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Nitrogen Inflation
« on: Feb 6, 2003, 12:07PM »
Has anyone else tried Nitrogen in the tyres. My dad saw a documentary on tv last night about it and so he shouted my car to be done today.

First impression is that the car definitely goes differently. Feels more like it's got softer suspension now although sometimes the ride is harder than before. ??? I haven't tried any serious cornering yet but I have noticed a slight difference and less tyre noise during cornering.
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Re:Nitrogen Inflation
« Reply #1 on: Feb 6, 2003, 02:17PM »
Sweet man where are u and where did u get it done and how much was it
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Re:Nitrogen Inflation
« Reply #2 on: Feb 10, 2003, 11:52PM »
I got it done at Bob Jane T-Mart for $6 per tire so $30 all up inc. spare. Takes about 15 min.
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Bro driving: 1990 Nissan Pintara TRX 5sp Red, 16" Rozzis, Lukey 4-2-1 ext, 2.5" full exhaust, hi-flow cat, cone cai, stg 3 chip,  low Kings, GT Gas shocks, Urethane bushings, slotted front rotors, 398000k and still going strong; 0-100 in around 7.2-7.4 seconds

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Re:Nitrogen Inflation
« Reply #3 on: Feb 11, 2003, 04:09PM »
Sounds like something I need to try. thanks for posting info 8)
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Re:Nitrogen Inflation
« Reply #4 on: Feb 12, 2003, 02:32PM »
When you have a flat?
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Re:Nitrogen Inflation
« Reply #5 on: Feb 12, 2003, 03:22PM »
Quote from: shaunk on Feb 12, 2003, 02:32PM
When you have a flat?

Yes and no, I do have a slow leak on one tyre, but i am curious anyway!

I will look into what it does specifically, or can somewhere here actually answer this query?
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Re:Nitrogen Inflation
« Reply #6 on: Feb 13, 2003, 11:19AM »
Hmmm. well in my TRX the ride did change and it seemed to corner without as much tire noise. You could say more confidently. Small bumps actually felt harder while large bumps felt softer - wierd.

However it's supposed to stay in the tires - not escape through the tire lining like oxygen, which can cause premature tire wear. Also, since it doesn't escape you don't need to keep inflating ur tires. A by-product of this is that the recommended air stays in you're tires at all times and decreases tire wear. In fact it has been said that on average all these points would increase tire life by 30%!!! I think that alone would be sufficient reason to convert as I use Bridgestone G-Grids on my car and they're not exactly cheap.
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His: 2001 Audi S4 biturbo quattro 6sp, Nogaro Blue/black leather recaros, microsilver trim, bose 10sp, SSAC 2.5" twin turboback, RS4 rear sway, 25% tint

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Bro driving: 1990 Nissan Pintara TRX 5sp Red, 16" Rozzis, Lukey 4-2-1 ext, 2.5" full exhaust, hi-flow cat, cone cai, stg 3 chip,  low Kings, GT Gas shocks, Urethane bushings, slotted front rotors, 398000k and still going strong; 0-100 in around 7.2-7.4 seconds
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