Nitron's to invert or not to invert?

[scotty_d]

My Nitron's are waiting for me getting home (7 more days ) I have used the search function to death on here to find out what the definitive answer. I can't find that much info on the subject so any pro's or con's of running them either way up?

I am running the Eibach springs if this has any effect on them. While on the subject, I it take the heavier pound spring is on the front of the car and the lighter springs to the rear?

Cheers Scott

[Tanguero]

Theoretically if you invert them there is less unsprung weight, however I don't think it is going to be much, and I doubt that anyone would ever be able to tell on the road anyway.

I tried mine both ways up and went with inverted because I found it easier to get to the adjusters when they are at the bottom. When sprinting I tweak them back and forwards a bit depending on surface and conditions so getting at them easily is key for me.

[rico23]

Agreed. Its much easier to adjust between road and track with the adjuster at the bottom.

[optimax sniffer]

I would check with Nitron. You don't know the internal seal configuration, they might not be designed to run upside down.

[Tanguero]

optimax sniffer said:

I would check with Nitron. You don't know the internal seal configuration, they might not be designed to run upside down.

Nitrons are fine either way up - I checked with them when I fitted mine.

[dbv8]

optimax sniffer said:

I would check with Nitron. You don't know the internal seal configuration, they might not be designed to run upside down.

I also checked, They are actually supposed to be inverted but most people fit them the 'normal' way up. They work just as well either way.

As for access to the adjusters i find the fronts are easy from the engine bay.
Maybe i will upturn my rear 3-ways as these are more difficult to get at.

[scotty_d]

dbv8 said:

I also checked, They are actually supposed to be inverted but most people fit them the 'normal' way up. They work just as well either way.

As for access to the adjusters i find the fronts are easy from the engine bay.
Maybe i will upturn my rear 3-ways as these are more difficult to get at.

The Cerb has a panel in the engine bay so getting at them is a bit of a faf around i would think if they were that way round to adjust. But i can see why it is good for the chim.

[scotty_d]

I was just off the phone to them and they told me to mount them with the bump/rebound at the top as this is the best way on a tvr. But they can be mounted either way. I will be inverting them so i can adjust them for track days.

Edited by scotty_d on Friday 20th April 14:23

[Mark.]

You know I'm not sure on mine which way round they are - should probably check.

Either way up though Scotty, you'll love them.

[gruffalo]

Put mine on the correct way up and it is a pain jacking the car up to change the settings so I just leave them on track settings all the time now.

[Tanguero]

If you want to be able to change them easily, then adjusters at the bottom is definitely the way to go.