Tam very 'crashy' after Nitrons fitted!

[chris watton]

When I get time (involved in trying to sort out some major niggles from my re-trim ATM), I will replaced the springs with Eibachs, as these seem to work for some, and will change the front tyres to a 40 profile and then drive down to Neil Garner for a geo set up. Hopefully, that should help.

I have kind of got used to the harsher ride, but it's only really noticeable on badly surfaced roads - of which there are many....

[chris watton]

coco79 said:

Hi Chris..what issues are you having after the re-trim? (mine is still being done btw).

They are going to have my Tamora back for a third time - I shall PM you later if you like.

[chris watton]

glow worm said:

Nitrons fit Eibachs,Bilstien fit Eibachs, TVR fitted Eibachs unless they are early 'T' car Harvey Baileys .. so I don't know what the OP is talking about .

So, the set of Nitrons I bought were shipped with Eibach springs?

I thought they were Nitron's own, and, from what I can gather, some people change those springs to Eibachs.

Some say it won't make any difference, some say it will - I don't know. What I do know is that the settings are much harder than standard. Some say it could have something to do with valve ratings - some say that if I change tyres, that will help.

In conclusion, you are correct, I don't know what I am talking about. This is why I posted on here, to try and get answers and advice from people who have much more of a clue than me.

[chris watton]

glow worm said:

The question is what spring rates are fitted ?

Edited by glow worm on Friday 22 August 19:55

Spring rates are - fronts 400 and rear 325 Nitron own made.

[chris watton]

spitfire4v8 said:

Yes if you reduce the spring rates, and fit big rubber bushes like the standard dampers have then you'll get a better ride, but the problem is that you could run these uprated springs on nitrons of old with no or very few issues. Something has changed, and not for the better ..

So you think that perhaps there is a problem with the actual shocks, valves maybe?

Anyway, I have spent way too much on this car for one year, in some cases making it worse rather than better, so I am cutting my losses for this year and will wait 'till next year to try and sort it out.

Spending a fortune doesn't always mean the result is a better car, I have learnt.....

[chris watton]

SergSC said:

In the end I couldn't decide between:
- Sag spec bilstein in custom tam fittment (from hhc)
- latest spec bilstein
- Protech doubles
- AST from RG

So I treated the selection as what it is, a lottery. Method was whoever gets back to me claiming stock first wins. Its the only way...

Should have my new ASTs by the morning. Sure hope I wont be disappointed...

Did they arrive?

[chris watton]

QBee said:

Horn in my 99 car is in the "mouth", near the air filter, in front of the radiator. So look at the front of the car, passenger side inducator, nine inches to your left.

Yep - Mine too. Just bought two new horns and had them fitted - common problem, apparently because of where they're located.



As for shocks - I will have to wait, and can't drive the Tam until my windscreen is re-seated anyway (condensation on inside after it rains since re-trim ) -so it's stuck in the garage for now.....

[chris watton]

Miss VXTamora said:

White & Green on mine......

I absolutely love your Tam!

[chris watton]

I have to admit, I have now got used to the new set up - it no longer feels so harsh. Perhaps the nerves in my back have numbed!