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Forum: 928 Forum
06-29-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,212
Posted By Okv

The Koni FSD seems to be a non-configurable shock...

The Koni FSD seems to be a non-configurable shock made for each car with one fixed setting.

To be able to fit the shock to a 928, it has to be configurable.
The valving must be configurable,...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-27-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,212
Posted By Okv

When working with the man who made my BM5 there...

When working with the man who made my BM5 there were some specifications that I had to find for him, and then he selected a standard (I suppose) shock and made modifications to make it fit.

The...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-27-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,212
Posted By Okv

Yes, and it deflects by a measurable amount when...

Yes, and it deflects by a measurable amount when you put the weight back on the wheels.

I did not measure the stiffness because I assumed it would be far stiffer than the springs anyway.
The...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-27-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,212
Posted By Okv

The PSS9 Damptronic option for the Cayman is not...

The PSS9 Damptronic option for the Cayman is not an ordinary PSS9 shock as I understand it, as it is mangetic with electrical control to be able to function as a replacement for the PASM original...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-27-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,212
Posted By Okv

May be possible to find a (FSD or similar...

May be possible to find a (FSD or similar technology) shock, and make adaptions like on my BM5 set-up.

From what the BMW-man says, it kind of resembles the PASM on the Cayman.
The Cayman has...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-26-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,212
Posted By Okv

I have 500/350 with custom Bilstein BM5...

I have 500/350 with custom Bilstein BM5 adjustables.

When driving the car out from the garage after mounting it, I immiediately got the impression that this is too soft and will not work as I had...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-26-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,806
Posted By Okv

Yes. I see no reason to not use it.

Yes. I see no reason to not use it.
Forum: 928 Forum
06-25-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,642
Posted By Okv

Yes - this is it! This is exactly what I am...

Yes - this is it!

This is exactly what I am looking for - a smaller rear muffler, that looks stock and dampens the roar a bit ocmpared to the rmb.

I now have X, small cats, Carls mid section,...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-16-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 25,028
Posted By Okv

How is progress? Have you tested them yet? ...

How is progress?
Have you tested them yet?

Always nice to have someone else waste money and effort if it doesn't work.. :evilgrin:

I am looking for new woofers as well, and found the same...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-16-2010, 12:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,026
Posted By Okv

New crossover, cont..

How does this sound?

Overall, quite nice, very good for news and the weather report and background music.

It is much better than the BOSE-system on the Cayman, especially the lower midrange...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-15-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,026
Posted By Okv

New crossover for rear speakers mounted

I am installing a radio in the shark, and in this process I have read countless pages of information on stereo, install, wiring, boosters etc.
So, thank you all for sharing.

I only want to be...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-15-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,246
Posted By Okv

Confirmed factory wiring faulty

May be helpful to someone to know that most likely at least some late model 928's have faulty rear speaker crossover wiring - the tweeter and midrange are switched.

During a redesign of the...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-09-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 631
Posted By Okv

I suppose ceramic brakes would be more efficient...

I suppose ceramic brakes would be more efficient and a lot easier to implement, if the main goal is to reduce unsprung weight.
Forum: 928 Forum
04-20-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,848
Posted By Okv

The Cayman is an extremely nice car, in its own...

The Cayman is an extremely nice car, in its own way, quite different from the 928.
It is fun and interesting to drive, the handling is superior in all aspects to the 928.

When the 928 can be...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-10-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,703
Posted By Okv

If you have a problem getting out, you are way...

If you have a problem getting out, you are way too close to the minivan next to you.

The full-size doors on the 928 actually is an advantage because it automatically prevents you doing a stupid...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-10-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 803
Posted By Okv

Yes, this is exactly like mine, you suspect it is...

Yes, this is exactly like mine, you suspect it is running hot because the needle is not centered.
When the shark climbs the mountains it gets even hotter.

After changing a perfectly good...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-07-2009, 07:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,606
Posted By Okv

Yes, Switzerland is not a car-friendly country. ...

Yes, Switzerland is not a car-friendly country.
The limit is 120, traffic usually never moving more than that (Meaning they have 130 on their speedo, thinking they are really pushing it..).
I do...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-06-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,606
Posted By Okv

This thread makes me more determined to sort out...

This thread makes me more determined to sort out the practical details and actually move down there - everything is so close in the central parts of europe.

The alps with the skiing and...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-04-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 680
Posted By Okv

Hei Sten!

Hei Sten!
Forum: 928 Forum
11-04-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,402
Posted By Okv

By no means verified by scientifically approved...

By no means verified by scientifically approved meaurements, but I dare to say that the difference in ride and vibration and noise is really not noticeable.
Forum: 928 Forum
11-02-2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 680
Posted By Okv

Mostly some other form of Shark envy. ...

Mostly some other form of Shark envy.

Realise that the Shark is a former symbol of capitalism.
Made to rule the left lane of the autobahns on the continent, signalling individuality and freedom...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-01-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 680
Posted By Okv

There are many sharks in Nisse (Norway), but most...

There are many sharks in Nisse (Norway), but most of them are now hiding from the re-elected communist government.

I live further north on the west coast, it is too far from Stavanger.
You...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-29-2009, 07:43 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 58,701
Posted By Okv

No, they should not try to build a new 928. If...

No, they should not try to build a new 928.
If they did, I believe they would fail to creat a car with the same kind of soul in it as the original 928 has.

I have seen the Panamera, it is a...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-21-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,644
Posted By Okv

Skis also fit inside, and that prevents the skis...

Skis also fit inside, and that prevents the skis from getting dirty travelling outside on the roof.

http://www.kvalsvoll.com/public_files/928GT/Haien_pakket_for_skitur.jpg
Forum: 928 Forum
10-19-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By Okv

This may be due to the upper ball joint now...

This may be due to the upper ball joint now limiting the suspension travel in out direction, causing it to bind.
If this is the case, it should improve when the suspension is loaded and settled,...
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