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Old 11 July 2001, 02:29 PM
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Tim,

of course it all depends what kind of driving you´re going to do. I´m far from being any expert in this field but I have some friends that are using Leda B and they´re all resonably happy with ´em.
As for the Öhlins, I assume you are aiming for the "road-version" and not the real rally-shocks?? Correct me if I´m wrong, of course! My assumption is purely based on the price-difference between the "real" rally-shocks from Öhlins and the Leda.
IF money isn´t an issue then of course you should buy the rally-shocks from Öhlins. Completely adjustable and VERY nice quality.

Maybe this won´t help you so much but I´d go for the Öhlins.

Have you checked Öhlins homepage?
www.ohlins.se
or go straight to the section that you want:
http://www.ohlins.se/content_car_ral...tm#application
for the rally-shocks and:
http://www.ohlins.se/content_news_1_06_12.shtml
for news on the "road-version"

Regards,
Perra

[Edited by Perra - 11/7/2001 2:33:27 PM]
Old 31 October 2001, 11:46 AM
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which is better? and what is the best springs to go with the ohins shockers?
Old 31 October 2001, 11:59 AM
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Old 31 October 2001, 04:31 PM
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mike,

enlighten me with the prodrive suspension package. fyi, i've got a p1.
Old 31 October 2001, 05:47 PM
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Have you not considered DMS?
Old 02 November 2001, 01:51 AM
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TEIN and CUSCO
Old 02 November 2001, 02:35 PM
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what's with tein and cusco?

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Old 05 November 2001, 05:44 PM
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I would stay away from any Japanese coilovers, if I were you. They tend to fancy unreasonably stiff spring rates. Not bad for the glass smooth streets of Japan, but not good for the roads in the "real" world. That is unless you can specify the spring rates that you want. Build quality is fantastic on the Cusco setups.

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Old 08 November 2001, 12:55 PM
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great reply, perra. i've checked out the site. thanks.
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Or
http://www.reigersuspension.com/ENG/index.html

Regards, Jan-egbert.

[Edited by TTZZ - 11/16/2001 8:34:51 PM]
Old 20 November 2001, 06:18 AM
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While we're onto this topic I was over at a rally-parts shop this weekend and had an informational talk about Öhlins shock absorbers. There seems to be just as many variants of shocks as there are cars. Not because they make them for all cars but because there are such a number of variations. The most expensive they had in stock was 2-way adjustables for a mitsubishi. Those were HUGE. I guess the damper shaft must have been about 2" in diameter. With external reservoirs. Cost: £4960... Just wonder how much the 4-way adjustables will cost...

But the good thing is that they made shocks to order. Tell them your price and they make what will fit your budget. From £1500 and upwards. I guess this is one of the places where "The sky's the limit will fit". Both performance and money.

The dampers looked very impressive.
Old 20 November 2001, 11:42 AM
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The shaft is not 2" in diameter. This is the external guidance to make the damper far more stiff against bending. The actual damper is inside. And yes this construction is superior to the conventional one but also far more expensive. The only thing you have got to watch is that the chrome tube does not get damaged otherwise they will start to leak. For competition purpose this is not such a problem, but very annoying for normal use.
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