Hemanhead Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hi all, just looking for some real world opinions of nitrons on supra's, namely the R1 versions. What do people think of their performance and comfort on the street? I have enquired and been told spring rates would be roughly 14.3kg (800ish ft/lbs) and 8.5kg (475 Ft/lbs), which is just slightly stiffer than the tein flex i currently have. So any one help? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 The dampers are excellent value for money, but those spring rates are far *FAR* too stiff for road usage. order them with something much softer. No need for the Eibach spring option, the Faulkener springs that are a lot cheaper are just fine. For a mid range damper they are a nice unit if you need on car height and damper adjustability. if you don't the German built Bilstein Sports are as good at £130 plus VAT each, brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemanhead Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Id quite like the adjustability. I will say now that i dont find the teins (which are almost precisely the same springrate ) to be uncomfortable. What rates might you recommend Chris? I suppose i could change.out the springs if im not happy anyway. Edited February 12, 2015 by Hemanhead spelling (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) You will get MUCH better traction, especially on less than perfect road surfaces, and much better "feel" if you go a lot softer. Japan has historically gone for insane rates, probably because of the drifting culture, when making aftermarket spring / damper kits. If you find the roll is too much with softer springs tame it with stiffer anti roll bars. People say they want adjustable ride height, but once set these things corrode up solid after a few months, making adjustment impossible anyway. I have just spent many hours freeing off some similar dampers to raise the ride height. Not fun! Bilsteins can be machined with multiple spring seat platform stop grooves to enable off car height adjustment. Edited February 12, 2015 by Chris Wilson (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemanhead Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 I dont drive mine about in the rain, im sure i could pop some corrosion preventative on any threads too. Got any spring rate ideas for my to go back to them with though Chris;)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 600 lbs ins fronts and 320 lbs ins rears. They will be none progressive, I use progressive springs in my own kits, but I doubt they would offer those, they are quite expensive to wind for small diameters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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