Nitron NTR R3 Coilover Systems, BMW E36 M3

NTR R3: The Pinnacle of Nitrons most Dynamic Race Suspension Systems.

Most people are aware that suspension is essential for high performance cars, and many have a vague idea of how most of it works but very few understand the finer details and understand how to get the best out of their car through correct setup. Unless you’re a racing driver with many hours experience, suspension can seem like a bit of a dark art. Multiway systems more so; with seemingly endless configurations and permutations 2and 3 way systems seem out of reach for all but the most hardcore.
After several years of working to improve the handling of many race cars and bikes, designing and producing every conceivable suspension component, Nitron Racing Systems was officially established in 1998 with the primary objective of producing the very finest racing shocks and backing them with unrivaled performance for the racer. Since then, Nitron’s worldwide success has spanned over a decade of prestigious race wins and lap records on both two and four wheels using the revered NTR series of shock absorbers.

Today, with direct motorsport involvement and a committed development program, every Nitron customer experiences cutting edge performance and design, proven on the world’s most demanding circuit and the latest evolution of technology in the NTR line. Here, Nitron offers its most prestigious and capable system ever conceived: The R3.
Always focusing on delivering serious performance and not compromising on design and build quality, both internally and externally- Nitron is the solution the most serious BMW racer needs to best the competition!
 

NTR R3 Complete Coilover Package:
We like different cars. We modify our cars to be individual. We each have our own driving style – and at the highest professional levels, cars are tuned with feedback from the driver and to have the edge over the competition by having adjustments that can "add" traction over less than perfect surfaces and on tracks that are challenging.

You are going to need the ability to make precise adjustments to have the edge. The R3 damper as Nitron's top of the line damper make no concessions, its for the pro or aspiring pro racer that looks for independent adjustment of bump and rebound, and even go one step further by offering both high and low speed bump control.
Low speed bump relates to roll, dive, squat and translates into the ‘feel’ that the driver gets when putting the car though its paces on track. If a car is struggling to put its power down and gain traction, softening the low speed bump will make the suspension more compliant, allowing the car to then deploy power more effectively while still offering resistant to roll. High speed bump control is about track use with a varying surface; thus allowing you to tune the suspension so that the car travels over curbs and rumble strips with reduced disruption to the chassis, allowing you to "widen" the track and follow an ideal racing line. If you face races in the rain or over a loose surface, the R3 is your ally in making the car feel planted yet sharp on these often treacherous and challenging scenarios.
More user friendly adjustment ultimately means the most dynamic performance for a given situation, giving these three-way adjustable dampers the most tunable performance to the drivers exacting preference.

That leads up to the type of adjustment and the range of the Nitron damper: Beware of just how much adjustment some after market damper kits offer – many kits in this price range state anything up to 40 clicks of adjustment! However they are usually not linear and often only have 5-10 clicks that actually make difference to the damping curve. Nitron shocks arrive (preset, may we add) with around 26 totally linear clicks. For most customers this means a simple initial setup process to find their individual ‘sweet spot’ and a ‘less 2 clicks’ for a wet set setup.

Remote reservoirs offer two very distinct advantages for serious performance automobiles: Lower operating temps and consistency over a long period of time. Consistency wins races and Nitrons generous amounts of oil and gas allow fade-free performance over any surface. Think of this is the same way a big brake kit offers extended performance by its additional capabilities to turn the cars velocity into brake heat, a very similar situation to the oil in the damper.
Also, remote reservoirs allow the lower valve to be located externally of the dampers stroke, that would normally be at the bottom most portion of a shock. This is allowing for tremendous amounts of travel and accurate valuing- imagine the chassis attitude during braking over bumps, rumble strips, track off or elevation change scenarios: having additional bump (compression) travel is a very handy thing indeed!

While a race suspensions job is to help keep the car in its most ideal state, with as much contact patch maintained to the road surface, the "race" moniker often fools the customer: Race suspension must allow for irregularities to be absorbed and their effect on the chassis quelled as quickly as possible. Perhaps then, the most impressive thing about the R3 Nitron shocks is that they are so capable, that even with 'race valving' and race spring rates over 1100lbs, our E92 is daily driven though the broken roads of urban Philadelphia with an unimaginable level of comfort, and could be used without issue on a street car (rear shock mount reinforcement is recommended in some instances).
Over the challenging surfaces and high speeds of the Nordschleife, which even professionals fear, the R3s job is to keep total composure of the chassis at life threatening speeds. Not only is it suited to this daunting task, but the R3 coilover system is the VLN record holder on the 'Ring with an N/A E92 M3.

We are proud to say that Nitron is equipped on many record holding BMWs and other vehicles around the world and has an unrivaled success rate on the E36 and E46 chassis, with just one example being a 7 time (in a row!) Overall 1st Place and overall championship win in the CSL Cup!
 

--Nitron R3, Formula Car Application-

Measure worth by on track victory's? Here's just a few

• 7 in a row overall 1st Place CSL Cup championships!

• 1st Place GT Cup

• 1-2 Finish UK Time Attack

• 1-2 Finish in GT Cup

• 1st Place Lotus UK Cup

• Wins AAA Saloon UK Championship

--Nitron R3, E46 CSL Application--

 

-----    NITRON NTR R3 for E36  M3    ----- Features: Comprised of (2) 3-way adjustable Piggyback-Reservoir Nitron Struts & (2) Remote Reservoir Rear shocks, fitted with Nitron's trusted German-made linear rate race springs, tender spirngs and Camber/Caster plates. Three adjuster knobs allow for both compression and rebound damping, along with high speed compression adjustment on each damper. R3 dampers feature adjustable spring platforms for ride height adjustment, and are length adjustable to set the ride height whilst maintaining even spring preload. Ideally valved for your chassis and spring rates of your choice: out of the box ready for 100% race-competitive track use. Further compatible with a wide range of spring rates once fitted by the large adjustment range of the damper knobs and serviceable / revalveable at any time. Performance and feedback: Nitron's 3-way adjustable R3 shock was designed to be the ultimate in performance honed to perfection on what are literally the fastest 2 and 4 wheel vehicles ever built. Nitron R3 offer high speed stability and long-life durability that enthusiasts and racers alike depend on for first place finishes. Heat dissipation and resistance to fade insures that your damping remains controlled over irregular surfaces from your favorite back road to a 265kph braking zone on the Nürburgring. This triple way kit offers effortless control over a wide range of damping adjustment; helping the driver to rapidly adjust and adapt to changing circuits and varying conditions. Spherical mounts are included front and rear so all road inputs are transmitted directly into the damper, maximizing wheel control and providing optimum feedback to the driver's finger tips while Nitron's excellent damping properties maintain surprisingly good road manners. High camber lower strut tubes are optional, and build-in additional negative camber for the full blow race car that desires the maximum amount of front camber without the issues of customizing and cutting parts of the chassis. Designed, Engineered & Hand Built in the UK Designed in house using the latest 3D CAD techniques, Nitron race shocks are machined from billet and hand built entirely in the UK. Using the very latest 3D CAD modeling software, Nitron is able to rapidly design and calculate the optimum solution as a response from testing at the circuit. Each race shock is fully serviceable on demand, and made bespoke to order with customized spring and damping configurations per the customers chassis and needs. Nitron's design team benefits from many years experience in machining, materials technology, hydraulics and F1 race car and bike engineering; a combination that very few organizations can compete against. Industrial design and aesthetics is an integral part of the design process; ensuring that the finished look and feel of Nitron shocks are among the best in the world; reflecting the commitment to quality and performance the racer feels. Thats not all... Nitron's engineers do not just design the shocks based on manufacturing or computer generated calculations, but call upon first hand experiences of the unique demands racing and race machines place upon ideas. Many of the Nitron team either race themselves or have worked with top drivers and riders to directly assist in top podium finishes. This experience filters through and is evident in each damper with technology such as their unique low speed compression adjustment offering precise handling, tuning and feedback like nothing else in this price range. Nitron use the best combination of in-house prototyping and specialist machining to manufacture and control the quality of every component that goes into a Nitron shock. They work with leading industry experts supplying to F1 teams, with 5-axis machining, honing and welding. This same facility's goal is of course to produce the most accurate parts available- critical for longevity and precise performance and is the very same that build each damper for you! Every component is individually assessed and assembled by hand at their Oxfordshire facility, in the heart of ‘Motorsport Valley’ in England. Qualified technicians have active interests in Motorsport and first hand experience with the importance that quality and reliability play in creating the winning formula. Before any shocks leave Nitron's facility, they are inspected, tested and signed off, giving you the confidence when your out there; pushing the limits!


 

NTR-R3 kit features :

• Simultaneous bump, high-speed bump, and rebound damping adjustment
• Applications are realworld tested and tuned in the UK with many tested on the 'Ring.
• Ride height adjustment, with all c-spanner wrenches included
• Nitron camber and castor adjustable pillow-ball top mounts
• Inclusive of Nitron's German-made linear rate race springs
• Top plates isolated on needle roller bearing for precise steering, a feature unique to Nitron
• Independent length adjustment for elimination of preload and ride height issues
• High-camber lower strut tubes optional
• Fully screw-together assembly: easily rebuildable / revalveable. No more specialty tool headaches
• 1 year manufacturer warranty backed by Motorsports level tech support
• UK designed and manufactured Gas-Monotube design for ultimate control
   

Suitable for:
-Driving Events/ Driving Schools/ HPDE, etc.
-Time Trial / Hillclimb / Time Attack
-All out competition / Touring Car Racing
-EVEN... Comfortable Daily Driving

About Nitron
Nitron Racing Systems is new to the US market, but continues its commitment  to quality and support that have made them a dominating force in Europe. Highlights for the BMW enthusiast include the 'CSL Cup' where it's BMW vs. BMW as well as on the Nurburgring, where Nitrons are setting world lap-records with several different platforms, including the fastest VLN time in an N/A engine E9x M3!

Nitron's aim is supplying the best possible shocks made to the highest specifications. Nitron now sells shocks all over the world and continues to strive to supply the highest quality along with making product lines that offer high value next to the competition. Every single Nitron damper is hand built for the individual customer. This means Nitron can build the kit to suit your individual application and style, affording the ability to custom spring and valve the shocks at the factory.