Coilover Kit

Krypptic · 03-25-2020, 04:31 PM

I want to buy the ohlins road and track kit and I’m not clear what I will need beyond what’s included in the kit.

I see a lot of people opt for camber plates, adjustable toe links etc.

But what is actually needed?

Ervin87 · 03-25-2020, 04:39 PM

They are a bolt-on kit, meaning you don't need anything additional. If you start changing wheels and tires, or go too low, then you may need camber plates and other parts like different front springs, spacers, links.

kevin @ eas · 03-25-2020, 04:42 PM

The Ohlins are designed to re use the stock top hats but camber plates can be added. Other than that nothing else is needed.

I went with the Ground Control plates on mine.

Krypptic · 03-25-2020, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin @ eas

The Ohlins are designed to re use the stock top hats but camber plates can be added. Other than that nothing else is needed.

I went with the Ground Control plates on mine.

Please pm a price with camber plates to 33021.

kevin @ eas · 03-25-2020, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Krypptic

Please pm a price with camber plates to 33021.

PM coming your way

slicer · 03-26-2020, 12:59 PM

Agree with all of the above. Ground control camber plates pair nicely with the Öhlins kit. They include mounting hardware for the rear upper mounts to accomadate with EDC and non-EDC cars. Another nice addition to make alignment easier is to add toe arms in the rear as well as camber shims. The factory parts use an eccentric bolt which is a little clumsy. Switching to adjustable arms improves upon this.

aus · 03-30-2020, 10:01 PM

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Agree with all of the above. Ground control camber plates pair nicely with the Öhlins kit. They include mounting hardware for the rear upper mounts to accomadate with EDC and non-EDC cars. Another nice addition to make alignment easier is to add toe arms in the rear as well as camber shims. The factory parts use an eccentric bolt which is a little clumsy. Switching to adjustable arms improves upon this.

Can you link some arms and camber shims you like?
Thanks!
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slicer · 03-30-2020, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

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Originally Posted by slicer

Agree with all of the above. Ground control camber plates pair nicely with the Öhlins kit. They include mounting hardware for the rear upper mounts to accomadate with EDC and non-EDC cars. Another nice addition to make alignment easier is to add toe arms in the rear as well as camber shims. The factory parts use an eccentric bolt which is a little clumsy. Switching to adjustable arms improves upon this.

Can you link some arms and camber shims you like?
Thanks!
.

Some pics of Ground Control Toe Arms and camber plates I have laying around here

aus · 03-31-2020, 12:24 AM

Thanks!
Is there any extra noise or vibration with the toe arms?
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Redd · 03-31-2020, 12:54 AM

My Dinan rear toe links don't make noise.

If you're concerned about noise/comfort, you might want to reconsider front camber plates. They do add harshness to the ride.

slicer · 04-09-2020, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by aus

Thanks!
Is there any extra noise or vibration with the toe arms?
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I have never detected any.

nycplumber · 04-10-2020, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Redd

My Dinan rear toe links don't make noise.

If you're concerned about noise/comfort, you might want to reconsider front camber plates. They do add harshness to the ride.

Why would they add harshness to the ride?

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Ervin87 Captain 558 Rep 615 Posts Drives: E92 M3 \| B5 S4 \| E30 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (5)	They are a bolt-on kit, meaning you don't need anything additional. If you start changing wheels and tires, or go too low, then you may need camber plates and other parts like different front springs, spacers, links.
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kevin @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2907 Rep 21,708 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (22)	The Ohlins are designed to re use the stock top hats but camber plates can be added. Other than that nothing else is needed. I went with the Ground Control plates on mine. __________________ Kevin S. \| european auto source (eas) email: kevin@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x31 GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Thanks! Is there any extra noise or vibration with the toe arms? . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Redd Brigadier General 3897 Rep 4,160 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	My Dinan rear toe links don't make noise. If you're concerned about noise/comfort, you might want to reconsider front camber plates. They do add harshness to the ride.
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