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Nitron Suspension Overview


Jellybean
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Was talking to to Alex in Nitron , might be worth making a sticky

 

Supra Models

 

NTR R1 SYSTEM

2-Way combined damping adjustment.

http://www.nitron.co.uk/pwpcontrol.php?pwpID=17759

 

NTR R3 SYSTEM

3-Way independent damping adjustment.

Independent adjustment of rebound and fast and slow compression damping.

http://www.nitron.co.uk/pwpcontrol.php?pwpID=17760

 

Spring Rates

 

Can they supply Progressive Springs?

We don’t use progressive springs (Variable rate aka Non-Linear ) I’m afraid, we use Straight (Linear ) Springs

 

Good read:

http://automotivethinker.com/suspension/linear-vs-progressive-rate-springs/

 

Service intervals

Service intervals are very much case dependant, for example an endurance race car should be serviced every year to maintain optimal performance whereas a weekend road car can get away with years without a service.

 

We suggest servicing every 12-18,000 miles for a road car, obviously if your car is used on the track mainly this mileage is greatly reduced due to the much higher operating temperatures. I always tell customers to regularly check the adjusters are still turning freely and the clicks are still as positive as the day you received them and to keep the piston rod lubricated and free of debris and then to use your best judgment of when they will need to be serviced, most people service every 3-5 years.

 

Dust boots

Sadly we don’t offer dust boots for our shocks, you may be able to find spring socks that would effectively do the same thing.

 

I found these Spring Socks:

http://www.motamec.com/motamec-spring-cover-coilover-protector-shock-bag-red-13-330mm-long-pair.html

http://www.motamec.com/motamec-spring-cover-coilover-protector-shock-bag-black-16-406mm-long-pair.html

 

Compliancy

If you want to focus on track performance then obviously you will have to sacrifice compliancy for the road, we try to keep this to a minimum however as performance is our main goal you will notice a difference. We also use spherical bearings rather than rubber mounts so you will encounter more road noise.

 

Spring rates for a track focussed car would be 700lbs front 400lbs rear.

 

Let me know if you require anymore information.

 

Kind regards,

 

Alex Kernahan

Sales Team

 

Nitron Racing Systems Ltd

Unit 20 Avenue One

Station Lane

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX28 4XZ

UK

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