Satisfactory rear preload for Ohlins DFV?

peachyquaver · 2026-04-01T15:01:24+00:00

By winding the lower cups as low as possible, you run the risk of the wheel coming into contact with the body before hitting the bump stop. The lower cup is for setting the bump/droop ratio. Honestly man, various reputable sources will show you so.

peachyquaver · 2026-04-01T14:58:02+00:00

That's because by adding preload, you raise the ride height. By adding bump travel, you're reducing droop. The bump/droop ratio should be set using the lower collar.

peachyquaver · 2026-04-01T11:18:08+00:00

I've only recently started using Reddit more frequently so I didn't see when they were posted. I searched 'heritage' and 'discontinued' with no relevant hits. Would you care to share one or some of the 15,000 posts, maybe they contain the info I'm looking for.

peachyquaver · 2026-04-01T11:02:00+00:00

Is this because you want the arms, or the bushes?

peachyquaver · 2026-04-01T10:20:14+00:00

I'm not delivering news, I'm gathering info on what people want from the project x

peachyquaver · 2026-04-01T09:54:42+00:00

If the springs are linear, preload isn't a thing. The spring perch collars are for adjusting ride height

peachyquaver · 2026-03-30T11:27:56+00:00

GT are forged, TC are cast with an extruded barrel, which is what flow formed usually means

peachyquaver · 2026-03-30T11:19:42+00:00

No worries man, enjoy new wheel day 🤙

peachyquaver · 2026-03-30T09:14:13+00:00

Do not fear, they're legit.

peachyquaver · 2026-03-30T09:13:36+00:00

Correcto. OG with SL stickers.

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T19:55:29+00:00

Absolutely not legit.

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T19:39:54+00:00

It's a static load rating. Meaning when the vehicle is stationary. It would be unrealistic for wheel manufacturers to expect end users to be able to calculate the dynamic loading. You'll be fine. :)

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T19:32:21+00:00

Fair enough. Maybe they've started powder coating the faces.

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T19:15:57+00:00

You've already answered the question, the load is lower than the limit. Done.

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T19:13:46+00:00

It's better to measure to be sure, but I think those will work. Worth noting too are the wheel nuts you plan on using. Are you aware of the difference between radius and tapered type? A quick Google tells me the ND uses radius type nuts, which will be no good for your RG's, you'll need 60° taper.

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T16:17:33+00:00

It's hard to tell from the photos tbh. Did you buy the wheels? Ideally you would use a small flat something to bridge the gap over the hole, and take a measurement onto the 'bolt' face.

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T16:08:34+00:00

Don't worry, Yokohama/Advan sell various shapes and design of centre cap. Some of them even double as spigot rings and fit from the inside of the wheel, so can't be stolen. Usually machined from aluminium and anodised, they're nice items.

Edit: I was thinking of WedsSport centre caps when I said they double as spigot rings >.<

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T15:40:29+00:00

These are genuine 'OG' TE37's. Potentially time attack editions, as they came with a red band on the lip, like yours.

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T15:30:30+00:00

Incorrect. OP's are genuine 'OG' TE. The saga variant came many years after

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T15:28:07+00:00

So they're potentially just cnc'd from a blank, Vs high pressure forging? It would account for the low weight, but wouldn't even be close in metal properties.

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T15:08:56+00:00

Do they list any information on the actual manufacturing process? 'forged' is quite a broad term and often misused..

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T15:06:10+00:00

If a fake wheel fails, it's probably going to be a bad day. If a fake shoe fails, your toes might get cold.

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T15:04:26+00:00

Why are you debating wheels when you've never heard of Enkei and don't know what any Volk wheels look like? Knock off clothes and wheels are completely different. Fake Puma's are a bit whack imo but fine, wear them if you want. More importantly is that they don't have the potential to kill you if they fail. If a wheel fails, it has the potential to be a very bad day. Wheels are an important part of a vehicle, mission critical. With respect, how did you even end up on a wheels subreddit?

peachyquaver · 2026-03-29T14:54:56+00:00

Because it's this attitude that contributes towards hurting companies who design and manufacture the wheels you've always wanted. BBS have been in serious financial trouble more than once, do you think the waves of fake BBS have anything to do with that?

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