gray911

I am bit by the mod bug and plan to install coilovers on my 997.2. I originally plan on getting the Bilstein PSS9 since my car has no PASM but I saw that Ohlins has released a new coilover system for the 997. Attached is the PDF. Can anyone see and give their thoughts regarding their DFV system. Thanks.

Vic

mdrums

Cost?

Ohlins makes top notch stuff....higher end in coil overs for the more track orientated products. Also check out KW, Moton, AST and JRZ. Usually the KW is less in labor as they come preassembled ready to go from what I'm told. If you have money to burn look at Penske and Exe-tc Suspension http://www.exe-tc.co.uk/porsche-suspension

gray911

I saw a vendor website (GMP Performance) selling it for $3200.

porka

anyone else running ohlins on their 997? is there not a tender spring with this strut?

alexb76

Ohlins make some of the best suspension components and coil-overs. I had them on my Audi S4 and they were absolutely amazing, with both incredible level of adjustability in both height and shock settings and way better than Bilstein solutions, but twice the cost.

My problem with ALL aftermarket solutions were that you can almost never dial-it in perfectly to get a good performance on track, while keeping it comfortable for street. So, if it's a primarily track car, then it makes sense, otherwise, maybe not.

porka

does this kit combine compression and rebound in one adjustment?

mdrums

yes

rijowysock

love ohlins, i wouldn't say the lack of pasm is a big deal...

wonder if they do an AWD fitment (diff angle front shock)

englebert

Any more feedback on this kit? I'm seriously thinking about it, but it is a shame the 4WD version is quite a bit more expensive.

pstockley

For a street/track car I would check out the DSC Sport / Tractive suspension that is being introduced by TCP racing. This is a more sophisticated PASM type suspension and can be added to non-PASM cars. See link below:

http://www.marketwired.com/press-rel...is-1974938.htm

dokeeffe

I recently purchased a 997.2 C2S for my daily and it is equipped with PASM. I love the car. That being said, I would like to improve the suspension compliance and reduce the floaty feeling at speed. I cannot reduce the ride height due to my drive way approach angle. Are Ohlins R&Ts viable candidates for a daily street car? I am open to suggestions. Thanks

Terry T.

Move.

dokeeffe

Ha Ha that might happen soon. Is it generally thought that lowering springs e.g. Techart will be helpful?

kisik

Ohlins R&Ts are wonderful tool for specific problems. If your car doesn't see a track but just regular roads you wouldn't be using them a even remote potential. Try to perfect a driver and not assume the car is a weak point. May be you can try DSC box for your PASM which less then half cost. Some car's imperfections could be rectified by driver's input and smoothness. Your call and your money.

robgts

Hello,
I have a 997GTS and run a full Elephant racing suspension setup (control arms, links, etc) with Bilstein (Porsche OEM) B16 coil overs. I had my car weighed on each corner and sent the data into Bilstein along with my driving intention (80% track 20% road). The spring rates and valves were set based on this information. The shocks include a helper spring which is important for track use. These shocks connect directly to my PASM system. I have three modes of dampening: regular, sport, sport-plus. Sport plus is pretty aggressive but with the car in "regular" mode, no sport or sport plus, it is compliant on the roads. I do not have any rubber bushings in my suspension do the feedback is amazing. I have been running these for two years and the track times have been very good. I can also adjust up to 4.5 degrees of camber and toe.