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My 2015 has comfort suspension and I’d like to tighten up the suspension and eliminate body roll without making the ride really harsh. My use is primarily on the street. From all I’ve read it seems that KW and BC may be the best (only?) options. If anyone has done this mod I’d really appreciate your thoughts- pros/cons etc. based on your experience. Thanks.
If in your situation, I would probably either go with Nitrons (I have them on my Lotus and LOVE them, they are adjustable to dial in the ride/handling balance) or buy the factory sports pack, which will not only get you the stiffer shocks and springs but also uprate the sway bars and forged wheels..At least it did for my Vantage, perhaps the newer cars have different options. The Nitrons are constructed of aluminum and hand build in England, can you think of a better story to match an Aston Martin? To reduce roll without affecting ride, you probably should look into sway bars only. This will do exactly what you are asking.
Last edited by blue2000s; Oct 25, 2020 at 09:42 PM.
I have the KWs and love them. It dialed in the ride quality and handling of my Vantage to a sporty setting with little body roll and comfortable enough for passengers to not complain.
My Dampers were custom made for my Vantage. If I had to buy outside of my circle, id go with KW
That being said, Im running BC coilovers with custom airsprings on my driver and it still rides like a Lexus. if theyve (BC) moved the adjustment **** to the bottom of the rear shock, i would have no issue buying their product for my AM..... And they will let u order custom spring rates with theirs
Last edited by PaperBoy; Oct 28, 2020 at 03:01 AM.
I am getting Ohlin Road and Track dampers made by a company based at the 'Ring would do suspension etc for Gt3 cars. They have been tested and dyno'd etc by Valiant_ecosse (instagram) a company would build vantage "clubsport" style cars.
I believe there is some reference to a thread I started so wanted to provide some final feedback - I have done a few things to correct my issues on track with the Nitrons. These were items I had to figure out on my own listed below - I also had to do some modifications to get the pin type adjusters to work but it came out nice in the end - Was never satisfied with the post sale service from Nitron but Stuart at Velocity AP is GREAT -
1) Changed to a 19inch wheel (BC Forged) - The 20 inch wheel diamiter was just to large for track work with this set up
2) Raised the ride height another ~1/4 inch
3) Increased spring rates slightly
My V8VS does not see track time much as I have a race car but wanted it to be well suited on track - I was finally able to accomplish this
Talk with Velocity AP - They can get you set up with a nice kit from Nitron with the lessons learned -
I believe there is some reference to a thread I started so wanted to provide some final feedback - I have done a few things to correct my issues on track with the Nitrons. These were items I had to figure out on my own listed below - I also had to do some modifications to get the pin type adjusters to work but it came out nice in the end - Was never satisfied with the post sale service from Nitron but Stuart at Velocity AP is GREAT -
1) Changed to a 19inch wheel (BC Forged) - The 20 inch wheel diamiter was just to large for track work with this set up
2) Raised the ride height another ~1/4 inch
3) Increased spring rates slightly
My V8VS does not see track time much as I have a race car but wanted it to be well suited on track - I was finally able to accomplish this
Talk with Velocity AP - They can get you set up with a nice kit from Nitron with the lessons learned -
thanks for the information! What was it about the 20” wheels that were an issue out of interest? Too skinny a tyre wall? What spec wheels are you running now?
if theyve (BC) moved the adjustment **** to the bottom of the rear shock, i would have no issue buying their product for my AM..... And they will let u order custom spring rates with theirs
