Which Nitrons does everyone use?

[KenInOntario]

There are GAZ shocks on my car now, not sure which type.

But the upgrade that everyone seems to rave about are the Nitrons.

Which ones specifically?

[nawarne]

Hi Ken, I too have Gaz Gold Pros on my Tuscan.

To be honest, I am NOT a driving God...so would I notice a difference between Gaz and Nitrons, - can't really say. I get a full geo done by Str8Six every so often (UK roads are atrocious) and car feels better when I collect it.

As one TVR specialist said to me (17 years ago), Nitrons cost twice the price of a Gaz set-up....do you get twice the benefit?

In my humble opinion, I believe it's the 'halo' effect of seeing Nitron decals on track cars.

I had my Gaz units refurbished at the factory four years ago for £200. Gaz 'phoned me and asked if I'd like the latest road springs fitted (revised rates too) so agreed to this for not a lot extra cost wise. Had them on the car for 8/10 years now.

Nick

[Tuscan Wil]

nawarne said:

Hi Ken, I too have Gaz Gold Pros on my Tuscan.

To be honest, I am NOT a driving God...so would I notice a difference between Gaz and Nitrons, - can't really say. I get a full geo done by Str8Six every so often (UK roads are atrocious) and car feels better when I collect it.

As one TVR specialist said to me (17 years ago), Nitrons cost twice the price of a Gaz set-up....do you get twice the benefit?

In my humble opinion, I believe it's the 'halo' effect of seeing Nitron decals on track cars.

I had my Gaz units refurbished at the factory four years ago for £200. Gaz 'phoned me and asked if I'd like the latest road springs fitted (revised rates too) so agreed to this for not a lot extra cost wise. Had them on the car for 8/10 years now.

Nick

Totally agreed with Nick said. The biggest benefit I guess if you do track days often, the Nitrons are adjustable and a bit firmer than the others. As mentioned, I am not a driving god or a race driver, not sure if I get the most out of it. Stri8six fitted Beinstein for me. It made significant difference from the original shocks. Would I get twice the benefits from Nitrons - not sure!?!?

[astonman]

Ok,I have a Nitron set up for the road.
Original kit,400 lbs/ inch front
And 350/lbs rear.
In comparison to the original Harvey Bailey springs and dampers,the Nitron set has more supple damping with stronger springs.
For me, to avoid bottoming out at the rear, with aggressive driving , I would suggest 450 front and 400 rear as a very good compromise.This spring set is also coincidentally the same as the Sagaris?
Anyway,I now have 500lbs front and 450lbs rear with nitron dampers and its just a wee bit stiff,i think ive gone a tad too far.Sagaris set up is very good.

[astonman]

The Nitron dampers in question are the most basic/ simple one way adjustable/ smaller diameter/ road set up ones/ not the track ones ,ring Nitron, the website is all about the more complex track ones.

[MartH70]

Ken, we've got the nitron comfort kit from powers, fitted and setup by them. Car handles so much better than before. I would say setup is just as important as which set up you choose though