Discussion
Went out for a blast last night around my south London test route (mostly industrial parks). I couldn't believe the difference the AVOs have made. The ride is still pretty hard (must wind them down another couple of clicks) but the handling was absolutely fantastic!
Turn in was pin sharp with the car diving for the corner and feeling really locked in the groove. So much more stable than before, with cornering forces seemingly much higher. Couldn't really test them out though as wasn't on a private road.
These are starting to vie with the brake upgrade as the best money I've spent so far. Bring on Snetterton!
Rob
Turn in was pin sharp with the car diving for the corner and feeling really locked in the groove. So much more stable than before, with cornering forces seemingly much higher. Couldn't really test them out though as wasn't on a private road.
These are starting to vie with the brake upgrade as the best money I've spent so far. Bring on Snetterton!
Rob
Just dial down the damper setting to something "Soft" 
When I was mucking around with the settings, it was certainly possible to reduce the damping far further than you would want ... e.g. to the point where the car rolls and pitches even when you turn in, break or accelerate quite modestly. The adjustment available on the AVOs won't be the limiting factor if you're looking for a fairly compliant ride.
From the other "Post" - AVOs Nitrons etc, etc - I made the comments:
I changed to AVOs because the originals were "tired", but also had all bushes replaced (Tks Pennisula)
Complete change in handling, but, ride quality no better (almost worse) however, until Jools recommended linear springs for AVOs/Nitrons rather than TVR Progressives. Ride quality now more acceptable, even on track settings.
Did a couple of track days and I have a well sorted car. Both AVOs and Nitrons are adjustable for road track or whatever you want. Its just that Nitrons have a MUCH more progressive adjustment of their whole range. AVOs are OK for the first half of the adjustment (up to about 15 clicks), the rest is too severe (hard/damped/stiff) to make any use of.
I believe that Nitrons give a much better ride quality as well as better control overall. You pays your money and AVOs work for me but may consider selling them and upgrading to Nitrons. Just don't forget to replace your suspension bushes when upgrading from Std dampers, that alone will make quite a difference to most Chimaeras.
Cheers and all IMHO !!
Trev McM
I changed to AVOs because the originals were "tired", but also had all bushes replaced (Tks Pennisula)
Complete change in handling, but, ride quality no better (almost worse) however, until Jools recommended linear springs for AVOs/Nitrons rather than TVR Progressives. Ride quality now more acceptable, even on track settings.
Did a couple of track days and I have a well sorted car. Both AVOs and Nitrons are adjustable for road track or whatever you want. Its just that Nitrons have a MUCH more progressive adjustment of their whole range. AVOs are OK for the first half of the adjustment (up to about 15 clicks), the rest is too severe (hard/damped/stiff) to make any use of.
I believe that Nitrons give a much better ride quality as well as better control overall. You pays your money and AVOs work for me but may consider selling them and upgrading to Nitrons. Just don't forget to replace your suspension bushes when upgrading from Std dampers, that alone will make quite a difference to most Chimaeras.
Cheers and all IMHO !!
Trev McM
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