Are Nitrons really worth double the price of others?
Discussion
I plan to get some minor upgrades underway over the next couple of months for my Tam. I am assuming that the suspension and handling is a good place to start, considering the car is now 11 years old. I want to be sure the car is up to the task of being able to handle the extra power of a 4.3 upgrade.
It seems everyone waxes lyrical about the Nitrons. Are these the best for normal driving with the occasional track day, or are the Gaz shocks and springs more than adequate? I don't mind if the ride is hard, preferring pin-sharp handling to comfort.
It seems everyone waxes lyrical about the Nitrons. Are these the best for normal driving with the occasional track day, or are the Gaz shocks and springs more than adequate? I don't mind if the ride is hard, preferring pin-sharp handling to comfort.
Chris
I have Nitrons on my Cerb and they are very good.
I recently bought a T350 as well which had Gaz Golds on and they was either too hard or too soft and not too my liking at all.
I have put a set of Gaz Monotubes on which are dearer than the Gaz Golds but cheaper than the Nitrons, They are far superior then the Gaz Golds on the road and stopped my teeth from falling out, I also done a trackday at Donnington a couple of weeks ago and I was really impressed with them.
And they seem to have a better build quality as well so why not try them
Gary
I have Nitrons on my Cerb and they are very good.
I recently bought a T350 as well which had Gaz Golds on and they was either too hard or too soft and not too my liking at all.
I have put a set of Gaz Monotubes on which are dearer than the Gaz Golds but cheaper than the Nitrons, They are far superior then the Gaz Golds on the road and stopped my teeth from falling out, I also done a trackday at Donnington a couple of weeks ago and I was really impressed with them.
And they seem to have a better build quality as well so why not try them
Gary
Because you can't post negative comments just remember "You get what you pay for" the difference is not noticeable from new but 6K miles/2 years down the line there is a huge difference between low to middle end shocks to the upper end. Remember shocks need to be serviced just like your engine needs to after time/milage. I had some shocks last 650 miles after their 1st service!!!!
Getsis said:
Because you can't post negative comments just remember "You get what you pay for" the difference is not noticeable from new but 6K miles/2 years down the line there is a huge difference between low to middle end shocks to the upper end. Remember shocks need to be serviced just like your engine needs to after time/milage.
Ditto thatBuzz
Have to agree on the rebuild post, the 350 had Nitrons when I got it, fitted in 2005 with Nitron springs. Good enough for my driving ability but the fronts were looking tired and heard Eibach were a sensible spring update. So off they went direct to Nitron after booking the work online, what came back was a pleasant suprise. New looking items that made the car go even further in sweet handing stakes. The difference is positive and was noticable during most activity.
Rears are on the way very soon for the same treatment, they are moving parts and things wear as does damping oil performance, so worth a few quid and cheaper than new at about £265 for the pair with new springs fitted if my memory serves me right
Rears are on the way very soon for the same treatment, they are moving parts and things wear as does damping oil performance, so worth a few quid and cheaper than new at about £265 for the pair with new springs fitted if my memory serves me right
Edited by PIW19 on Thursday 17th October 23:27
As mentioned nitrons are very good for the money and unless you want to spend 2k on ohlins there isn't anything better. The introns on my griff have done 6 years now and I am still winning sprints with it so the quality and longevity is there. That are also nice and simple to adjust. Top tip. Don't set them too stiff though. Half way is usually ample. You want the springs to support car not the damping.
I am in the minority but I say NO! I was very happy with my tamora on original sport suspension, but one was leaking (LF). I looked at the reputation, paid out for the Nitrons.
I found their default springing too hard for comfortable road use (33% stiffer than standard) and I seem to have a least one faulty damper from new which they have not been helpful with.
If . Had my time again I would get Bilstiens with standard or eibach springs or find the cash for ohlins.
I found their default springing too hard for comfortable road use (33% stiffer than standard) and I seem to have a least one faulty damper from new which they have not been helpful with.
If . Had my time again I would get Bilstiens with standard or eibach springs or find the cash for ohlins.
I have to second chrisPap's opinion on comfort. I have the new 46mm set.
Are they hard as f
k? Yes.
Can you get used to it? To an extent... The odd bump surprise makes you cringe, grit your teeth and clench you buttocks all at the same time.
Do they transform handling? Yes.
I think I might follow chrisPap's lead and put a bit softer springs on.
I do feel a bit mislead because I did ask before purchasing if they were reasonably comfortable for road use. I know that reasonably is subjective... but I've had hard suspension before (same ratio of increase in spring rate on an s2000) and that was pretty darn good on crap roads at the same time, so I kind of did a pretty good job fooling myself.
The unexpected difference may well be in tyre/wheel combo, the s2k had 225/45/17 on the front.
New tires going on the tam soon, going for 40 profile up front. Hoping that will take the edge off.
Are they hard as f
k? Yes. Can you get used to it? To an extent... The odd bump surprise makes you cringe, grit your teeth and clench you buttocks all at the same time.
Do they transform handling? Yes.
I think I might follow chrisPap's lead and put a bit softer springs on.
I do feel a bit mislead because I did ask before purchasing if they were reasonably comfortable for road use. I know that reasonably is subjective... but I've had hard suspension before (same ratio of increase in spring rate on an s2000) and that was pretty darn good on crap roads at the same time, so I kind of did a pretty good job fooling myself.
The unexpected difference may well be in tyre/wheel combo, the s2k had 225/45/17 on the front.
New tires going on the tam soon, going for 40 profile up front. Hoping that will take the edge off.
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