Suspension question

[Mr_C]

I think the dampers (original red Koni's, 28k miles) on my S1 are about shot, so was thinking of upgrading them prior to going to the Nurburgring at the end of the month. Looking here and on seloc, people seem to recommend either Nitrons or S2 Bilsteins. What are the advantages of spending the extra £500 on the Nitrons? I only really use my car on the road, and it's my everyday car.

thanks


Paul

[jfrf]

would have thought nitrons are a waste of money if the car is only used on the road

[shangani]

For road use only, the S2 bilsteins will give you excellent ride quality. They are not exactly poor on the track either. If you are planning on turning your car into a trackday car, then get nitrons. For what you are describing and for the nurburgring, the S2 bilsteins will be a major improvement over the koni's.

If you send a U2U on Seloc to SteveB (look up on member list - Steve Butts) he sells the suspension and the adapter brackets.

[turnamere]

Recently done the S2 sus kit on my S1, great improvement over the leaky Konis. In the end and after much deliberation went for 120/130 ride height since I use it every day, no problems on and off ferries but the larger speed bumps and multistorys need a little bit of caution; still grounded my number plate on one largish bump. The rake adds a bit of agression to the cars stance as well.

Highly recommended and as good as you need if you are pure road use.

[Mr_C]

thanks for the advice and recommendations chaps

my car is at Horizon on Thursday for a service and Geo, I've heard that they stock S2 stuff and Nitrons, depending on cost I'll see what happens.

thanks again


Paul

[s111dpc]

Mr_C said:

thanks for the advice and recommendations chaps my car is at Horizon on Thursday for a service and Geo, I've heard that they stock S2 stuff and Nitrons, depending on cost I'll see what happens. thanks again Paul

Paul

Be good to know how you get on as I am thinking of changing the suspension on my S1 111s to S2 spec.

Cheers

Dave

>> Edited by s111dpc on Tuesday 4th April 22:46

[Lotusnick S2]

Mr_C said:

thanks for the advice and recommendations chaps my car is at Horizon on Thursday for a service and Geo, I've heard that they stock S2 stuff and Nitrons, depending on cost I'll see what happens. thanks again Paul

Horizon also stock Ohlins.
They have created together with Aurok (the official UK dealer) a 1way adjustable package for the Elise.
I think the cost is the same as Nitron 1way adjustables and are therefore cheaper than the 2way adjustable Lotus-Ohlins, that were available up until now and I have fitted in my car.
Ask Mike about them, as according to some people on Seloc, they are quite impressive.

I have done almost 20K miles on mine, and they still perform faultlessly, massively improving the ride and handling of the car on the road and on the track

Nikos

[chorlton]

My car is in Horizons this week getting Ohlins fitted so will be able to give some feedback on the difference from the standard S1 stuff soon hopefully.

Andrew

[Mr_C]

how much is the Ohlins stuff mate? i might be tempted. my car is there tomorrow!!

[chorlton]

I believe its in the region of 1400 fitted and geo'd.

Talk to mike about the options you have. The Ohlins sounded a good deal when you consider that Horizons have the gear to maintain them as well so no sending them back. Depends where you want to go with the car, I know I will be looking into a Honda upgrade at some point so working through the upgrades to get to there is my aim.

Andrew

[Mr_C]

money is relatively tight at the moment unfortunately, due to one reason or another, so I'm not sure I can stretch to that, but I'll see what he says when I drop it off.

thanks

Paul