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nurburgring · 06-12-2007, 11:18 AM

I beg to differ when cleong says.... springs are only meant for aesthetics.

I love my NF210s on the road. Its supple enough, yet... it gives me alot better handling compared to stock. Turn in improves, car feels so much more direct.

I wouldnt even go near the track with stock suspension. THe NFs are pretty soft, so the stock dampers does an acceptable job calming things down. I love to take the NFs over undulating country roads with real world ridges, bumps and what have you.

However, if you're installing stiff springs on stock dampers, it would feel crappy. I have driven cars which felt like they have no damping because of the springs. CHoppy. Harsh.

On the track however, G forces are consistently high over sustained periods. That is when I felt I needed stiffer dampers and springs. But seriously, how often do I drive on the track ?

You may get 2 second faster lap times for the occasional track session, but I believe it will rattle the shit out of you on a poorly maintained roads. IN fact, you'll probably be so much slower on the road... trying to avoid bumps, manholes, etc etc.
I think the NFs and stock dampers are good for the road, realist

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06-12-2007, 11:18 AM	#17
nurburgring ringmeister Drives: YARIS 1.5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 80	I beg to differ when cleong says.... springs are only meant for aesthetics. I love my NF210s on the road. Its supple enough, yet... it gives me alot better handling compared to stock. Turn in improves, car feels so much more direct. I wouldnt even go near the track with stock suspension. THe NFs are pretty soft, so the stock dampers does an acceptable job calming things down. I love to take the NFs over undulating country roads with real world ridges, bumps and what have you. However, if you're installing stiff springs on stock dampers, it would feel crappy. I have driven cars which felt like they have no damping because of the springs. CHoppy. Harsh. On the track however, G forces are consistently high over sustained periods. That is when I felt I needed stiffer dampers and springs. But seriously, how often do I drive on the track ? You may get 2 second faster lap times for the occasional track session, but I believe it will rattle the shit out of you on a poorly maintained roads. IN fact, you'll probably be so much slower on the road... trying to avoid bumps, manholes, etc etc. I think the NFs and stock dampers are good for the road, realist