OHLINS DFV Coil-over Kit

tibra1 · 09-19-2011, 09:59 PM

I love the fact the Ohlins coilover kits come w a dust boot cover to protect the damper shafts and pistons from dirt and debris..Other coilovers including my ASTs do not have this.

luckyu · 09-19-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

I love the fact the Ohlins coilover kits come w a dust boot cover to protect the damper shafts and pistons from dirt and debris..Other coilovers including my ASTs do not have this.

I noticed the dust boot too, not to mention how great it looks (not better than yours though tibra1, I love the looks of the AST gear).

It seems like a dust boot would be real nice to have, but I'm a newb at this stuff...

tibra1 · 09-19-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by luckyu

I noticed the dust boot too, not to mention how great it looks (not better than yours though tibra1, I love the looks of the AST gear).

It seems like a dust boot would be real nice to have, but I'm a newb at this stuff...

I had asked about getting this boot cover for my AST/Swift setup but it was explained to me the space between the spring and the shaft would not allow for this..after seeing the ASTs in person I have to agree..the dust boot would most likey just get ripped as the damper compresses and rebounds..

Ohlins are kick-ass.

tibra1 · 09-20-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Motion

I tried that with my TCK when I converted to Swift springs. Bought shock dust boots from aftermarket and found something as close as I could. Boots worked well for a few months but started to wear rapidly from being so close to the springs. I think the Ohlins use 65mm springs and can get away with the boots. The Swift I have is 60mm.

I don't think it would matter much anyway...TCK DA's have been on my car for years without any issues.

Makes sense..thats actually what I was worried about is protect the piston valve from dirt and debris..but after asking around it doesnt seem to be an issue

TSM330i · 09-20-2011, 09:20 AM

I was a product manager for a cylinder manufacturer and we never recommended dust boots.
Unless you clean them often, they will actually trap dirt and prematurely wear the piston and rod end seal. The dust boots "breath" with small holes in them. The dust and dirt migrate in, but it's very difficult to get out.

Toshi · 09-21-2011, 11:11 AM

I myself think dust boots are kinda cosmetic parts

Will335i · 09-21-2011, 10:14 PM

Oh hell yeah. Ohlins is huge in the motorcycle world. Now the question is can I finally have coilovers without have to lower my car?

Will335i · 09-21-2011, 10:23 PM

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gizmo335i: Yes sir.

Our new site will have all the updated products and such on there. Much easier to see and navigate.

How about a group buy to celebrate the launch of the new site

JoeyH335i · 07-10-2014, 11:39 AM

I wanted to bring this to the top. Very nice indeed.

So many options.
Cheap = get the job done.

But pricey = hella ride!

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