent handling.

I talked to bbi autosport about getting these:
KW Clubsport 2-Way Coilover Kit - Porsche 911 (996)
Part #: 35271803
Front Lowering: 0.6" to 1.4"
Your Price: $4,895.99

http://www.kwsuspensions.com/product...-35271803.html

They also suggested - "To properly set up the car, you will need adjustable sway bar end links at the very least: Tarrett Front and Rear Adjustable Sway Bar End Links"

Saw the same set up in a SpeedHunter's article.
Old 10-18-2017, 03:06 AM
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I have KW V3's in my Boxster, Ohlins R&T in GT2... very different ideology vs Ohlins...
IMO, KW's are more 'traditional' in their damping characteristics, ie if you had Bilstein Sport shocks way back when (when they built a quality product) it'll be a familiar feeling...the Ohlins deal with damping at a finer level and isolate the small kickbacks/higher compliance
Both are extremely competent, in basic terms- the Ohlins will shock you at the massive speeds carried over all terrain, the KW's give a more kart-like feel


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