Ohlins dampers - this time with hemispherical bearings.

FixedWing · 01-24-2006, 09:14 AM

Out on Saturday, back on Tuesday. Not bad service!! Thanx Ohlins USA.

These need slightly different spacers to fit the lower suspension mounting bolts. Jason just this second called me to tell me that STaSIS had already custom made a set of stainless steel spacers and was sending them out today. I didn't even have to ask! Thanx Jason and STaSIS.

I shall be very interested to see how the hemispherical bearings handle, feel and sound -- and last. :-)

Stephen

golfrsi · 01-24-2006, 09:18 AM

joint between the outer race and the aluminum body since there is no more movement between those? Obviously there will be no expansion problems between both steel pieces, but the difference betweent he steel and the alum. seems to be were your having your issues. If it is ralated to moisture seeping in there a sealer should/would solve that issue

Pat-SoCal · 01-24-2006, 09:21 AM

S4Poor@Curbside · 01-24-2006, 09:22 AM

FixedWing · 01-24-2006, 09:24 AM

Plus they are stainless steel.

Stephen

FixedWing · 01-24-2006, 09:25 AM

FixedWing · 01-24-2006, 09:25 AM

BiturboBoy_V2.0_S3-- · 01-24-2006, 09:36 AM

FixedWing · 01-24-2006, 09:38 AM

BiturboBoy_V2.0_S3-- · 01-24-2006, 09:40 AM

never would happen here. :-(

01-24-2006, 09:14 AM	#1
FixedWing Senior Member Account #: 66531 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,155	Ohlins dampers - this time with hemispherical bearings. Out on Saturday, back on Tuesday. Not bad service!! Thanx Ohlins USA. These need slightly different spacers to fit the lower suspension mounting bolts. Jason just this second called me to tell me that STaSIS had already custom made a set of stainless steel spacers and was sending them out today. I didn't even have to ask! Thanx Jason and STaSIS. I shall be very interested to see how the hemispherical bearings handle, feel and sound -- and last. :-) Stephen __________________ ================================================== ======================

01-24-2006, 09:18 AM	#2
golfrsi AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 46784 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3,788	I wonder if it would be in your best interest to run a thin bead of silicone along the joint between the outer race and the aluminum body since there is no more movement between those? Obviously there will be no expansion problems between both steel pieces, but the difference betweent he steel and the alum. seems to be were your having your issues. If it is ralated to moisture seeping in there a sealer should/would solve that issue

01-24-2006, 09:21 AM	#3
Pat-SoCal Elder Member Account #: 16079 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 11,588	Cool, enjoy! __________________

01-24-2006, 09:22 AM	#4
S4Poor@Curbside Member Account #: 98473 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,199	You got a Hemi in dar'?

01-24-2006, 09:24 AM	#5
FixedWing Senior Member Account #: 66531 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,155	They are not a press-fit. They are held in by a clip. So there is room for expansion. Plus they are stainless steel. Stephen __________________ ================================================== ======================

01-24-2006, 09:25 AM	#6
FixedWing Senior Member Account #: 66531 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,155	Over my dead body. :-p __________________ ================================================== ======================

01-24-2006, 09:25 AM	#7
FixedWing Senior Member Account #: 66531 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,155	Thanx Pat. I will try. :-)) __________________ ================================================== ======================

01-24-2006, 09:36 AM	#8
BiturboBoy_V2.0_S3-- Elder Member Account #: 13456 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 12,499	hope it all works out. stainless should be good to go...but damn new england salted roads! __________________ AWESOME post, funny and informative for newbs...its not all right but i suggest you click!

01-24-2006, 09:38 AM	#9
FixedWing Senior Member Account #: 66531 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,155	No kidding ... just went out and it was piled on after just a two inch snow fall. :-/ __________________ ================================================== ======================

01-24-2006, 09:40 AM	#10
BiturboBoy_V2.0_S3-- Elder Member Account #: 13456 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 12,499	you know in california...15% of registered cars have over 200K miles and are 10+ years old? never would happen here. :-( __________________ AWESOME post, funny and informative for newbs...its not all right but i suggest you click!

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