REVIEW: Öhlins Road & Track coilover / Alpina_B3_Lux

robc1976 · 09-12-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autosport

Depends who you talk to, some will count the number of clicks in and other count the number of clicks out.

I am thinking right in the middle for front and a but harder in rear...but I do have stiffer upgraded springs do I guess I will take that into count to.

Harold, appreciate the unbelievable service I have recieved in getting these. You must have answered 100 emails lol! Will get a review up for you.

robc1976 · 09-12-2013, 02:38 PM

Guys, do these settle just like any other coilover our ate these different...my BC BR settled a good 1/4".

HP Autosport · 09-12-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

I am thinking right in the middle for front and a but harder in rear...but I do have stiffer upgraded springs do I guess I will take that into count to.

Harold, appreciate the unbelievable service I have recieved in getting these. You must have answered 100 emails lol! Will get a review up for you.

Actually, I counted more than 100...some were in the middle of the night...I thought I was the only one not sleeping!

You are going to love the Ohlins. 15-20 clicks from full soft would be a very sporty street to light track day damper settings.

Alpina_B3_Lux · 09-12-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

Guys, do these settle just like any other coilover our ate these different...my BC BR settled a good 1/4".

They also settle a bit. Had to adjust the height after a few days again.

Alpina_B3_Lux

robc1976 · 09-13-2013, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autosport

Actually, I counted more than 100...some were in the middle of the night...I thought I was the only one not sleeping!

You are going to love the Ohlins. 15-20 clicks from full soft would be a very sporty street to light track day damper settings.

It was borderline excessive!

robc1976 · 09-13-2013, 01:50 AM

99.9% sure the Ohlins replaces the OEM washer, in the instructions it shows the OEM washer but not the Ohlins washer which makes me think they upgraded it but not the instructions.

Can someone confirm?

robc1976 · 09-13-2013, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpina_B3_Lux

They also settle a bit. Had to adjust the height after a few days again.

Alpina_B3_Lux

Thanks for the info and review!

HP Autosport · 10-03-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

99.9% sure the Ohlins replaces the OEM washer, in the instructions it shows the OEM washer but not the Ohlins washer which makes me think they upgraded it but not the instructions.

Can someone confirm?

It has been confirmed that the Ohlins washer replaces the OE one.

Although there is no negative effect if you use the OE one over the Ohlins. Okay...perhaps a very slight reduction in compression travel!

Alpina_B3_Lux · 10-30-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CALWATERBOY

It is odd that Ground Control Street/School does not include new toe arms, as stock 335i toe arms don't fit M3 camber arms, supplied. Megan toe arms - prefer their elastomer joints same as M3. Had Heim joints. As many have found, they wear quickly.

If you install M3 camber arms, a simple affair, you may need diff shocks too. So, yes, a significant expense. Superb. Also, most shock mfg's will make units to your spec - a fit for M3 camber arms shouldn't be an issue!

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I assume that the correct Megan Racing toe arms should be these here: Megan Racing Rear Toe Arms - can someone confirm that?

A joint on one of the Rogue Engineering toe arms is already shot and I'd like to replace both of them with something that lasts longer (i.e. more than just 8.000 km).

Alpina_B3_Lux

cvc 22349a · 10-30-2013, 10:23 AM

Yes those are the best option aside from pressing firmer bushings (Meyle or BMW Motorsport) into your OEM toe arms. The spherical bearings in the RE/HPA toe arms are shit and wear quickly; mine had play within 3 months

ashmostro · 10-30-2013, 10:57 AM

Yep, I'm running all three pairs of megan arms in the rear instead of the M3 upper bits and there is zero NVH, or play. Love them.

Alpina_B3_Lux · 10-31-2013, 05:02 AM

Thanks guys for your input, that is very helpful. I'll order these toe arms ASAP.

Alpina_B3_Lux

frank35 · 06-09-2014, 02:37 PM

All good in their choice Megan Racing? I think I'm going to buy some soon.

ashmostro · 06-09-2014, 09:35 PM

All good

Alpina_B3_Lux · 07-07-2014, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by frank35

All good in their choice Megan Racing? I think I'm going to buy some soon.

I have a kit left as I sold my 335i. Let me know if you're interested.

robc1976 · 07-07-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

Yes those are the best option aside from pressing firmer bushings (Meyle or BMW Motorsport) into your OEM toe arms. The spherical bearings in the RE/HPA toe arms are shit and wear quickly; mine had play within 3 months

Wait, your HPA toe arms bushings where shot in 3 months? That is not what I wanted to here! Is there a better option because I can NOT run anything but adjustable.

Blaster400 · 07-07-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

Wait, your HPA toe arms bushings where shot in 3 months? That is not what I wanted to here! Is there a better option because I can NOT run anything but adjustable.

Go with Megan Racing rear toe arms.

robc1976 · 07-07-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaster400

Go with Megan Racing rear toe arms.

I will get new ones, just installed upper links, guide rods and rest sway-bar. I like that Megan toe-arms are blue.

robc1976 · 07-07-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaster400

Go with Megan Racing rear toe arms.

You have a link?

Blaster400 · 07-07-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

You have a link?

http://www.meganracing.com/product_d...d=891&catid=93

Blaster400 · 07-07-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

I like that Megan toe-arms are blue.

Yes they are blue to match your car.

135Pats · 07-07-2014, 03:10 PM

Of course Megan makes cool blue ones for E9x

Pink ones for E8x.....FTL

09-12-2013, 02:38 PM	#90
robc1976 DIYER 614 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Guys, do these settle just like any other coilover our ate these different...my BC BR settled a good 1/4". __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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09-13-2013, 01:50 AM	#94
robc1976 DIYER 614 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	99.9% sure the Ohlins replaces the OEM washer, in the instructions it shows the OEM washer but not the Ohlins washer which makes me think they upgraded it but not the instructions. Can someone confirm? Attached Images __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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10-30-2013, 10:23 AM	#98
cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	Yes those are the best option aside from pressing firmer bushings (Meyle or BMW Motorsport) into your OEM toe arms. The spherical bearings in the RE/HPA toe arms are shit and wear quickly; mine had play within 3 months __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Yep, I'm running all three pairs of megan arms in the rear instead of the M3 upper bits and there is zero NVH, or play. Love them.
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10-31-2013, 05:02 AM	#100
Alpina_B3_Lux Colonel 263 Rep 2,564 Posts Drives: Audi R8 LMX, BMW M550i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [8.90]	Thanks guys for your input, that is very helpful. I'll order these toe arms ASAP. Alpina_B3_Lux __________________ Audi R8 LMX, BMW M550i xDrive (G30 LCI); gone: Alpina B3 3,3 (E46), BMW 335i, Audi R8 V10 manual, Audi R8 V10, BMW M235i, BMW 550i F10
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06-09-2014, 02:37 PM	#101
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