Nitron elec-TRON coilovers availabilty
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Thirdgen89gta
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Haven't been able to find anything on this. But doe the Elec-TRON shocks interface with CANBus to read proactively react to things like braking/cornering to reduce dive/roll? Does it tie into drive modes at all?
or is the control stand alone and work just on Accelerometer readings.
or is the control stand alone and work just on Accelerometer readings.
The DCU part contains sensor package.
(1) 3 axis accelerometer
(1) 3 axis gyro
We were discussing this the other day. Could be a cool evolution to add on canbus integration via obd2 port dongle etc. @GRP @shinoo
Could be a massive situational awareness improvement for nitron electron logic, one would think..
I will hopefully have my car back tomorrow, will share thoughts on system
Thirdgen89gta
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Basically, I'm thinking, something like this is a MagRide upgrade, possibly on the level of GM's implementation which is phenomenal.
Having it be able to have multiple damping profiles based on Drive Mode + reacting to CANbus data like brake pedal, or Steering input could open all sorts of performance improvements.
Slam on the brakes and have it respond by preemptively stiffening the front shocks to reduce brake dive, same for controlling body roll.
Don't think you an get all of it without something like Ride Height sensors like the GM system has.
But Tractive Performance has a kit like this for the Focus RS which basically upgrades the Dual Mode stock setup to an active system that reacts to CANBus data. I was always going to buy that before I decided that modding the RS was a waste since I was going to trade it in for something in a year or two.
In the conversations I’ve had with the folks at Nitron HQ, they seem to have a genuine appetite to further improve the system, but are stretched a bit thin at the moment.
A middle ground approach might be a DCU +, which integrates additional sensors within its stand alone universe. Might be easier than accessing secured can us data.
Would generic obd2 help at all?
Thirdgen89gta
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Things like brake, steering angle should be generic obd2 I think.
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Does anyone have these installed yet?
I am very sick, chasing son around past week. The electrons are very good so far, haven’t had chance to really test them out.
Once I have a bit more data I’ll share my thoughts.
Very happy with combination of Jubu monoballs + electron clubsport
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We can’t wait to read all about it.
Does it offer the lift system option.
Did you get that option?
Feel better
Does it offer the lift system option.
Did you get that option?
Feel better
I did get front axle lift, yes
So it’s the R1 club sport, with Electron and FAL, for V6 Emira, right?
Yes, but I have custom spring rates. 500/750. Halfway between fast road and club sport.
With the clubsport damper valving.
I think it’s ideal for a street / track hybrid.
Big spread between comfort and track modes
Keep in mind, the mono balls remove all rubber from control arm bushings, so you lose some spring rate there. Idk how much.
Steering feel went from mild disappointment to reminiscent of my 600lt.
I haven’t had chance to drive much due to illness holidays and snow, now headed to tulum to… *convalesce*
I had to google what monoballs were - thinking this might just be a tradename for some kind of rose-joint.
Seems I was kind of right - seems like monoballs are similar but are built sealed rather than having to be sealed in a separate dust boot like with rose joints.
Pros and cons for both I guess.
But going from standard bushings to monoballs/rosejoints will make a big difference to the suspension feel, it seems to make the handling feel a lot more precise & communicative - this was one of the best track upgrades I did on my Elise.
Yes, sealed spherical bearing. Only rubber is the o-ring seal. They are delicious. I am over the moon with the set up so far.
The controller interface isn’t ideal. I’m going to talk to Nitron about maybe coming up with a better interface. To be clear, this not a suspension function issue, but rather an control interface / UI design issue.
In terms of suspension function, so far so very good
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Suspension rocks. Front axle lift works well. Makes a chirp noise to let you know it’s full lifted. 1” lift at front axle so a bit more at chin.
I call it hydraulic mouse bc of the noise it makes.
The delay wasn’t fun, and the lack of instructions wasn’t ideal, but the system has worked beautifully so far and I feel comfortable recommending to anyone looking to expand the bandwidth of the chassis while also increasing max attack capability. Have your cake and eat it too, just $$$
I call it hydraulic mouse bc of the noise it makes.
The delay wasn’t fun, and the lack of instructions wasn’t ideal, but the system has worked beautifully so far and I feel comfortable recommending to anyone looking to expand the bandwidth of the chassis while also increasing max attack capability. Have your cake and eat it too, just $$$
Awesome to hear! How was the wiring routed for the electrons? Where is the damper controller stored?
Here is a diagram. The square shape is the controller. It’s basically the base of the armrest on rear shelf below carpeting.
The cable routing wasn’t super fun for my mechanic, but we were initially attempting it totally blind with no instructions at all.
I hope (and reasonably expect) that others will have an easier time with the install. Nitron’s instructions should only get better with time.
Now we just need their cool led screen interface to launch!
(If anyone wants to talk to my mechanic for install tips, he will almost surely do so for a carton of menthols)
Totally reasonable, but for me, additional electron (parts and labor) cost was money well spent.That looks like a headache to route, I think I’ll just stick with regular and have front axle lift
If someone wants to daily the car and also have it really hold up on track, electron is an elegant solution.
Otherwise headache maybe not worth it
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