Coilover options for i4
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Jubu has Ohlins for i4.
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JUBU spec Ohlins TTX suspension road & sport (2-way)… PURE ART
Figured might as well do it right the first time. In my Alfa 4C, went with KW 2-ways as an early adopter when they were first released. More coilover development happened over the next years making me FOMO. Lol. So decided to just do it right the first time with the Emira. The Emria stock...
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Weird, I emailed them back in January and they said they were finishing up development of their electron r1 and r3 kits. I would assume non electron would be easier or the first to be developed. They were even asking if I wanted to pre order the kit.
Contacted Nitron today and got this response back:
"Thanks for reaching out. We expect the Emira I4 kit to be released within the next couple of months. Stay tuned to our website or your favorite Nitron Suspension dealer for a press release."
I inquired specifically about the NTR R1 Fastroad 1 Way 40MM Coilover Kit.
"Thanks for reaching out. We expect the Emira I4 kit to be released within the next couple of months. Stay tuned to our website or your favorite Nitron Suspension dealer for a press release."
I inquired specifically about the NTR R1 Fastroad 1 Way 40MM Coilover Kit.
Any idea what the difference is between I4 and V6 springs/shocks design? The front hardware is the same AFAIK, it’s only the rear that may have some small differences.
Thanks for the reply, I figured the hardware was basically the same but thanks for confirming it
Ok, understood, but the difference between the models is hardly a big difference IMO. The models basically weigh the same and have the same weight distribution (near as damnit) so why would they need significantly different spring rates or (adjustable) damping? (No expert on the matter, just doesn’t make much sense).
Well, if Lotus is even changing spring rates amongst the same model (i.e., Touring has a couple of different spring rates amongst the V6 Touring model per posts on this forum), it tells me the suspension tuning is a bit more complicated than we think. Hopefully, Nitron get something done soon for the i4.
Remember the rear subframes are different (obviously) since they carry different engines and weights, even the rear wheels and offests are different between the V6 and I4...but we are assuming the delay and extended length in development has some linear relationship to the complexity of solving the problem, which may be the case. But it also may be the case that, they are just busy with other stuff...or the doner research car didn't come in time, or something not related to the development of the suspension is affecting this timeline, or they are pointing their finite resources somewhere else with a bigger market, etc. 2 months away is very close so that's good news
These aren't listed yet on the NITRON site or the GRP site.....is this legit?
www.komo-tec.com
Suspension Kit Nitron NTR40 Fast Road for Emira i4 AMG
Suspension Kit Nitron NTR40 Fast Road for Emira i4 AMG
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I visited KomoTec a few weeks ago and talked with them and they say they are able to order for i4 also.These aren't listed yet on the NITRON site or the GRP site.....is this legit?
Suspension Kit Nitron NTR40 Fast Road for Emira i4 AMG
Suspension Kit Nitron NTR40 Fast Road for Emira i4 AMG
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So I ordered a set last week and was informed that it was 3-4 weeks delivery time, so I will find out during August if this was true or not.
At least KomoTec is a well known Lotus tuner/dealer that has been around for almost 30 years and they also run a successful racing team with Lotus. So I don’t think they’ll risk their name to put up this if it wasn’t legit.
Nitron response from this morning:
We are working on the Emira i4 in a couple of weeks. They should be available to order by end of August with a lead time of about 5-6 weeks. Yes, we will have recommended spring rates for road use. We hope to hear back from you then. Or feel free to contact any of our dealer/installers that are local to you.
We are working on the Emira i4 in a couple of weeks. They should be available to order by end of August with a lead time of about 5-6 weeks. Yes, we will have recommended spring rates for road use. We hope to hear back from you then. Or feel free to contact any of our dealer/installers that are local to you.
That's weird, we have owners installed Nitron a few months back already, not sure if it is the same model though.
Nitron is likely running "beta" versions with repeat customers or shops that have a relationship with them. I know in So. Cal there's at least one shop working on different spring rates with Nitron for the i4. I'm guessing they are waiting for as much feedback as possible before releasing standard offerings to the i4 masses.
That makes sense, thanks for the info!
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