SUSPENSION CHOICE KW or NITRON...!!! (heeelp )

[Curly]

Yeah sure, but what about if it had 90% fuel and you in it ? :whistle:

Well matt i would say with a full tank and me 1545kgs carn't be certain till i get down to ikea and get new scales

[shimmy]

What benefit's does the KW Clubsport/Intrax 1K2 etc kit actually give over OEM suspension?

Is it just a case that body roll is reduced or can you genuinely feel the improved bump/rebound etc in the kit/strut?

Dan

Depends where you are driving and what geo one is running

My guess thru trying both I'd that on A& B roads in UK the OEM will give you a better ride, better grip.

Face facts in that BMW built the suspension to run the ring as fast as possible. I personally doubt on road Tyres and geo a/m suspension will be any better.

[Dan]

What benefit's does the KW Clubsport/Intrax 1K2 etc kit actually give over OEM suspension?

Is it just a case that body roll is reduced or can you genuinely feel the improved bump/rebound etc in the kit/strut?

[s.mac]

AST non rear coil over is working well for me, but if it's not for track OEM can't be faulted

[shimmy]

really its not...hahahaha!!!

waiting reply for simpson motorsport also.....!!!
is the coilover in the rear that much problem???

i asked for the second choice - trackday....:whistle:

Rear coilovers can crack the rear turret metal work. Choices are;

1. Cage linking turrets
2. Rear strutt brace (solid pref)
3. BMW Z3 reinforcement plates
4. Welded thickening plates.

Even though item 4 is a good option you've got to think 'what happens if you need to take the car to BMW for subframe/floor cracks so I woul rule it out. Solution needs to be reversible.

I used 2 & 3 together. A few guys gave had bad turret cracking.

[Rutkowski]

Nick - have you considered Bilstein PSS10 at all? It's a really good compromise between track and a fast B road. :thumbs: PSS10 is Perfect for a fast B road really.

[alexk]

is the coilover in the rear that much problem???

Nope, unless you have a cage in the car :hahaha:


Guys, your scales are out of order !
I need to take the car to Sportec to weight it, in a proper Swiss scale.

[nick///M3]

OEM

its not want you want to hear but its the truth:thumbs:

really its not...hahahaha!!!

waiting reply for simpson motorsport also.....!!!
is the coilover in the rear that much problem???

i asked for the second choice - trackday....:whistle:

[nick///M3]

Sorry I cant help I have got a Cayman 1435 kilos stock with half a tank of juice :smokin:

aahhh hate you for your weight...but in a straight line...sorry....!!!!:thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

Sorry I cant help I have got a Cayman 1435 kilos stock with half a tank of juice :smokin:

It's also fully loaded with ICE and the latest disco tunes.:smokin:

[mattCSLnut]

Sorry I cant help I have got a Cayman 1435 kilos stock with half a tank of juice :smokin:

Yeah sure, but what about if it had 90% fuel and you in it ? :whistle:

[Curly]

ehm....sorry guys

any more input on the suspensions????

come on...i know you got lighter cars....:thumbs:

i wanna hear some more pleaaaase!!!!!:beer:

Sorry I cant help I have got a Cayman 1435 kilos stock with half a tank of juice :smokin:

[shimmy]

OEM

its not want you want to hear but its the truth:thumbs:

[nick///M3]

ehm....sorry guys

any more input on the suspensions????

come on...i know you got lighter cars....:thumbs:

i wanna hear some more pleaaaase!!!!!:beer:

[_Nathan_]

Aircon is circa 12-15kg, Xenons 4kg I believe.