Thanks to Chris and Duncan at Hofmanns.
Spec:
2 way adjustable
Hyperco F 550 R750 with helpers front and rear.
Just got to fit them now.
The Nitrons Have Landed
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Nikov
, Aug 20 2009 06:52 PM
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Nikov
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Posted 20 August 2009 - 06:52 PM
I'm a bit lighter in the pocket, but look at these:
Thanks to Chris and Duncan at Hofmanns.
Spec:
2 way adjustable
Hyperco F 550 R750 with helpers front and rear.
Just got to fit them now.
Thanks to Chris and Duncan at Hofmanns.
Spec:
2 way adjustable
Hyperco F 550 R750 with helpers front and rear.
Just got to fit them now.
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Posted 20 August 2009 - 06:55 PM
I'm a bit lighter in the pocket, but look at these:
Thanks to Chris and Duncan at Hofmanns.
Spec:
2 way adjustable
Hyperco F 550 R750 with helpers front and rear.
Just got to fit them now.
so hurry up in case someone still them
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Posted 20 August 2009 - 06:57 PM
They'd have to get past the Chihuahua. He is a BEAST.
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Posted 20 August 2009 - 06:57 PM
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Posted 20 August 2009 - 07:11 PM
They'd have to get past the Chihuahua. He is a BEAST.
pm your adress i'll bring a nice rib eyes for the dog
and go home with some nice new parts
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Posted 20 August 2009 - 07:16 PM
Wee wah woo wah!
Very nice!
You lucky boy!
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Posted 22 August 2009 - 07:14 AM
Very nice!
Also love that chocolate too 
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Posted 22 August 2009 - 08:53 AM
they look nice but to a numpty what do they change on the handling on the car,i presume they are shocks and am not being totally stupid and need to learn as at46 brain a bit slow.hope to learn more on meeting up with some of you at cars in the park at harewood.
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Posted 22 August 2009 - 08:56 AM
Apparently they change the handling superbly,I want I want I want!!they look nice but to a numpty what do they change on the handling on the car,i presume they are shocks and am not being totally stupid and need to learn as at46 brain a bit slow.hope to learn more on meeting up with some of you at cars in the park at harewood.
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Posted 04 September 2009 - 04:10 PM
The ABS bracket is a really poor fit and needs caressing with a combination of hammers and grinder to clear the body of the damper. Not impressed at all with that for the sake of a ten bob bracket esp. when you consider the cost.
You can see where the damper touches the mount here on the right side "Nitron" sticker:
and here:
One for comparison:
Springs are 550F and 750R both plus helpers. Open lengths are; 315mm F (40mm shorter), 395mm R (25mm shorter).
I did discuss with Chris Randall the issue of rear droop, he assured me this has been addressed with the latest design of which these are.
After finishing fitting today I went for a test drive. I know I'm comparing these to 38k Billies but they're astonishing. Around town they're as compliant as the OE if not more so and on the twisties in a different world. Bump steer has increased significantly and clearly a geo is needed. Based on that one ride it's a big thumbs up. This of course could well be placebo effect and me justifying them in my head. I'll give it another week or two and try to be objective as possible.
You can see where the damper touches the mount here on the right side "Nitron" sticker:
and here:
One for comparison:
Springs are 550F and 750R both plus helpers. Open lengths are; 315mm F (40mm shorter), 395mm R (25mm shorter).
I did discuss with Chris Randall the issue of rear droop, he assured me this has been addressed with the latest design of which these are.
After finishing fitting today I went for a test drive. I know I'm comparing these to 38k Billies but they're astonishing. Around town they're as compliant as the OE if not more so and on the twisties in a different world. Bump steer has increased significantly and clearly a geo is needed. Based on that one ride it's a big thumbs up. This of course could well be placebo effect and me justifying them in my head. I'll give it another week or two and try to be objective as possible.
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Posted 04 September 2009 - 04:14 PM
Which ones are the new ones?lol
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Posted 06 September 2009 - 02:10 PM
What ride height did you have ?
Can you take a pic of the rear damper with the wheel lifted from floor ? Would like to see the improved droop design in action 
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Posted 06 September 2009 - 05:16 PM
Crikey, 750 Lbs rear spring and 550 front?! Why did you choose such a stiff setup - do you track your car mainly ?
You will bounce like a ball down uneven B-type roads and lose traction all the time - I have the std springs in my Nitrons and think they are way too stiff for small road driving (but good for smooth A-roads).
Edited by Nev, 06 September 2009 - 05:18 PM.
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Posted 06 September 2009 - 08:11 PM
Nev you need some fine tweaks
My Nitrons running 128R 120F height, can't remember damper setting off top off my head but on road setting it is not that bad, my track setting of 2 clicks more all round is dangerous at times lol. This was my setup for traveling round Europe and also is no issue for clearence etc
Only thing with road setting is the front feels a bit slower to react on turn in and understeers a bit more. Track setting great but you have to be on the ball as it will twitch and skip lol
Will confirm setting if you want to try the setup on yours Nev
Seems quite stiff for road use, suspect track beastie
DG
My Nitrons running 128R 120F height, can't remember damper setting off top off my head but on road setting it is not that bad, my track setting of 2 clicks more all round is dangerous at times lol. This was my setup for traveling round Europe and also is no issue for clearence etc
Only thing with road setting is the front feels a bit slower to react on turn in and understeers a bit more. Track setting great but you have to be on the ball as it will twitch and skip lol
Will confirm setting if you want to try the setup on yours Nev
Seems quite stiff for road use, suspect track beastie
DG
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Posted 07 September 2009 - 02:09 PM
Crikey, 750 Lbs rear spring and 550 front?! Why did you choose such a stiff setup - do you track your car mainly ?
You will bounce like a ball down uneven B-type roads and lose traction all the time - I have the std springs in my Nitrons and think they are way too stiff for small road driving (but good for smooth A-roads).
These have nothing in common with standard Nitrons; my standard Nitrons were crap, these are wonderful compared to standard ones
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