Shocks Bilstein V Nitrons

[nigegas]

Hi Guys
Ok I'm in the process of a full suspension upgrade new wishbones ect ect
My chim is supercharged and is mainly used for fast road use and the odd sprint no track days as yet
Should I go Bilsteins or Nitrons
Over to u guys
Nige.

[davetripletvr]

My personal opinion would be Nitrons if doing sprint or track day

[Richard 858]

Nitrons for road & track for me, also supercharged

Edited by Richard 858 on Monday 6th February 18:57

[Andav469]

If it's a road car, then the Mk4 Billies are a fantastic upgrade from the standard Billies.

If your using it on the track and need adjustability, then Nitrons will probably suit you better

[QBee]

In my opinion the question is Snetterton or Cadwell, not Bilsteins or Nitrons.
That car is begging to show you what it can do without hindrance from speed limits.

[SILICONEKID345HP]

I think there great.

The standard Nitrons package seems to have very soft springs , its an old setup so I stuck the fronts on the rear and purchased some 75 lb nore more the front ..Its a great ride .

[Richard 858]

SILICONEKID345HP said:

I think there great.

The standard Nitrons package seems to have very soft springs , its an old setup so I stuck the fronts on the rear and purchased some 75 lb nore more the front ..Its a great ride .

Snap, I agree (blimey )

[Richard 858]

Incidentally, standard Nitron spring rates for Chimaera are 400lb front / 325lb rear.

[SILICONEKID345HP]

Richard 858 said:

Snap, I agree (blimey )

Mine cane 325 / 250.

Mine are the cheaper ones at 1k

[Bluebottle]

I would agree with the above, Nitrons if you track the car and you definitely need to up the spring rates to cope with the extra torque from the SC.
As for how much i would look to increase from stock by around 100-150Lbs front and rear....and make sure that Nitron gas the shocks accordingly. (I think I'm running 600/450 but mine is a full on track biased car).