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Noisy Nitrons ?
AndyHamp replied to AndyHamp's topic in Ride/Handling/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tyres
jimn, See my earlier post. I have no idea exactly what they did but Mark was a very happy bunny with whatever HPE did. It sounded like a machining fault on the bushes but not sure what needed to be fixed. Andy -
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Sam, Found a note from Mark... The problem was found by Dan at https://www.hpeauto.co.uk/ It's possible that the problem you have is not the same but worth a try.... -
Noisy Nitrons ?
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Sam, I think the fix was just some minor matching of the bushes... I'm assuming it's a manufacturing fault that was only on some bushes. I think we're only talking about a thou or two... I'll send you Marks contact details via PM tomorrow. Andy -
Noisy Nitrons ?
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Well it's hard to say that the handling is much better as I've only managed to do about 50 miles since fitting. But, yes it feels like it is to me and I can easily tweek things how I want. BUT... the guy I sold them too discovered what the problem is! Apparently it's the bushes that are at fault... I don't know the details but I can put you in touch with him if you want.... IIRC the wrong size allows the shock to move in the Bush and then it knocks. Andy -
Noisy Nitrons ?
AndyHamp replied to AndyHamp's topic in Ride/Handling/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tyres
As an update... @tomprout I have now fitted 3 ways to the car and have to say they are just perfect. No bangs or knocks or anything unexpected. Very happy bunny ! So far the handling seems exactly the same but don't want to drive it far until it's been in for a full geo. These ones are factory spec Cupsports with 500/850 springs (road spec rather than the factory 550/1100) -
I've just fitted a new set of 3 ways onto my 350 sport. On the factory cars how do you access the canisters to adjust them ? Offside is accessible (a bit awkward) but the near side one is blocked off by the airbox and coolant (?) header. Are the cup etc cars different ? Anyone able to send a photo of the way it's set up ?
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Noisy Nitrons ?
AndyHamp replied to AndyHamp's topic in Ride/Handling/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tyres
Not totally ...... I had them rebuilt by Nitron (FOC) and they are quieter but still make some noise under specific circumstances (smallish pot holes). I'm currently awaiting for a new set of 3 ways, as I'm craving a bit more adjust-ability than the 1 ways can provide. (and everyone tells me they are quieter too) Anyone want a cheap set of NTR 46 one way adjustables (550/1100) 😂 -
I'm going to spend some time this weekend playing with my pressures as i feel the car on Nitrons feels much too "floaty". I was wondering what others are running ? Currently i'm running 28/32 with Nitron suspension and std Pirelli Corsa's
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Noisy Nitrons ?
AndyHamp replied to AndyHamp's topic in Ride/Handling/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tyres
@RedViper Do you find that changing the settings on the shocks makes any difference ? ie quieter on "Soft", noiser on "hard" ? Do you think is gets quieter as they "warm up" ? Just interested in your observations, so far. For reference, if it wasn't for the noise I'd be very happy, the car feels like it's on rails. -
Noisy Nitrons ?
AndyHamp replied to AndyHamp's topic in Ride/Handling/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tyres
Thanks Bibs.... i've already made contact, just waiting for a call back -
Noisy Nitrons ?
AndyHamp replied to AndyHamp's topic in Ride/Handling/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tyres
Thanks for the feedback ... i'm going to go have a chat with the nice people at Back on Track for a professional opinion. -
Noisy Nitrons ?
AndyHamp replied to AndyHamp's topic in Ride/Handling/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tyres
Seriously? Happy to accept that there is more road noise but this sounds like some is hitting the chassis with a hammer. If this is normal, they can have them back... 😡