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JhnRX7 · 11-12-2013, 12:00 PM

As promised, I had a chance to try out the Ohlins on track

So my last track session was about a month ago at NJMP's Thunderbolt track. That session was on the stance suspension. This past Sunday I got back to Thunderbolt with the new Ohlins (and seats). However, I did not end up running the same track configuration. This time we ran WITH the chicane so lap times would generally be slower... Even with the chicane I shaved 3 seconds off my previous best!

Here is the data overlay. The red line is with the Ohlins, and the blue line is with the Stance. Notice my MPH is significantly higher through all the corners (except the chicane section).

1:46.85 Before
1:43.82 After

I think its safe to say these are better on track

As far as feel, they absolutely inspired more confidence but I think the higher cornering speed just came naturally. Another big improvement was rumble strips. They are so smooth now I can ride way up onto them without unsettling the car.

I have edited a video with data overlay I will be posting tonight.

11-12-2013, 12:00 PM	#138
JhnRX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 142 Rep Power: 18	As promised, I had a chance to try out the Ohlins on track So my last track session was about a month ago at NJMP's Thunderbolt track. That session was on the stance suspension. This past Sunday I got back to Thunderbolt with the new Ohlins (and seats). However, I did not end up running the same track configuration. This time we ran WITH the chicane so lap times would generally be slower... Even with the chicane I shaved 3 seconds off my previous best! Here is the data overlay. The red line is with the Ohlins, and the blue line is with the Stance. Notice my MPH is significantly higher through all the corners (except the chicane section). 1:46.85 Before 1:43.82 After I think its safe to say these are better on track As far as feel, they absolutely inspired more confidence but I think the higher cornering speed just came naturally. Another big improvement was rumble strips. They are so smooth now I can ride way up onto them without unsettling the car. I have edited a video with data overlay I will be posting tonight. Last edited by JhnRX7; 11-12-2013 at 12:02 PM.