Suspension Replacement/Upgrade

[Flintstone]

To say I was impressed when I upgraded the suspension on my Chimaera would be an understatement but then that did have 45,000 miles on the clock and Chimaera suspension seemed to me to be lacking in the first place. I'm wondering though if my 28,000 Tuscan would see a similar improvement?

Is the original kit any good (I'm still getting the feel of it and have no other Tuscans to compare it with)?

If not what is the recommended replacement?

[davido140]

I think the general concensus here will be a big YES if you enjoy driving enthusiastically or have any track day plans.

Nitrons are popular and very good (I have these) they are adjustable but also a tad on the expensive side.

Cheaper options that are also very well spoken of are Gaz Golds and I think Racing Reds but I cant comment on these personally just annecdotal evidence from others here.

Cheers

Dave

[ec1 eex]

Rather than a "what suspension upgrade should I get?" thread, maybe we should have a "What's good for road? What's good for track? What's a happy compromise?"

I've seen plenty of posts from people loving their new suspension, but I'm never sure why it's better. Is it firmer / software, does it make the back end more controllable, do you feel less bumps in the road etc etc?

Phil (still on original suspension on my 03 Tuscan, but often thinking about upgrading for a smoother ride on the road)

[T450t]

ec1eex said:

but I'm never sure why it's better. Is it firmer / software, does it make the back end more controllable, do you feel less bumps in the road etc etc?

Harvey Baily are fine for road use but 2 way Nitrons are adjustable for both track and road. The Nitrons make the car less twitchy less roll and more predictable if they are set up right with the correct spring rates and geometry.

Nitrons are a good compromise with cost and quality for the purpose.

Edited by T450t on Saturday 17th May 11:43

[Ab Shocks]

What I would suggest that most people would be looking for is not too much body roll,no front end diving under braking and a compliant ride.
Ohlins,Nitrons,Racing Red and Gaz all provide solutions that give a good compromise between road and track and when you add in ride height adjustability to suit personal road conditions and the option of increasing damping force for trackdays, they are all viable options.