MeisterR GT1 Coilovers - Opinion
MeisterR GT1 Coilovers - Opinion
While the outside of the GT1 look similar to the Zeta-R, the internal is completely different.
I'll try to name a few parts, but there are quite a lot:
1. GT1 Piston: Precision CNC Aluminium: there are quite a few feature in this piston, I will work put up the details later.
2. GT1 bump stop: Progressive rate bump stop design to come into play progressively to aid comfort.
3. GT1 damper shaft seal: CNC made in house using Ultrasound tested Austrian Polyurethane.
A normal damper will never exceed 40 bars of pressure, our shaft seal is rated to 400 bars.
This damper shaft seal is one main reason we offer a Life-time Warranty, because it is actually that good.
Like I said before, the life-time warranty is for the life of the original purchaser, but no limitation on time or miles.
The long as nothing is physically damaged such as a bent rod or a score shaft, we will rebuild it free of charge if oil leak because the shaft seal fail.
BAD have use this seal in Rally Cars that come back for a rebuild 5 years later and the seal look new.
This isn't something that can be bought off the shelf, that is why we make them in house.
We haven't done any back to back testing against the Zeta-R (also it is something difficult to quantify).
But we know the GT1 will out last the Zeta (or any other suspension for that matter) pretty much in a test of durability.
The GT1 use an ultra high heat index hydraulic oil from Millers, what that mean is the GT1 will not suffer fade issue no matter how hard you push the suspensions (BAD use the same oil in Rally cars).
All the internal of the GT1 are made in the UK (most of the bits are CNC machined… in Essex), and assemble at BAD headquarter in Essex also.
All in all, we done everything possible to improve the suspension performance and durability.
A lot of the engineering are bespoke and way above what are normally seen in the suspensions world; we want the GT1 to be a suspension that will set a new bench mark.
Jerrick
A few owners have ask me about more details of the GT1, so I thought I give a little more info.
While the outside of the GT1 look similar to the Zeta-R, the internal is completely different.
I'll try to name a few parts, but there are quite a lot:
1. GT1 Piston: Precision CNC Aluminium: there are quite a few feature in this piston, I will work put up the details later.
2. GT1 bump stop: Progressive rate bump stop design to come into play progressively to aid comfort.
3. GT1 damper shaft seal: CNC made in house using Ultrasound tested Austrian Polyurethane.
A normal damper will never exceed 40 bars of pressure, our shaft seal is rated to 400 bars.
This damper shaft seal is one main reason we offer a Life-time Warranty, because it is actually that good.
Like I said before, the life-time warranty is for the life of the original purchaser, but no limitation on time or miles.
The long as nothing is physically damaged such as a bent rod or a score shaft, we will rebuild it free of charge if oil leak because the shaft seal fail.
BAD have use this seal in Rally Cars that come back for a rebuild 5 years later and the seal look new.
This isn't something that can be bought off the shelf, that is why we make them in house.
We haven't done any back to back testing against the Zeta-R (also it is something difficult to quantify).
But we know the GT1 will out last the Zeta (or any other suspension for that matter) pretty much in a test of durability.
The GT1 use an ultra high heat index hydraulic oil from Millers, what that mean is the GT1 will not suffer fade issue no matter how hard you push the suspensions (BAD use the same oil in Rally cars).
All the internal of the GT1 are made in the UK (most of the bits are CNC machined… in Essex), and assemble at BAD headquarter in Essex also.
All in all, we done everything possible to improve the suspension performance and durability.
A lot of the engineering are bespoke and way above what are normally seen in the suspensions world; we want the GT1 to be a suspension that will set a new bench mark.
Jerrick
Rabster thanks for the info that should help the members understand a bit more about the GT1 Coilovers
It is all pretty much ready, will have a set going on my own SC430.
From all our testing, this suspension will be awesome…
It will match brand like Ohlins in comfort and performance, with much more advanced internal parts.
That is coming from an experienced suspension engineer, the GT1 will be playing in a whole new ball park.
The GT1 will also make advance suspension accessible to more uncommon car type, and this previously will only be available via the custom build route that is not very economical.
Jerrick
Rabster thanks for the info that should help the members understand a bit more about the GT1 Coilovers
It is all pretty much ready, will have a set going on my own SC430.
From all our testing, this suspension will be awesome…
It will match brand like Ohlins in comfort and performance, with much more advanced internal parts.
That is coming from an experienced suspension engineer, the GT1 will be playing in a whole new ball park.
The GT1 will also make advance suspension accessible to more uncommon car type, and this previously will only be available via the custom build route that is not very economical.
Jerrick
I wouldn't mind putting these in my sc430 too. Unfortunately atm I can't afford to
Chri5 I wouldn't mind putting these in my sc430 too. Unfortunately atm I can't afford to
There are always the Zeta-S coilovers.
The GT1 are better, but the Zeta-S certainly is a HUGE improvement on the SC430.
The OEM suspension has massive body roll, to the point where the car feel uncontrollable at time.
You can certainly have a comfortable suspension without the need to have so much body roll.
Jerrick
Chri5 I wouldn't mind putting these in my sc430 too. Unfortunately atm I can't afford to
There are always the Zeta-S coilovers.
The GT1 are better, but the Zeta-S certainly is a HUGE improvement on the SC430.
The OEM suspension has massive body roll, to the point where the car feel uncontrollable at time.
You can certainly have a comfortable suspension without the need to have so much body roll.
Jerrick
I'm fitting a front strut brace to try stiffen things up.
What sort of price are the zeta-S???
I know exactly what you mean about body roll.
I'm fitting a front strut brace to try stiffen things up.
What sort of price are the zeta-S???
Chri5 I know exactly what you mean about body roll.
I'm fitting a front strut brace to try stiffen things up.
What sort of price are the zeta-S???
Zeta-S is £699, and with club discount it will be £629 delivered.
To be honest, a strut brace won't do anything. I don't have one on my car now.
The issue here is the springs and the damper, replace that and it will drive like a new car.
The SC430 isn't an all out sport car, but it can at least be similar to a standard BMW 3-series to drive.
And the Zeta-S will do that… and it is a much nicer drive when you know what the car want to do and it goes where you want to.
That is first hand experience from myself.
Jerrick
Chri5 I know exactly what you mean about body roll.
I'm fitting a front strut brace to try stiffen things up.
What sort of price are the zeta-S???
Zeta-S is £699, and with club discount it will be £629 delivered.
To be honest, a strut brace won't do anything. I don't have one on my car now.
The issue here is the springs and the damper, replace that and it will drive like a new car.
The SC430 isn't an all out sport car, but it can at least be similar to a standard BMW 3-series to drive.
And the Zeta-S will do that… and it is a much nicer drive when you know what the car want to do and it goes where you want to.
That is first hand experience from myself.
Jerrick
Mitsubishi Evolution X [ CZ4A ] ( Also available for EVO4 CP9A to EVO9 CT9A )
![[Image: EVOGT1.jpg]](http://www.cyberspeeds.com/Pics/GT1/EVOGT1.jpg)
Toyota GT86[ ZN6 ] / Subaru BRZ [ ZC6 ]
![[Image: GT86GT1.jpg]](http://www.cyberspeeds.com/Pics/GT1/GT86GT1.jpg)
Nissan Skyline R32 GTR [ BNR32 ] ( Also available for R33 / R34 / R35 )
![[Image: R32GT1.jpg]](http://www.cyberspeeds.com/Pics/GT1/R32GT1.jpg)
We will have more technical details for release soon.
Jerrick
A quick view of the first few set of the new MeisterR GT1 coilovers.
Mitsubishi Evolution X [ CZ4A ] ( Also available for EVO4 CP9A to EVO9 CT9A )
Toyota GT86[ ZN6 ] / Subaru BRZ [ ZC6 ]
Nissan Skyline R32 GTR [ BNR32 ] ( Also available for R33 / R34 / R35 )
We will have more technical details for release soon.
Jerrick
Here is a few photo of our "little" stand.
![[Image: Autosport1.JPG]](http://www.cyberspeeds.com/Pics/GT1/Autosport1.JPG)
![[Image: Autosport2.JPG]](http://www.cyberspeeds.com/Pics/GT1/Autosport2.JPG)
![[Image: Autosport3.JPG]](http://www.cyberspeeds.com/Pics/GT1/Autosport3.JPG)
A lot of interests from many owners regarding the GT1 coilovers.
Many have heard about the GT1 but it was not until they see the internal parts of the GT1 in person that they are thoroughly impressed.
We have a lot of data to present so we will bring out more details regarding the GT1 once we organise them.
Jerrick
We are just back from displaying at Autosport International with the MeisterR GT1 as it's centre piece.
Here is a few photo of our "little" stand.
A lot of interests from many owners regarding the GT1 coilovers.
Many have heard about the GT1 but it was not until they see the internal parts of the GT1 in person that they are thoroughly impressed.
We have a lot of data to present so we will bring out more details regarding the GT1 once we organise them.
Jerrick
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