Thank You Spires and Nitron - Page 2

O'Neill · 28-10-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 83SY

Good work mate! Bet that exhaust sounds awesome!

Considering taking my rear seats out, is it mega noisy driving down the motorway?

More tyre noise on the motorway but sounds like race car full throttle

karbonkid · 28-10-2012, 04:14 PM

What spring rates were you running prior to change over and what issues you were faced with on original set up?

O'Neill · 29-10-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by karbonkid

What spring rates were you running prior to change over and what issues you were faced with on original set up?

80N/m front and progressive rear 45-82-110N/m standard mounting position.

No issues with the original setup other than the rear knocking, just wanted to try higher spring rates and whilst doing that went with the rear coilover.

DuncanR · 29-10-2012, 07:40 PM

Rear seats and internal trim are for pussys !

O'Neill · 29-10-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DuncanR

Rear seats and internal trim are for pussys !

I'm running with the dogs now Dunc

**cantfind1** · 30-10-2012, 10:52 AM

How has Nitron solved the knocking in the rear problem...I have the same knocking but last time I talked to them Ben said it was all ok...just what they sounded like!.......Must say fucking good suspension though! And I ve been through Bilstein PSS10, KWv3, Intrax, standard M3 and CSL.....Nitron by ftw

phoenixcsl · 30-10-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by O'Neill

80N/m front and progressive rear 45-82-110N/m standard mounting position.

No issues with the original setup other than the rear knocking, just wanted to try higher spring rates and whilst doing that went with the rear coilover.

What kit you running O'Neill?

I had a similar problem with my old Nitrons knocking at the rear, it's when you try and lower the car too much they knock.

No problems since i've changed to the rear coilovers too, car is so much better, I think I'm running the same spring rates as you.

How do you find the ride now?

karbonkid · 30-10-2012, 11:23 AM

Excellent O'Neil - keep us posted on how you get on with new set up.

I find this how knocking issue strange. Was this even on track or only on road (i.e. pot holes etc)?
What rubbers did you guys run on the separate springs? Did you run the OEM 5mm spring pad on bottom of spring (found at top on OEM CSL set up) and Nitron's 2mm rubber pad on top of height adjuster?

83SY · 30-10-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by O'Neill

More tyre noise on the motorway but sounds like race car full throttle

- get them out then!

O'Neill · 30-10-2012, 01:04 PM

The knocking I had wasn't to do with ride height or springs, it was the rear dampers.

The noise was within the damper, hence the dampers being replaced.

Dave (pooky) might elaborate as I don't have a clue about the internals of dampers

28-10-2012, 04:14 PM	#12
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	What spring rates were you running prior to change over and what issues you were faced with on original set up? __________________

29-10-2012, 07:40 PM	#14
DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9984	Rear seats and internal trim are for pussys ! __________________ " I use Gleaming Kleen.... for that new car look " I wish I had used - Race Data Systems - Motorsport Data Loggers forgive me Nathan !

30-10-2012, 11:23 AM	#18
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Excellent O'Neil - keep us posted on how you get on with new set up. I find this how knocking issue strange. Was this even on track or only on road (i.e. pot holes etc)? What rubbers did you guys run on the separate springs? Did you run the OEM 5mm spring pad on bottom of spring (found at top on OEM CSL set up) and Nitron's 2mm rubber pad on top of height adjuster? __________________

30-10-2012, 10:52 AM	#16
cantfind1 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 675 Casino cash: $6490	How has Nitron solved the knocking in the rear problem...I have the same knocking but last time I talked to them Ben said it was all ok...just what they sounded like!.......Must say fucking good suspension though! And I ve been through Bilstein PSS10, KWv3, Intrax, standard M3 and CSL.....Nitron by ftw

30-10-2012, 01:04 PM	#20
O'Neill S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,058 Casino cash: $21503	The knocking I had wasn't to do with ride height or springs, it was the rear dampers. The noise was within the damper, hence the dampers being replaced. Dave (pooky) might elaborate as I don't have a clue about the internals of dampers