FAO - suspension experts

[Ben j]

ok we're trying to figure out how to soften my coilovers up that came on my car. the front have been figured out but the back has a different set up. here's some picture's of the back. bottom and top. anyone know what does what. presuming the top does rebound? but the bottom set up, never seen before? any help please?

top-

and bottom -

 

[Gary G]

Yeah looks like the top is rebound adjustment mate. Not sure on the bottom part, perhaps bump adjustment? Have you tried turning it?

The only problem with the Ohlins damper is that they are monotube design (shim stack) and the valving determines the damper characteristics. Wont be able to soften them up a whole lot mate as they are probably valved for a nice smooth track.

 

[run115]

Yes mate as gary said, i think its bump adjustment, have a play and see what happens. Why do you want to soften the adjustment, is it really that hard that you cant live with it, cos if i was you i would leave them as they are.

Vince

 

[Fred@BTM]

i guess LEDA is better than Ohlins too??

 

[run115]

Mmmmm^^^^^dont think so mate, LOL

Vince

 

[Ben j]

Yes mate as gary said, i think its bump adjustment, have a play and see what happens. Why do you want to soften the adjustment, is it really that hard that you cant live with it, cos if i was you i would leave them as they are.

Vince

yes its damn hard!

c'mon knowledgable fred.. wats you input?

 

[Fred@BTM]

i have no idea, spin the bits and see what happens? a bit of trial and error never hurts

 

[Ben j]

yea thats what i gonna do, just thought it'd be worth askin before hand!

 

[Gary G]

i guess LEDA is better than Ohlins too??

On the road yes :rasp: haha. If Ben was running leda's then he would be able to set them to exactly how he wants...the range of adjustment is massive and this is due to the twin tube design (technology haha).

If the Ohlins shim stack was valved for the road the they would perform better than the leda's but they would be a compromise. Simple fact is monotube dampers have a very limited range of adjustment....the valving is determined by the shim stack. Need i educate you any more freddie boy? I thought they taught you this in college, or are you still learning about welding? :rasp: lol

 

[Fred@BTM]

how do you know what the shim stack setup is? you been on the phone to ohlins or something?

i guess H&R are crap as well then? (monotube incase you didn't know )

 

[Gary G]

H&R's are good mate, they have carried out extensive testing to get the shim stack valving correct for fast road/light track work. I would buy a set any day of the week.

Anyways, we have gone a little off topic now...I think you will agree that the problem with the ohlins is that you wont know what the shim stack is valved for unless you have the spec from the original owner or perhaps send them back to ohlins. I was just saying chances are they are valved for the track not shitty UK roads

Let us know how you get on Ben

 

[Ben j]

hiya, thanks for ya help. we gonna turn em down tomorrow and see how they feel. did the front. tried them today , feels a lot nicer. i still have teeth. lol