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Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- California
Hope everyone is coping well with the damned COVID19. Figure I throw up some Ohlins pix of anyone is interested in going this route. It is pricey at about $3k for the DCC cancellers and coilovers (you'll save $400 if you're without DCC). However, it's really easy to tell why they cost so much, but not just for the name, but for the quality and the ability to rebuild them. Mounts are solid, dampening adjustment "clicks" are well defined, machining is top notch...
For now, I've just assembled them, but yet to install them (waiting on springs). Just to note, the Golf R has 80N/mm in the rear, but the GTI has both 70N/mm front AND rear. I'll follow up with a review once EiBach comes back online again after this COVID mess.
Enjoy pix for now
Update 3/31/2020: Installed and rolling. Suspension feels like stock but with a lot more compliance, much better turn in and exit feel and confidence inspiring. I'm set to 12 click front and rear. The car feels more planted over wavy roads whereas before I wouldn't even feel them on stock suspension. They do feel a tad stiffer, though, using them as daily is NO problem for me (wife and dog didn't even notice them). On/off ramp deaccleration/accleration adds much more comfort and confidence inspiring.
Should you get 'em? Yes. Are they worth it over brand X or Y because they're half the cost? Yes. Save up for them. Do it once and get it done with. Are they a coilover to make your car look cool? No. They don't drop the car enough to tuck in the wheels, and for good reason... I guess with that said, if you're looking to slam your car (and mess up your roll center which inevitably increases your body roll) then these aren't for you.
For now, I've just assembled them, but yet to install them (waiting on springs). Just to note, the Golf R has 80N/mm in the rear, but the GTI has both 70N/mm front AND rear. I'll follow up with a review once EiBach comes back online again after this COVID mess.
Enjoy pix for now
Update 3/31/2020: Installed and rolling. Suspension feels like stock but with a lot more compliance, much better turn in and exit feel and confidence inspiring. I'm set to 12 click front and rear. The car feels more planted over wavy roads whereas before I wouldn't even feel them on stock suspension. They do feel a tad stiffer, though, using them as daily is NO problem for me (wife and dog didn't even notice them). On/off ramp deaccleration/accleration adds much more comfort and confidence inspiring.
Should you get 'em? Yes. Are they worth it over brand X or Y because they're half the cost? Yes. Save up for them. Do it once and get it done with. Are they a coilover to make your car look cool? No. They don't drop the car enough to tuck in the wheels, and for good reason... I guess with that said, if you're looking to slam your car (and mess up your roll center which inevitably increases your body roll) then these aren't for you.
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