Ohlin and swaybar selection recommendations please
Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:14 pm
Hi Brian,
I am a new MX-5 driver from Singapore and after reading through your sites and having been through
a couple of track days, I feel it is time for me to take the plunge into doing a suspension mod for the
car and your recommendation would come a long way to help save me pain and money in the long run.
My Car Details
2008 6-Speed Manual Sports Package PRHT NC with stock LSD and bilstein suspension
Tires and Rims
Track
Front-Volks Racing RE30 offset 50mm (Falken 215/45/17)
Rear - Volks Racing SE37 offset 48mm (Falken 215/45/17)
Street/Drift
Front - Cheap Rims offset 50mm (Michelin PS3 205/45/17)
Rear - Same as above (Any cheap 17 inch tires that I can find)
Usage :
I am doing track probably once a month, and seize every opportunity that I have to do a quick 20 mins
drifting session, so I suppose that I can be considered as a pretty aggressive driver. This car is also my daily drive.
Objective :
A dual purpose car that offers the flexibility of a relatively comfortable drive but can take up a challenge
of a occasional track day with reduced body roll while cornering hard, and also stability and "predictability"
when I want to throw the back out and maintain drift through a corner.
Parts in consideration
Ohlin DFV
HOTCHKIS front and back sway set
Further consideration - Beatrush aluminium brace sets
Questions
1. I understand that the rear suspension set up for the rear of a PRHT is different from the soft-top, so what adjustments
do I need to take note of?
2. I was being told that helper spring might be needed to prevent race springs from clanging when you hit a bump in daily drive.
3. For the differences between the Ohlin DFV and the sports version, I am inclined to get the sports version, but would the
higher spring rates means a very uncomfortable ride for a daily drive? or could the click adjustments help to offset that impact?
4. I choose the hotchkis due to the flexibility that it offers, 3 for both front and rear. Between the Hotchkis and Racing Beat
that you highly recommended, can you share a little of your experiences with them? Also, can you provide the rigidity ratings
for the Racing Beat Sway Bar Set as it's not on the site. Also would the hotchkis be too stiff for my requirements?
5. Finally, is there any other parts that you could recommend which would supplement my choice? I did consider getting the
coil overs first then the sway later, but since it's easier to install the sway together with the coil over, I decided to get them both.
Hopefully the ride won't turn out too stiff.
Hope to hear from you soon so that I can have the order placed asap
I am a new MX-5 driver from Singapore and after reading through your sites and having been through
a couple of track days, I feel it is time for me to take the plunge into doing a suspension mod for the
car and your recommendation would come a long way to help save me pain and money in the long run.
My Car Details
2008 6-Speed Manual Sports Package PRHT NC with stock LSD and bilstein suspension
Tires and Rims
Track
Front-Volks Racing RE30 offset 50mm (Falken 215/45/17)
Rear - Volks Racing SE37 offset 48mm (Falken 215/45/17)
Street/Drift
Front - Cheap Rims offset 50mm (Michelin PS3 205/45/17)
Rear - Same as above (Any cheap 17 inch tires that I can find)
Usage :
I am doing track probably once a month, and seize every opportunity that I have to do a quick 20 mins
drifting session, so I suppose that I can be considered as a pretty aggressive driver. This car is also my daily drive.
Objective :
A dual purpose car that offers the flexibility of a relatively comfortable drive but can take up a challenge
of a occasional track day with reduced body roll while cornering hard, and also stability and "predictability"
when I want to throw the back out and maintain drift through a corner.
Parts in consideration
Ohlin DFV
HOTCHKIS front and back sway set
Further consideration - Beatrush aluminium brace sets
Questions
1. I understand that the rear suspension set up for the rear of a PRHT is different from the soft-top, so what adjustments
do I need to take note of?
2. I was being told that helper spring might be needed to prevent race springs from clanging when you hit a bump in daily drive.
3. For the differences between the Ohlin DFV and the sports version, I am inclined to get the sports version, but would the
higher spring rates means a very uncomfortable ride for a daily drive? or could the click adjustments help to offset that impact?
4. I choose the hotchkis due to the flexibility that it offers, 3 for both front and rear. Between the Hotchkis and Racing Beat
that you highly recommended, can you share a little of your experiences with them? Also, can you provide the rigidity ratings
for the Racing Beat Sway Bar Set as it's not on the site. Also would the hotchkis be too stiff for my requirements?
5. Finally, is there any other parts that you could recommend which would supplement my choice? I did consider getting the
coil overs first then the sway later, but since it's easier to install the sway together with the coil over, I decided to get them both.
Hopefully the ride won't turn out too stiff.
Hope to hear from you soon so that I can have the order placed asap