FPSpec Ohlins DFV "Long Stroke" Coilover Kit (RX-8)

Greetings!  Due to a combination of extremely high sales volume this year and production shortages from Öhlins, we have run out of certain length shock cartridges used in manufacturing this particular suspension kit.  

The next large batch order is slated to arrive in September.  We are accepting pre-orders for this item. Please understand that orders placed cannot be fulfilled currently, but do reserve hardware for your order in the incoming batch.  

For those not wanting to wait (we can’t blame you), we have quite a few alternative products based on your requirements for ride quality, handling, etc. This can be modified Standard Öhlins kits, to our line of FPX Long Stroke shocks.  Please feel free to reach out via email  at info@sakebombgarage.com, or call us 510-356-5556 and one of our chassis specialists can walk you through our various alternatives.  Thank you for your understanding 

PLEASE NOTE: The black top hats shown are for pictorial purposes only, and are not included in this suspension kit. You reuse your existing OEM tophats. 

Product Features Include:

• Custom Long-Stroke Öhlins DFV Damper Bodies Exclusive to SBG
  
  
• Available in Tailored Stiffness Options Tuned to Meet Your Needs
  
  
• Swift® Main Springs in SBG Exclusive Öhlins Gold
  
  
• Swift® Helper Springs in SBG Exclusive Öhlins Gold
  
  
• FPSpec Aluminum Front Cup
  
  
• Fully Floating Billet Aluminum Front Top Hats with Teflon Lined Aurora Bearings
  
  
• FPSpec Aluminum One Piece Low Profile Mounting Cup
  
  
• High-Torque Non-Marring Aluminum Adjustment Spanners
  
  
• FPSpec Screw-In Spherical Bearing Inserts for the Rear Top Hats (Tophats not included)

We are proud to introduce our SakeBomb Garage FPSpëc Long-Stroke Öhlins DFV. The ultimate solution in customized suspension, specifically aimed at the RX-8 enthusiast.

Since its introduction, the Öhlins DFV line has revolutionized coilovers, and as a result, no longer are customers forced to choose between performance and ride quality. The Öhlins DFV valving design made it possible to have a truly track worthy damper that was also not only livable, but comfortable on the street due to the patented Öhlins DFV technology.  Sakebomb Garage is proud to provide this cutting edge, modern suspension technology, for your RX-8.

Specially Tailored Spring Rate Options, Optional Custom Spring Rates Available

We don’t believe in having you dig through forums to try to figure out what spring rates, ride heights and settings other people think are comfortable or easy to drive.  For the NA/NB, we are offering two specially tailored spring rate combinations to suite the vast majority of customer’s applications.  Each kit includes a detailed assembly guide including preload and free-length settings to achieve your specified ride height.

FPSpëc Grand Touring

Ultimate comfort, the best possible balance of body control and ride quality yet extremely capable.

6kg/mm Front and 3kg/mm Rear Swift Springs in SBG Exclusive Ohlins Gold

FPSpëc Performance Street/ Track

Aimed towards the driving enthusiast. Perfect for the backroads, and the occasional track day or autocross.  

12kg/mm Front and 7kg/mm Rear Swift Springs in SBG Exclusive Ohlins Gold

FPSpëc Track Dedicated

Higher spring rates and custom valving provide the superb body control and stability.  Recommended for the frequently track driven RX-8.

14kg/mm Front and 8kg/mm Rear Swift Springs in SBG Exclusive Ohlins Gold

Front and Rear Helper Springs Standard

FPSpëc Tailored (Custom Spring Rates)

For those with radically built cars, we can provide our bespoke suspension consultation service to recommend spring rates, anti-roll bars and valving to meet your specific needs.  For cars with aero, UHP 200TW, etc.  

Floating Aluminum Front Tophat with Aurora Bearings and Bullet Nose Studs

Floating aluminum top hats eliminate bending loads on the spring and damper reducing friction on the damper and providing a perfectly parallel spring platform. This reduces hysteresis to ensure consistent, predictable damper performance in all conditions while extending the life of your damper. The only choice of top race teams, Aurora’s stainless steel, teflon lined spherical bearings provide high strength, silent articulation and will never rust.

Same Dual Flow Valve Technology That You Have Came to Love

Derived from Öhlins Racing heritage, the DFV is uniquely able to provide the damping support needed to snake through a slalom at an autocross yet being silky smooth while attacking the apex curbs at the track. The Öhlins DFV has become the defacto road & track damper choice for the ND RX-8 and many other platforms due to its impressive combination of body control during aggressive driving while maintaining ride comfort on rough roads. The simple fact is: no other damper near this price point has the ability to keep up.

High Torque, Non-Marring Adjustment Spanners

When it comes time to make adjustments, we’ve designed an exclusive non-marring high-torque adjustment spanner to avoid damaging the spring perches. With multiple engagement teeth, it provides positive engagement to avoid slippage and protect your knuckles from the wrath of punching a control arm. A 14mm open end wrench is provided for quick removal of the damper adjustment knob. Also includes a 3/8” breaker-bar attachment for pesky long stuck jam nuts and finally a bottle opener for those long nights in a cold garage.

Assembly and Installation Services Available

For customers in the San Francisco Bay area, we offer suspension installation, alignments and corner balancing out of our Fremont California service center. Please contact us for pricing and scheduling.

For customers not in our area, we can fully assemble your FPSpëc Suspension and provide a ready to install kit, simply bolt in the suspension and make a visit to your local alignment specialist.