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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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I'm thinking to change my suspension set up to Ohlins DFV or KW V3.
I'm using Ohlins on my miata so I know forsure ohlins are great but price for ohlins are way more than KW V3.
I test drove S2k with KW V3 but I haven't had chance to test drive one with ohlins.
I know there is one S2000 owner who has ohlins set up on his car but I forgot who it was.
I would like to know some specs on Ohlins.
Only thing that I know about Ohlins set for S2000 is spring rates.
I need some information please.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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What is the car used for?
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Fastfour,Apr 23 2010, 10:50 PM
What is the car used for?
Normal drive to track.
Basically Not to agressive but when I wanted it can be agressive enough.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:03 AM
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moton or go home..
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by UpsFella,Apr 25 2010, 12:03 AM
moton or go home..
Have you ever used Moton?
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by UpsFella,Apr 25 2010, 01:03 AM
moton or go home..
I think it's kind of silly to put $5000 shocks on a street car. Many road racing and autocross national championships have been won on shocks less capable than Motons, so why do you think you need them to drive to the grocery store?
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Dude, have you ever driven a car riding on Motons to the grocery store? It's awesome! Totally worth it
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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It's kind of silly to buy $2,000 shocks for a car that "might" do a couple lapping days.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Any information on coilovers beside your opinions?
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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The information on both sets you've listed is that they are overkill for what it sounds like you'll be using your car for. You are certainly able to purchase what you'd like and sounds to me that your needs could be met with something significantly cheaper.
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