Vishnu Olins "Gerrard" Spec setup
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We got what we wanted and we just became an Ohlins dealer. However, Ohlins is out of stock for another 2-3 weeks. At which time they are hoping to lower prices a bit more due to some changes in their supply chains. So everyone (not just us) is on hold now. It would be easy to post up pricing info now but I think it would only be valid for another 2-3 weeks.
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Does this setup work just as well with EVOs with the front LSD? I don't know much about suspension setups but I have talked to a couple different tuner shops and have heard from one local shop that they recommend going softer in the rear for front LSD cars.
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Originally Posted by leif
its fine dont worry.
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Originally Posted by EVOtook
Does this setup work just as well with EVOs with the front LSD? I don't know much about suspension setups but I have talked to a couple different tuner shops and have heard from one local shop that they recommend going softer in the rear for front LSD cars.
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Originally Posted by chmodlf
This is a very good question and should not be dismissed. There should be a difference for LSD and non LSD setups. You all may dissagree but...
If you put a complete package on we can supply you with all the information needed and take every bit of the guesswork out on your part. I think the results can speak for themselves (OLA, Supertuner, American Touge II..all cars with front LSDs BTW)
IMO one of the reasons people try to sell you the lower rear spring rates is so they can also sell you a rear sway bar.
Edit: the better you cars suspension works the LESS you need LSDs because they will not be as necessary. Why you ask? because the inside tires are not as unloaded (which is what creates the need for the LSD in the first place). Don't get me wrong I love em' but with a good handling car they are not going to make as big a difference as a car with stock levels of roll.
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Originally Posted by chronohunter
IMO one of the reasons people try to sell you the lower rear spring rates is so they can also sell you a rear sway bar.
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Originally Posted by QAT-R
So can we get a ball park?
Last edited by Smogrunner; Feb 11, 2006 at 12:23 PM.
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I don't need a long explaination.......I live in the heart of salt and snow country MN....sometimes you can't even tell my car is red...I am considering the Ohlins set up and the Bilstein set up...how hard is it going to be on the Ohlins setup vs Bilstein setup?
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The Ohlins seem to be lasting well on Paul's car out here in CO.
They have been tested on our crappy roads and this includes the wonderful Mag-Chloride they use in Boulder instead of salt which is even more of a catalyst for rust.
BTW -- His car is generally a flat brown color and not silver (unless it rains)
They have been tested on our crappy roads and this includes the wonderful Mag-Chloride they use in Boulder instead of salt which is even more of a catalyst for rust.
BTW -- His car is generally a flat brown color and not silver (unless it rains)
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Originally Posted by Smogrunner
Just a guess, but I'll bet the struts with custom valving, custom springs, camber plates for front, mounts for the rear, and bushings will end up costing around $3400.