Ohlins Coilover Setup

[OptionZero]

It’s annoying, but I’ve been patient and haven’t really pushed the issue. Ive got a health issue and cant even wash my car right now, much less work on it. Open abdominal surgery, and I may be focusing on car upgrades to cope. Whatever works I guess. Sched for 6/19, but prob won’t e back into wrenching shape until mid-Aug maybe.

And posting my situation here FYI. Although I have no experience with the parts, I don’t think anyone should avoid them, as theyre held in high regard in the FD, Miata an S2K community. I’d just hold them to a timeline before you buy. Not sure if they ever messed with coils on a 370, but the Z is new to them. Not trying to make excuses, still at this point trying to give them the benefit of the doubt.

if you have a good feeling for whoever you talk to maybe ask for a discount

esp since you are likely the first RZ34 with air cups

Its sort promotional work for them if you end up posting about them whenever you get them

also curious if the delay is parts from Ohlins (usa branch in north carolina) or Sakebombs build side

 

[Imperial]

Man... That's too long for just suspensions... Did they explain why there was extra waiting? I saw z1 has their ohlins on the shelf, you can check it out if you are tired of waiting. I'm still watching around the options, and ngl, I'm really not sure if I should go to Sakebomb based on what I've seen from your story.
Here's the link: https://www.z1motorsports.com/coilo...san-dfv-road-and-track-coilovers-p-84421.html

That's the EDM kit. Glad to see they finally brought it over stateside.

 

[Imperial]

That spring rate must be error. No way it would be that high. That seems twice as stiff as it needs to be.

They may have copied the spring free length instead of the spring rate by mistake, but it looks like they state the same thing in the installation manual itself.

 

[RSS]

Well my Ohlins were ordered this week with air cups upfront from Sakebomb. Honestly I am only in it for an Orange SakeBomb sticker for aft side windows.

According to them they were building another set for another customer also. Wonder who that is?

 

[FSUZ33]

Nice!!!
Heath mentioned “another guy from the forum was interested” on our call last week when I decided to go true rear.

Assume you know, but cups are preorder (July, I think). Asked them to ship the coils without cups and I’d add the cups myself. Need to work out the rest of the parts for those anyway. They’re currently working with Viair on a package(s) With compressor, etc…

 

[RSS]

Well July stinks, but I guess it is what it is. Not wanting to install then pull them to add cups and re-adjust everything. I will be waiting or just go without I guess.

 

[Nice boat]

Ordered 3/27 arrived 5/6.
JDM ohlins

 

[Imperial]

Ordered 3/27 arrived 5/6.
JDM ohlins

Would love to hear what settings you end up with.

 

[Nice boat]

Would love to hear what settings you end up with.

I just went with the suggested settings from ohlins. The ride height is perfect imo.
Also installed SPL FUCAs, z1 rear camber arms, and te37 19x10.5 +22, 19x11 +18

 

[OptionZero]

Ample clearance

 

[Imperial]

Here's my alignment. I requested middle of factory specified ranges.

 

[FSUZ33]

Ample clearance

2-3 fingers width
or 1 thumb, if you're @Tranzor Z

Setup finally shipped from Sakebomb. Should arrive Tuesday (cups come later). Unfortunately it will be a bit until I can install it (Aug?...idk). Still need to get rear toe and traction arms (SPL). Thanks to your 60mm vs 65mm spring perch comments on the SPL buckets I hadn't grabbed those yet. Good thing, since I switched to true rear on the fly.

 

[OptionZero]

Do you know which shop is installing it for you?

Even if you aren't ready to install, talk to them about how you're going to set up your switches. I don't know whether you have any blank slots in the center console, but thats the obvious place if its free

Otherwise, pick a spot, figure out whether you want buttons, switches whatever. The center console is convenient because it doesn't require cutting anything up, there's an OEM switch you can use.

 

[OptionZero]

Here's my alignment. I requested middle of factory specified ranges.

wait, why so little front camber? Thats the Z's weakness, front grip

 

[Murix]

was wondering the same thing. Also the big gap between front and rear camber. Really you want it within .5 of each other. I would have expected at least -1.5 from a lowered Z.

I am running -1.1 Front and -1.9 rear on stock suspension because that is all I could get from the front without adjustable camber arms