Öhlins releases Nissan R34 ‘Skyline’ Road and Track Kit

Respected suspension maestro Öhlins has released the new benchmark in road-friendly, track-ready suspension for the leviathan that is the Nissan R34 Skyline. Very few cars achieve cult status within their production lifespan, but ‘Godzilla’, as the model is often affectionately known, managed it on the day of its release. The near-perfect balance of Nissan’s super-coupe, combined with its exquisite chassis, is the perfect recipient for the unique features of the Öhlins kit, which finally solves the puzzle of how to achieve a truly comfortable ride from competition-quality units.

Both front and rear coilovers follow a conventional shock absorber design, but that’s pretty much where all similarities end. With single bleed and preload adjustment, the Öhlins units have inbuilt height adjustment and are pre-assembled with 90/80 N/mm springs front and rear respectively. Build quality is exceptional, with carbon-steel bodies and flawlessly anodised detailing. Öhlins’ pioneering dual-flow valve technology means that despite their light weight and slim-line profile, the Road and Track kit responds to road undulations in exactly the same manner as a traditional Macpherson strut set-up. The use of needle valves in the damping unit also means that even when the oil gets hot after a hard session on the circuit or ‘B’ road, the damping rate is kept absolutely consistent, even when the viscosity of the damping fluid changes.

Height adjustment is achieved by simple adjustment of the precision-machined threaded body and damping and rebound are tweaked simultaneously in one simple twist of the easily accessible knurled knob; allowing the daily commute to be clicked off with limo-style smoothness, but, after a few seconds of adjustment, track days to be dispatched with racecar precision. Both front and rear units feature a machined alloy top mount and full dust and weather protection, making them the ideal upgrade for cars that are used in all seasons.

This unparalleled quality helps to explain Öhlins 2 year warranty and thanks to their racing heritage, each unit is fully serviceable and even upgradeable, should requirements or car specs change.

The complete kit is priced at £2326.90 + VAT

For more information, visit roadandtrackbyohlins.com.