Jellybean Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Looking at a few options , Top 3 choices from what I can see is Nitron R1 -- Straight Spring German Bilstein and progressive springs KW V3 -- Straight Spring From reading up, Nitron will have more precise valving , due to their design will result in a more firm ride from the high pressure nature of the design KW is Twin Tube low pressure design with the possibility of cavitation, resulting in performance loss, floaty feel and no consistency, to minimise cavitation KW use Nitrogen gas Bilstein are Mono/twin tube design, I think the Supra version is Mono I cannot see any benefits of Twin Tube over the Mono Tube , Twin Tube design is holding me back on KW V3 Mono Tube Dampening is better due to larger piston , better handling more predictable? Better heat dissipation Less complex design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Go Nitron you won't regret it:flame: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 What progressive springs are you considering for the german B6 bilsteins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Go Nitron you won't regret it:flame: Until the first time they need servicing, and he needs to either go the the expense and/or effort of removing all four shocks from the car and sending them to Nitron. Once every 2 years apparently, at £65 per shock (at least). Undoubtedly a great suspension setup, but massively overkill and a PITA for road use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 What progressive springs are you considering for the german B6 bilsteins? ^^this. I'm sold on getting the Bilsteins, no idea on springs though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) What progressive springs are you considering for the german B6 bilsteins? CW , I presume they are on par or close to Eibachs Edited February 16, 2017 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Go Nitron you won't regret it:flame: Too many pitfalls with them for the road and suitabilty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 CW , I presume they are on par or close to Eibachs I think CW is the best option I'm considering, but from what he said it's seems a bit like black magic, as he would have to have to have the car to supply the springs, and not just ship a set out. As I have a pair of CW springs sitting at home, and he didn't advise I just put them on the car, so I'm very confused by it all lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 I think CW is the best option I'm considering, but from what he said it's seems a bit like black magic, as he would have to have to have the car to supply the springs, and not just ship a set out. As I have a pair of CW springs sitting at home, and he didn't advise I just put them on the car, so I'm very confused by it all lol I got a price to just ship a set out, CW would most likely like to have it but I dont think he would need it I know there are caveats fitting aftermarket suspension especially with alot of us well beyond OE spec , but it was a gamble I was going to take even based on CW caveats CW setup is on par price wise with KW v3 , I am leaning towards KW due to the extra features , I will have greater threshold to dial them in CW setup is fixed adjustment , I am nervous it will be too soft on the road , height may be difficult to get the correct setting KW get great reviews downunder and stateside , few members on here; they use OE top mounts so I still have compliance in the suspension Difficult choice without siting in a car with CW or KW installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Drift_bear has a set of used Eibach lowering springs for sale I think, they are what I'm running on my Bilstein B6's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Until the first time they need servicing, and he needs to either go the the expense and/or effort of removing all four shocks from the car and sending them to Nitron. Once every 2 years apparently, at £65 per shock (at least). Undoubtedly a great suspension setup, but massively overkill and a PITA for road use. True but Nitron are a 30 min drive from me so all good! Can't say they are a PITA for road use, and they way I drive more overkill the better:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 True but Nitron are a 30 min drive from me so all good! Can't say they are a PITA for road use, and they way I drive more overkill the better:d I just cannot justify the price for road use and without a shake down in a Supra with them fitted plus if they were more designed for road use (Dust boots etc) I would be tempted Was reading up alot around KW V3 , I honestly cannot find a negative review , Audi, BMW, Porsche, pistonheads , Skyline, Supra , G35, Mercedes owners Half the price of Nitron, they are doing good prices on KW V3 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I just cannot justify the price for road use and without a shake down in a Supra with them fitted plus if they were more designed for road use (Dust boots etc) I would be tempted Was reading up alot around KW V3 , I honestly cannot find a negative review , Audi, BMW, Porsche, pistonheads , Skyline, Supra , G35, Mercedes owners Half the price of Nitron, they are doing good prices on KW V3 now KW would be my choice for adjustable suspension if I didn't have the money burning a hole in my pocket at a time! If I'm really honest though I would have gone for the CW setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 KW would be my choice for adjustable suspension if I didn't have the money burning a hole in my pocket at a time! If I'm really honest though I would have gone for the CW setup KW is the same money as CW setup , KW edges it , with KW you have a greater threshold for setting it up the way you want Cannot fault KW R&D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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