Nitrons are go!
10-06-2005, 12:52 AM
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I was kicked off the circuit by 11.30am due to the noise restriction so I didn't get a chance to play with the settings. I did do a 4 hour round trip to refit my cat, but the dB rating actually increased 
I probably got 40 laps in.
I probably got 40 laps in.
10-06-2005, 01:08 AM
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Passengered in Craig's car yesterday and was very impressed. I had sort of promised myself I'd buy an Elise/Exige if I got tempted to spend this sort of money on the S for track day type modifications but I will probably be speaking to Nitron next year 
just got to get them on the car now!
11-01-2005, 05:21 AM
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Craig/Steven how are you finding the shocks now? Also is there a big need to have separate adjusters for the rebound/compression settings or not? I ideally would like to keep things simple just as Mike. I know that on a trackday I will forever be playing around with the adjustments and never get it right and therefore want to remove that as a possibility. How much more benefit have you two felt with being able to adjust each independently of the other and have you used it in this way?
Do either one of you adjust the ride height regularly or do you leave it on one setting? On a trackday do you adjust the rebound or compression settings numerous times or do you do it once and get it right?
So many questions and my head hurts!
I have also been in touch with AST who are have an S2000 setup off the shelf for the 2 way adjustable and can do the 3 way too. The 2 way will cost
Do either one of you adjust the ride height regularly or do you leave it on one setting? On a trackday do you adjust the rebound or compression settings numerous times or do you do it once and get it right?
So many questions and my head hurts!
I have also been in touch with AST who are have an S2000 setup off the shelf for the 2 way adjustable and can do the 3 way too. The 2 way will cost
11-01-2005, 06:01 AM
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Tha pdf is too confusing for a quick read during work hours 
Right, rebound damping is the most important adjustment on a decently set up damper so the Sport model will be fine Rahul. I have not adjusted either the high or low speed compression settings as you need plenty of track time to feel the different settings.
With regard to the AST shocks, I very much doubt they are gas monotube shocks (the "monotube" important) and so are less reilisent to a good work out because the piston head is smaller (running within a second skin rather than just the shock body that we see from the outside).
The advantage of the more expensive Nitrons and other remote reservoir shocks is that you have more fluid capacity and thus better damper control.
I think Nitron Sport model shocks combined with some stiffer anti roll bars will enable you to dart in and out of slow moving traffic on your weekend overtaking sessions without suffering nasty bodyroll or poor traction on the bumpy roads
Right, rebound damping is the most important adjustment on a decently set up damper so the Sport model will be fine Rahul. I have not adjusted either the high or low speed compression settings as you need plenty of track time to feel the different settings.
With regard to the AST shocks, I very much doubt they are gas monotube shocks (the "monotube" important) and so are less reilisent to a good work out because the piston head is smaller (running within a second skin rather than just the shock body that we see from the outside).
The advantage of the more expensive Nitrons and other remote reservoir shocks is that you have more fluid capacity and thus better damper control.
I think Nitron Sport model shocks combined with some stiffer anti roll bars will enable you to dart in and out of slow moving traffic on your weekend overtaking sessions without suffering nasty bodyroll or poor traction on the bumpy roads
11-01-2005, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rahula,Nov 1 2005, 02:21 PM
Do either one of you adjust the ride height regularly or do you leave it on one setting? On a trackday do you adjust the rebound or compression settings numerous times or do you do it once and get it right?
On a track day I just fiddle with the rebound settings but I may tap MarkB to give some expert advice at Bedford Autodrome