Oh boy. I know this has been discussed because I’ve read a lot of the posts but I am still lost as to what to do myself in terms of suspension and wheels. I've got a good idea on what I want to do with the brakes but so many options and discussions on suspension and wheels that I am having trouble being confident in a decision.
Suspension:
I want to do occasional Trackdays but I also want to be quick and not destroy a set of tires in a day. I'm more into motorcycle trackdays but like to do the occasional car trackday. Normally when I tell people I want to do an occasional trackday they think stock everything is fine except for the brakes on the M3P. However, I find the stock suspension too soft for my tastes and I don't love the way the car feels...especially on corner entry. I don't commute in the car and take mostly short trips with the occasional 1.5hr drive to the city and back. I don't want my teeth rattled out but don't mind stiffer than stock.
I have been considering the Ohlins Road and Track because I know the brand from motorcycle suspension and I've worked on them before. Also because I think it will be easier to sell a car with Ohlins suspension advertised as opposed to a lesser known brand. The 3 well known shops with their own suspension are steering me away from the Road and Track saying it will be too harsh for the road. I am wary of spending $3k to upgrade the suspension for something not much better (for the track) than stock though.
Does anyone have any experience with the Ohlins Road and Track as compared to the UPP Comfort Coilovers vs Redwood Performance Sport?
Maybe someone could compare it to cars I have track experience in: 991 GT3/4, 991.1 C2S, C8, Jaguar F-Type. The F-Type that is of similar weight but handles better with stock suspension than the M3P...maybe not surprising with it being double the MSRP. I am going for more GT4 feel over Carrera S feel if anyone knows those cars.
Has anyone run the Ohlins Road and Track with a different spring rate?
Wheels:
Totally lost here. The prices are all over the place as are the weights. Some forged wheels are 26+ lbs while others are 19 lbs. I eventually want to run some negative camber for the track so don't want a problem there. I don't much care for looks. I'd like to get a set of decently light, well made forged wheels for around $3k if possible.
Thanks!
Suspension:
I want to do occasional Trackdays but I also want to be quick and not destroy a set of tires in a day. I'm more into motorcycle trackdays but like to do the occasional car trackday. Normally when I tell people I want to do an occasional trackday they think stock everything is fine except for the brakes on the M3P. However, I find the stock suspension too soft for my tastes and I don't love the way the car feels...especially on corner entry. I don't commute in the car and take mostly short trips with the occasional 1.5hr drive to the city and back. I don't want my teeth rattled out but don't mind stiffer than stock.
I have been considering the Ohlins Road and Track because I know the brand from motorcycle suspension and I've worked on them before. Also because I think it will be easier to sell a car with Ohlins suspension advertised as opposed to a lesser known brand. The 3 well known shops with their own suspension are steering me away from the Road and Track saying it will be too harsh for the road. I am wary of spending $3k to upgrade the suspension for something not much better (for the track) than stock though.
Does anyone have any experience with the Ohlins Road and Track as compared to the UPP Comfort Coilovers vs Redwood Performance Sport?
Maybe someone could compare it to cars I have track experience in: 991 GT3/4, 991.1 C2S, C8, Jaguar F-Type. The F-Type that is of similar weight but handles better with stock suspension than the M3P...maybe not surprising with it being double the MSRP. I am going for more GT4 feel over Carrera S feel if anyone knows those cars.
Has anyone run the Ohlins Road and Track with a different spring rate?
Wheels:
Totally lost here. The prices are all over the place as are the weights. Some forged wheels are 26+ lbs while others are 19 lbs. I eventually want to run some negative camber for the track so don't want a problem there. I don't much care for looks. I'd like to get a set of decently light, well made forged wheels for around $3k if possible.
Thanks!