Rear shock lengths s3 vs v8

[DamianS3]

And all I wanted to do was lower the rear...

If possible could someone let me know the lengths of v8 vs v6 shocks.. Nitron only do a v8 item and it's at its lowest setting already on my car so must be longer...

Also are the fronts and rears the same length.?

Sorry for the questions, looks like I may have to stick with the v6 arms and either mod the shocks or perhaps the mounting points..

Or maybe just leave them as they are with the rear a little high (IMHO)

Cheers

Damian S3

[phillpot]

DamianS3 said:

If possible could someone let me know the lengths of v8 vs v6 shocks.. Nitron only do a v8 item and it's at its lowest setting already on my car so must be longer...

Sounds like you need a shorter spring?

[v8s4me]

I think the front and rear dampers and are the same length. Here's mine (V8S).





I have a pair of front & rear dampers in the garage but it's a bit difficult to get to at the moment. The garage, not the dampers If no one else can help I'll try and get in there tomorrow.

[GreenV8S]

My stock of old dampers is at the far end of the country but I seem to remember the front and rear damper bodies being different lengths. There wasn't a great deal in it and I suspect that with the right bump stops and sacrificing a little bit of travel you could get away with similar length dampers all round. They also need to have different damper rates but again, if you have enough adjustment you might not be worried about that.

I was one of the early adopters at Nitron and spent some time talking to Guy to get the spec right so I know he knows what is needed - whether he remembers after all these years is another matter.

[DamianS3]

phillpot said:

Sounds like you need a shorter spring?

You would have thought but with the shorter springs the damper is virtually out of range, Nitron will rebuild with a shorter body but it's getting pricy.

Looks like I may be able to use them in the front and get new for the rear perhaps.. I'll ring them again tomorrow and discuss options.. then make a call.

Cheers

Damian

[DamianS3]

v8s4me said:

I think the front and rear dampers and are the same length. Here's mine (V8S).





I have a pair of front & rear dampers in the garage but it's a bit difficult to get to at the moment. The garage, not the dampers If no one else can help I'll try and get in there tomorrow.

Who did your progressive springs ?

Always thought that would be a good option.

Damian

[magpies]

Hi Damian
I have 2 pair of progressive springs you can have.I believe one set for front and one rear.

[v8s4me]

DamianS3 said:

...Who did your progressive springs ? ...

TVR originals, blasted and powder coated.

[magpies]

I converted my dampers to height adjustable with kit from Rally Design


Yes they need cleaning and lubricating - will be done over the winter

They are Bilsteins

Edited by magpies on Sunday 20th November 17:19