Nitron race shock settings????

[Garth400]

Hi there, hoping someone can offer some guidance on the settings for a Nitron 3 way adjustable racing shock?

I have just managed to purchase a second hand Nitron 3 way race shock for my 1992 NC30. Due to finances my intention is to run the shock for a year till winter then send it off to Nitron for a service and replacement res hose (this has a damaged outer hose).

In the mean time I was wondering if anyone had a base point I could start from for the settings for the high and low speed compression and the damping?

Also I know the NC 30 corners much better when sitting about 30mm higher (was looking at getting one of Ricks jack up kits till I came across this shock) does anyone have an eye to eye measurement for an after market shock as it's nice and easy to adjust while it's on my bench.

I weigh about 13 stone with all my gear on and I have a 725 lb spring fitted to the shock. Is this spring ok or should I look to change that as well in the winter? I can always try and loose a few lbs for the summer.

Many thanks for any advice on this, this is a great forum and has helped me loads over the last 7 years of opening my NC.

Regards

Gareth

[StrayAlien]

I am no expert, but 750 will likely be too soft for you. I am 80kg or 12.5ish stone with gear and the spec sheet they sent me says 850, but 900 was too soft and see this thread for some other thoughts:

viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42081

The spec sheet says shock length 306mm +3/-4 which is not terrific. A later conversation with Nitron said they were now at 310mm +6/-1. Still with the 850.

A stock shock is 305mm. If your Nitron is in this ballpark consider ordering a longer lower clevis from them. Their shock is adjustable for 7mm but you'll want a good starting point.

All this is on the standard VFR linkage / pull arm. Not shortened or RVF'd.