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YOUR RESEARCHOhlins, KW or Bilstein coilover 996 turbo
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Fill monotube height adjustable coilovers)
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I ran Bilstein B14 (inverted gas filled monotube height adjustable coilovers) on my R53 Cooper S for many years, until a slight knock developed in the right front.
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I ran Bilstein B14 (inverted gas filled monotube height adjustable coilovers) on my R53 Cooper S for many years, until a slight knock developed in the right front.
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Latest 911 & PW has the conclusion of a long running article on one of the writer's cars, a 996 C2.
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If I wasn't running Bilstein Damptronics (PASM) with the TPC Racing module on my 9972 I wouldn't hesitate for a moment.
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They're a fine coilover, but very firm, and very much a track-oriented ride, even with smaller 16" lightweight rims and non run flat tyres.
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I ran Bilstein B14 (inverted gas filled monotube height adjustable coilovers) on my R53 Cooper S for many years, until a slight knock developed in the right front.
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I ran Bilstein B14 (inverted gas filled monotube height adjustable coilovers) on my R53 Cooper S for many years, until a slight knock developed in the right front.
Test external corrosion, and are the original one's so due
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That rules those out then, As my car is only occasional track or road use, just that the shock absorbers where noted at the last test for external corrosion, and are the original one's so due for renewal.
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That rules those out then, As my car is only occasional track or road use, just that the shock absorbers where noted at the last test for external corrosion, and are the original one's so due for renewal.
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Latest 911 & PW has the conclusion of a long running article on one of the writer's cars, a 996 C2.
Went with Ohlins in the end. It's a good read. :thumbs:
Ohlins are a whole different product. I have them on my turbo after researching the above. They are an amazing product. Not at all crashy on B roads yet when you lean on them they really stiffen up, amazing tech.
My girlfriend now prefers to be a passenger in the 911 rather than the Volvo since the Porsche got Ohlins- better ride, much less roll and pitch (close to none at all).
I ran Bilstein B14 (inverted gas filled monotube height adjustable coilovers) on my R53 Cooper S for many years, until a slight knock developed in the right front. They're a fine coilover, but very firm, and very much a track-oriented ride, even with smaller 16" lightweight rims and non run flat tyres. I finally replaced them with à–hlins R&T and couldn't be happier, really progressive, great quality damping, and excellent body control. And quite a lot lighter than the B14s to my surprise, as they're aluminium. Thoroughly recommended, and with good ride quality thrown in.
If I wasn't running Bilstein Damptronics (PASM) with the TPC Racing module on my 9972 I wouldn't hesitate for a moment. :grin:
If I was buying new then 100% I'd be going for Ohlins.
Luckily for me my mate Craig has just bought some Ohlins as he's run out of things to buy for his car so is starting again on it.
I'm getting his rebuilt KWV3s which are pretty damn good anyway.
Not all coilovers are crashy. The KWs are brilliant. I wouldn't fit them if they were too hard.
Definitely Ohlins though if buying new. They're actually cheaper for the Turbo than the Carreras too.
There is another option: Exe-TCs.
I managed to source some second-hand for just a little over Ohlins money and they're even better. Extremely compliant, but mega-controlled; total voodoo.
Particularly helpful that I'm only a few miles from Exe-TC HQ; the guys are super friendly and helpful.
Keep your eyes on the classifieds!
Thanks everyone,
the Exe-Tc are very nice and even come with the new top mount/bearing front and rear, but I cannot find a price anywhere? I may give them a call.
No one has mentioned Bilstein coilovers? Is there a reason?
Not certain, but Exe-TC new are around £5K, sorry to say.
They used to be £8K until about 2 years ago......
Their WRC stuff is £40K.....but those teams can afford that.
Wow😳
That rules those out then, As my car is only occasional track or road use, just that the shock absorbers where noted at the last test for external corrosion, and are the original one's so due for renewal.
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