SUSPENSION CHOICE KW or NITRON...!!! (heeelp ) - Page 3

double_r · 29-09-2010, 05:38 PM

Nick, you may want to take a look at ASTs as well. They're a monotube shock. Works very well at the track, which is what I primarily use it for, but also stock like comfort for street use.

DuncanR · 29-09-2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by double_r

Nick, you may want to take a look at ASTs as well. They're a monotube shock. Works very well at the track, which is what I primarily use it for, but also stock like comfort for street use.

This will give Nick a headache ... 3 options ! ..... Intrax for me here

karbonkid · 29-09-2010, 05:58 PM

I run Nitrons & IMO work great on track. Makes damping adjustment a doddle being in the engine bay. Not having to lay on your back & crawl under the car with a wee allen key or similar is a big plus. Little hard on road as I have uprated springs, but all the better for what the car is used for. PM moi if you need any more details, I can put you in touch with someone if wanting to go that route. Good Luck.

nick///M3 · 29-09-2010, 06:23 PM

i was thinking about AST as well but changed my mind for the same reasons plus the fact that some guys had some fitting problems so....

where can i find a quote for the intrax suspension???

it seems to be very popular here....!!!

come on guys!!!

keep em coming!!!

cheers!!!

**AlexGTT** · 29-09-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nick///M3

i was thinking about AST as well but changed my mind for the same reasons plus the fact that some guys had some fitting problems so....

where can i find a quote for the intrax suspension???

it seems to be very popular here....!!!

come on guys!!!

keep em coming!!!

cheers!!!

Try Simpson Motorsport for Intrax. They now it inside out.

double_r · 29-09-2010, 08:31 PM

Moton has a streetsport kit and I think JRZ does as well.

**alexk** · 29-09-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nick///M3

I am not going to the track so often but i want something good either way..

I want the car to behave like an M3 but firmer more stable...
When hitting a pothole i don't want to feel like the suspension is bottomed out...
Neither to feel the car hard, bumpy or crashy

So basically you don't want the car to be hard neither you want a track oriented setup.
Road and track suspension kits tend to be a bit hard for road use.
Also take into account that your car is significantly heavier than a CSL and the suspension that works well in a CSL won't work in your M3.

mattCSLnut · 29-09-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alexk

So basically you don't want the car to be hard neither you want a track oriented setup.
Road and track suspension kits tend to be a bit hard for road use.
Also take into account that your car is significantly heavier than a CSL and the suspension that works well in a CSL won't work in your M3.

Could this be the solution ?

nick///M3 · 29-09-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by alexk

So basically you don't want the car to be hard neither you want a track oriented setup.
Road and track suspension kits tend to be a bit hard for road use.
Also take into account that your car is significantly heavier than a CSL and the suspension that works well in a CSL won't work in your M3.

one thing for the suspension is to be stiff and firm and it is another thing for the suspension to give you the idea of constantly bottoming out and be harsh on its reactions and only performing good on flat roads or the track...if you go over a road anomaly or a potholr with a GOOD suspension to absorb the beating right is it going to be the same thing with a so n so susp? no!

i did not ask a velvet carpet to put my car on it....

i asked opinions based on experience for 2-3 specific set up's that have my attention... and the people here have this experience...

some more input and i think i am convinced...

my car weights at 1490kg with 1/2 tank of gas in it...
i think it's quite good and there is some more to be saved in the very near future...around 40kg more with my poor estimates...

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Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

Could this be the solution ?

sorry did not understand the pic..care to be more clear?

**alexk** · 29-09-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nick///M3

one thing for the suspension is to be stiff and firm and it is another thing for the suspension to give you the idea of constantly bottoming out and be harsh on its reactions and only performing good on flat roads or the track...if you go over a road anomaly or a potholr with a GOOD suspension to absorb the beating right is it going to be the same thing with a so n so susp? no!

This is what is happening 99% of the time when someone puts a 'race' suspension to use it on the road.
It is better in one area, and worse in another 9 areas.
That's exactly why shimmy said earlier that the OEM suspension is the best thing for the road.
That's also the reason why I personally didn't change my suspension. Most of my kilometers are on the road (Swiss road which is better quality than many racetracks).

Also, my opinion is that if someone doesn't understand what the car is doing, it's better to stay away from adjustable suspension. You don't need any suspension wizards to tune the suspension if you understand what the car is doing and what you need to change.
Now don't get me wrong about this, that I am saying something between the lines. Quite the opposite, I am saying this in general because I have seen many guys with a super-duper suspension and have no clue about suspension settings/behavior whatsoever.

Last but not least, I will be able to provide some feedback next year about my favourite Ohlins suspension

29-09-2010, 05:58 PM	#23
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	I run Nitrons & IMO work great on track. Makes damping adjustment a doddle being in the engine bay. Not having to lay on your back & crawl under the car with a wee allen key or similar is a big plus. Little hard on road as I have uprated springs, but all the better for what the car is used for. PM moi if you need any more details, I can put you in touch with someone if wanting to go that route. Good Luck. __________________

29-09-2010, 06:23 PM	#24
nick///M3 S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Greece - Athens Posts: 50 Casino cash: $1718	i was thinking about AST as well but changed my mind for the same reasons plus the fact that some guys had some fitting problems so.... where can i find a quote for the intrax suspension??? it seems to be very popular here....!!! come on guys!!! keep em coming!!! cheers!!! __________________ Natural Aspirated... 12,7 compression ratio,CSL intake,288/280 cams,head work much much much more....

29-09-2010, 05:38 PM	#21
double_r Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 24 Casino cash: $697	Nick, you may want to take a look at ASTs as well. They're a monotube shock. Works very well at the track, which is what I primarily use it for, but also stock like comfort for street use.

29-09-2010, 08:31 PM	#26
double_r Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 24 Casino cash: $697	Moton has a streetsport kit and I think JRZ does as well.