Racing Red shocks

[non_linear]

Does anyone know what happened to Racing Red? I've started looking at the suspension on my T350 and noticed it has RR shocks. Are they any good, how do they compare to the originals?

[sgrimshaw]

non_linear said:

Does anyone know what happened to Racing Red? I've started looking at the suspension on my T350 and noticed it has RR shocks. Are they any good, how do they compare to the originals?

They are excellent, have them on my Chimaera ... sadly, I don't think you can get them anymore.

Were recommended to me by my TVR Specialist as a good value alternative to Nitrons ... especially if for road use only.

[non_linear]

Thanks. I thought they were a separate company but I'm a little confused as some people refer to Nitron Racing Reds, and the dampers I have appear identical to these:


which are described as "Newly developed Nitron Racing Red shock & spring kit is available for the entire TVR range."

My dampers:

[mk1fan]

They were a 'budget' model Nitron produced.

Nitron can service them. Springs are available from many sources.

[non_linear]

Many thanks. I've just spoken to Nitron and they tell me they have not been made for about 5 years, and it's about £120 per corner to refurb them.

[QBee]

I have them on my Chimaera too, as i am too mean to buy Nitrons.

Loads of adjustment, no sudden change in two clicks from soggy to granite, and drive well on road and track. IMHO a load better than Gaz Gold Pros

Yes, they were made by Nitron, and i heard that they were discontinued when Nitron realised that they were costing them sales of their full Nitrons - but that may be sour grapes from the financially challenged.

[hardtailer]

Have them on my t350 and am very pleased with them. I had bought a used set with one leaking and replaced the worn quad ring (aka x-ring) myself and changed the damper oil while I was in there. Used a MTB suspension pump to charge the gas reservoir after fabbing up an adapter from schrader valve to needle and job's done.
120£ seems very steep to me as partscan't be more than a tenner for all seals & oil and labour is an hour tops. Or does it include all rose joints, piston rod etc.?

[Dickie Dastardly]

An interesting thread as I also have those on my Tuscan and a winter suspension overhaul is on the radar; been very happy with the handling of the car and a refurb would be more cost effective than a new set of Nitrons.