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[ratboiler]

Just had a set of Nitrons fitted hence my VXR shocks are for sale. The speedo says they have done 12k miles and they look OK, I can picture them if you want. Best offer will secure them, I am in the Bedford area for those interested but also commute to Hammersmith by car each day.

[Pidgeon]

I used a set of these for track use and can highly recommend them as a budget suspension improvement. The body control is superior to the VXT units and the nasty roll oversteer controlled.

[bigbadben]

I realise you say 'best offer secures' but what ball-park are you looking for?

[ratboiler]

OK I did not realise I would get so many personal mails. As a ball park figure I want £150 for them and will let them go on Friday 1700 hrs Just to confirm they are off my VXR which has done 12k miles maily in the dry, no track days just normal road use.

[MEAGY]

OK I did not realise I would get so many personal mails.

As a ball park figure I want £150 for them and will let them go on Friday 1700 hrs

Just to confirm they are off my VXR which has done 12k miles maily in the dry, no track days just normal road use.

you have pm

[ratboiler]

I think I need to be a little more explicite, I want to get the best price I can for these, because as you can imagine I have just forked out a bundle on the new shocks, so The minimum I want for these shocks is £150. The person that PM's me with the best offer over £150 will hear from me by PM on Friday at 1700 will get to come pick them up.

[MEAGY]

I think I need to be a little more explicite, I want to get the best price I can for these, because as you can imagine I have just forked out a bundle on the new shocks, so

The minimum I want for these shocks is £150.
The person that PM's me with the best offer over £150 will hear from me by PM on Friday at 1700 will get to come pick them up.

are they adjustable front & back?

[ratboiler]

As far as I am aware they are not adjustable, the VXR came out with the standard Bilsten shocks which are the ones I am selling, or you could have a set of Ohlins fitted at a further £1000, which was a good deal at the time.

[Pidgeon]

They are non adjustable. Give a similar or slightly increased ride height on a T. Damping and spring rates increased. Better on track, more harsh on the road.

[MEAGY]

They are non adjustable. Give a similar or slightly increased ride height on a T. Damping and spring rates increased. Better on track, more harsh on the road.

so they are not lower? all the vxr`s ive seen look alot more squat....than a vxt

[Pidgeon]

so they are not lower? all the vxr`s ive seen look alot more squat....than a vxt

What other differences are there between the two cars?

[M8VXL]

The 16" fronts will have a difference of the look? Marc

[Pidgeon]

The 16" fronts will have a difference of the look?

Marc

Yep, and the tyres are of a lower section

[super fandango]

So let me get this right - the VXR shock is slightly longer!? If I put the VXR shocks on my VXT with aftermarket 16" fronts (with the typical VXR type tyres), then my VXT should have a similar ride height to the VXR, or is there difference in the location of the upper shock mounting point? If this is the case, then likewise, if I put the aftermarket 16" wheels on my VXT without changing the standard shocks, then in theory my car will ride lower than a std VXR. Any clarification would help. Thanks Matt

[colgy]

I was under the impression that VXR springs on a tubby would make it sit approximately 20mm lower? And I've already bid......

Edited by colgy, 09 August 2006 - 10:09 PM.

[MEAGY]

I was under the impression that VXR springs on a tubby would make it sit approximately 20mm lower?
And I've already bid......

yep me 2...but im not bidding till this is cleared up!!!

[Pidgeon]

For once, I do know what I am talking about as as I have had a set on and off my car several times. I would fit them for track days and remove them afterwards. The ride height is as I said above. VXR's have a smaller front wheel and lower tyre profile, therefore will appear lower. The suspension pick up points are identical to a VXT. Mr Superfandango, you should know that the length of the shock had no effect on ride height. The relevant factors are spring seat height, spring length and spring rate. The VXR springs are increased rate to a T, but I cannot comment upon length or whether the seat is in the same position on the damper.

Edited by Partridge, 10 August 2006 - 11:21 AM.

[super fandango]

Thanks Partridge but I'm completely confused now. I was under the impression that the recommended tyres for the 16" front wheels were 50 profile, which would result in a slightly higher side wall, thus maintaining (as opposed to decreasing) ride height coupled with VXR shocks. I appreciate the shock length is dependant on spring length/rate etc but I'm actually suprised that the VXR shocks would increase ride height over the VXT equivalents. I'm not going to question it as I've never had the two in my hand. I'm contemplating the VXR shocks for everyday use with the odd trackday but on balance would you say that I'm compromising day to day use in favour of a very occasional track outing? Have you got experience of Nitrons - if so, what are your thoughts? Thx

[Pidgeon]

Yep, fair point on the tyres, the VXT is 175/55 so a 96.25mm high sidewall, the VXR (I think) has a 195/50 so a 97.5 mm sidewall. The 16" wheeel will lower the body 12 mm, so net reduction of 11 mm at the front. I never examined the shock bodies side by side, so cannot comment on difering spring seat position. As to compromising daily driving, that is a rather subjective. There are many on here who run stiffer springs and damping upon the road and swear by it. I have to accept I am getting on a bit and the VX is my daily driver that covers big mileages. I could not wait to remove the VXR units after a T/D and IMO the std. VXT set up is the ideal sport/comfort compromise, for the road. As to Nitrons, there are a set in my garage (why I sold my VXR gear). I will be fitting them for my next TD which is Bedford on BH Monday. I will be on the track at Snetterton, but in 'the other car.' HTH

[P11 COV]

I have Partridges old VXR shocks but haven't fitted them yet. I also hace VXR wheels and tyres. When fitted I would expect my car to be identical (ride hieght wise) to a standard VXR. i would have thought the rest of the car would be the same. I shall do some before and after measurements/photos. Mine will be fitted at Plans next week. Partridge... I would have thought it wouldn't be the best idea to swap different dampers in and out between track days. Surely with different shocks the car needs the geo setting to be optimised for each set of shocks/springs?