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If you are after a set of high end suspension that will provide comfort and handling at the same time, the MeisterR GT1 will fit your bill. We just finish development of this new suspension and the entire unit will be hand build in the UK. They are design to give good ride characteristic on the road where you can drive comfortably on the motorway at the same time provide great steering response on the twisty road. Arrive at the track, turn the damper up, and have a competitive suspension that will provide sharp handing characteristic, great traction, and will not heat fade from hard use. The GT1 RRP is set at £1550, as we are aiming to provide similar characteristic as the Ohlins DFV but at a more sensible and affordable price. If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know. Jerrick

Well, I haven't had any complain about ride height adjustments on the Zeta-S (OEM in-board springs design) or the Zeta-R (True Coilovers rear design). i also think the MeisterR are slightly cheaper with the 10% member discount. Jerrick

The 10% discount offer is still running, few sets still in stock. Edwin

One thing I have to admit is that when it comes to finding the talent and experience of pushing the envelope of motorsports, we Brits still got it. Working with a few firms I realise how many engineers are involved with top tier world class motorsport (F1, WRC, etc) are located right here in UK. We may not have all the "Hype", but boy... can we build something that will work where others cannot. As for the GT1 suspensions, I am just doing the final test as I don't want to be offering them until I am 110% happy with them. So I hope to get everything tested in the next few weeks so I can offer them once I cross all the "t" and dots all the "i". Jerrick

We got a few test car already, a Nissan R35 GTR, Lexus SC430, and a Mazda MX5. All have their own trait so we want to test the GT1 for its all rounder ability on different cars. It is a common misconception, especially been driven by expensive Japanese suspension that are rock solid. The thing to remember is that suspension's job is to keep the tyre on the ground to generate traction. If you have a suspension and the tyres are skipping over the road surface, it isn't generating any traction. In short, everything does boil down to the 4 bit of rubber that is touching the ground. A good suspension need to control body movement, while at the same time retain traction... this is especially true for a road car using road tyres. A race car suspension can be very stiff because they are driving on a flat surfaces on slick tyres, this is a completely different ball game to a road suspension, and require a very different tune. A good suspensions should be nice to ride on, and shouldn't feel nervous of skiddish. And that is what we have been offering with the Zeta-S / Zeta-R for a few years already. It is mainly because of the accuracy that we need to achieve. We have an in house 3-axis CNC machine, but it wasn't able to produce the complex shape we need for the GT1 piston. So we gave the design to an engineering firm that we use, and even they had to buy new high-speed drill bit to produce the GT1 piston. There are part of the piston that are less than 0.5mm thick... That is why accuracy is very important. That is why we rather get these piston CNC in the UK so we can check over a batch and immediately reject it should any measurement be out of tolerance. But our guy is good, very good. So for the sake of the minor price difference (once you factor in cost of shipping, etc), I rather pay more to get something right the first time, than to pay less and get something wrong twice. Jerrick

I try to keep it simple without going in too technical. There are 2 part to the working of the piston, the actual piston itself, and the shims that are sitting on it. What these part are design to do is control the characteristic in which the oil go from one side of the piston to the other. How easy or difficult is it for the oil to get pass at a certain speed is what define the characteristic of the dampers. In basic terms, the piston is just a piece of metal with holes in it, that is covered by the shims to control the oil flow. Most suspension uses a simple mass produced piston that are "press" out and then machine flat. This process is simple, inexpensive, and produce relatively accurate piston specification. The rest depends on the shim stack and how a supplier design them... that is where MeisterR expertise comes in. But in short, one can easily use the same piston and design the suspension for road use or race use simply by adjusting the shims on top... the limitation on what you can do will normally be base on the design of the piston. It is a balancing act of getting the right performance at the acceptable price point, and that is what we have been doing with the Zeta-S / Zeta-R for years with great success. What what is so special about the MeisterR GT1, Ohlins DFV, Quantum, etc... Why are they twice the price? and what makes them feel so different than the cheaper products? The simple answer is by using advance engineering and precision machining, we can get around the limitation that the "simple" piston cannot do. On the MeisterR GT1, we have 2 system in there. The SFV (Sequential Flow Valve), and the PAC (Pressurised Air Chamber) design into the piston. The SFV is a series of small valve that are design to open up in sequence. What this allow the suspension to do is react to small movement that normal piston cannot react to. And since they open up sequentially, they actually can control small movement in incremental level until the main valve open to achieve full flow. The result is comfort on the motorway (small movement) and sharp steering response (full flow) all achieve at the same time. These small valve are all precision drilled, and it also require a very high level of accuracy. Due to this needed accuracy, all GT1 piston have to be individually CNC machined out of aluminium here in the UK. The PAC is a new engineering concept that we incorporated into the GT1. By having a small air chamber inside the piston, it allows the oil in the chamber to "vibrate" against the air chamber. Similar to having air in the brake line that cause spongy brake. This mean the MeisterR GT1 suspension can actually react to suspension movement that are so small and fast that a normal suspension will not be able to react to at all, such as driving over ribbed concrete. In short, the PAC almost act like a piston inside the piston, and it is a solution that we engineered here in the UK in house that will not be found in any other suspension manufacturer. Both the SFV and the PAC are incorporated into the GT1 piston, couple that with knowledge and understanding of the shim stack, the ending result is a very capable suspension that do well everywhere.... on road and on track... I hope that give a little insight into what we are doing in MeisterR. While we don't claim to be the "best", we certainly have the understanding and the technical ability to hang with the big boys such as Ohlins... and the GT1 are sure to give them a good run for their money especially when we setting the RRP at £1550 inclusive of VAT. Jerrick

Let me throw in my 2p and see if it helps out. First, this really depends on the budget of the owners. What you will be looking is best value for money, not the best suspensions. Moving on to the actual brands, it depends on how the suspension are design and how it is specified. MeisterR specify our suspension with the UK uneven roads in mind, both the Zeta-S and the Zeta-R coilovers. What that mean is that our suspension on softer setting will provide a compliant ride over the uneven road surfaces while retaining traction. On harder setting, they will be responsive for the occasional track days. We aim to provide the best value for money at the "Under £1000" mark. Moving onto more expensive suspension such as our newly developed GT1. The GT1 use advance engineering and bespoke precision manufacturing to provide high quality damping characteristic. What this mean is that the GT1 are design to be a "better" suspension everywhere. It will provide more comfort for motorway driving, more response on fast uneven country road, and still be compliant over bumps. We aim to provide the level of damping quality that Ohlins DFV provide, but at a much cheaper price. So far from all the testing, we are very happy at what we achieved. Suspension setup is subjective, it vary between driver. This is why having a damping adjustment is very useful because it mean driver can tune the suspension to their personal preference. Having control over the suspension and ride characteristic will deliver much more driver confidence and allow the driver to enjoy the car more on those occasion where you just want to push the car a little harder over your favourite stretch of road. If anyone have any other questions, please feel free to let me know. Jerrick

Offer are still running if anyone is interested. Jerrick

Well, we are here as a trader so we are able to provide info. We have quite a few choice for the Z33 350Z also. Entry performance with at an affordable price. Zeta-S: Rubber bushed top mount, standard inboard springs rear design. This a direct replacement that provide good all around performance on fast road and occasional track days. Zeta-R: Pillowball Front top mount, true coilovers rear design. This is design to provide better steering response, easier adjustments, and are design for owners who want more control over their suspensions. The springs rate are conservative so the Zeta-R will still work well on fast road and will not be harsh. Money no object: (well, to a degree). We have been working on the GT1 suspension to provide for this need. A UK engineered and hand build suspensions with 25 years worth of suspension experience. The GT1 takes the Zeta-S / Zeta-R body, then add advance engineering and technology to create a suspension that will rival the like of Ohlins. While price is higher (RRP: £1550), they are still affordable and will be one of the most advance and high performance suspension you can buy within the price bracket. The GT1 are design for fast road and track use, and is a suspension that will do everything well due to the advance design of the piston that are each individually CNC machined in the UK. Jerrick

If you want the rear toe arms, we have them in stock. The MeisterR Zeta-R coilovers is a true coilover design also. http://www.cyberspee...ex&cPath=77_124 Jerrick

Z33 Zeta-S and Zeta-R coilovers are both in stock. Just in time for all the summer driving and track days. Jerrick

Quite a popular item, sold a few bottle already. Much easier to work with than the old fashion white lithium grease. Jerrick

10% off still on and coilovers are in stock. Jerrick

Corrosion is one of the biggest enemy of coilovers, especially in the UK where road salt are used over the winter. Over the years, there are many recommendation for products against corrosion such as white lithium grease, waxoil, etc. MeisterR have been working with a chemical specialist to bring you the latest protection for coilovers. The MeisterR ARC (Anti-Rust Coat) is a chemical that bonds to any metal surfaces to create a thin lubricating layer that blocks and stop corrosion. Once applied to a metal surfaces, the chemical create a 5 micron thin layer that is self sacrificial. What that means is that the product will eat itself in order to prevent corrosion. An application of ARC will typical last 12 months, but we recommend applying once before winter and every 6 months to ensure maximum protection. We recommend applying the ARC before installation on all metal to metal surfaces (such as inside of the bracket where it contact the threaded damper case) and all exposed metal surfaces. Note: As ARC will bond to metal surfaces, you must not allow the ARC to contact any part of the braking system. If the ARC are bond to the brake disk, remove them with a solvent such as brake cleaner. If the ARC contaminated the brake pad, we highly recommended discarding the brake pad as the ARC may be soak up up the pad material. The ARC are £14.95 a bottle, and will easily do all 4 coilovers. You can purchase them here: http://www.cyberspeeds.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=163&products_id=415 As an introductory offer, we will provide FREE SHIPPING for the ARC. If anyone have any questions, please feel free to let me know. Best Regards, Jerrick

Just to say 10% off is still running ... So get in the deal. Jerrick

It is a pretty simple job. You do not need a springs compressor to install the coilovers as the top mount are already installed and ready to be bolt onto the car. If you want, the Zeta-R with its true coilovers design will make installation and adjustments even easier. Jerrick

10% Off offer still running, and most Coilovers in stock. Jerrick

Need some members to represent the Z33 in our new website... Come on and help out please. Jerrick

Hello everyone, MeisterR is in the finial stages of its new website, and we are looking for pictures for the gallery and testimonial of the coilovers from members who have used them. We thought it will be easier to have everything on one thread and we will add them on to the website. So if you have pictures of your car on MeisterR coilovers, please post them and write a short review of what you think of them. 1. Name: (If you want to provide it) 2. Location: (Town or County) 3. Car Make and Model: (Honda Civic, Mazda MX5, Nissan Skyline GTR, etc) 4. MeisterR Coilovers Model: (Zeta-S, Zeta-R, etc) 5. A Short Review: a. Performance on Road: b. Performance on Track: c. Value for Money: d. Would you buy again: e. Any Personal Note: 7. Pictures: Please attach any pictures you have of your car that you want to show the world. 8. Video: If you have any video of your car in action on YouTube / Vimeo, please attach link to video. The new website should look a lot better, and make navigating easier. We also have some exciting new product to add onto the website so we are looking forward to getting them completed and launch. Thank you for everyone's help over the years, and I look froward to everyone's pictures and review. Jerrick

A windy and cold Japfest 2013, but a great day out and nice to meet many members. Good to put a few name to a few faces, and a enjoyable day. MeisterR was also debuted the MeisterR GT1 coilovers that we have been working hard on over the past 6 months. This is the most advanced suspension we have ever build, and we will put up a full press release in the near future. Jerrick

I won't be, but if there something you want, I will try to arrange it before hand. I have drop you a PM. I should be there nice and early. Will have some new products to debut too... so should be interesting and exciting. Jerrick

MeisterR will be displaying at Japfest 2013 with our range of coilovers! We also have a few new products to show, so please drop by and say hello. We will also have our demo car on display for all to see: MeisterR R32 GTR: Oldie by Goodie... and this time in the flesh. MeisterR R35 GTR: Newcomer with a set of new MeisterR Suspensions. MeisterR Wide Arch SC430: Took a while, but ready to be seen by the world. MeisterR Sponsored E36 Estate: MnM Engineering BDC Drift Car... complete with a 2JZ-GTE Supra Engine! Edwin and I will both be at the show, and it will be great to put some name to faces. We will also have plenty of MeisterR Stickers, so feel free to come by and grab some for your car. Hope to see you all there. Jerrick

This offer is still available to all members! Don't miss out! Edwin

They were shipped out on Thursday so you should have them now Let us know how you get on with them. Cheers, Edwin

Hello everyone, I just want to let everyone know that I will be out of the country until the 30th of April. We have a lot of plans for MeisterR in the near future and I will be away to try to make things happen. Meanwhile, I will still do my best to answer any questions or E-mail. Edwin will be on hand to answer any questions while I am away and also sort out delivery. Therefore, MeisterR will be open for business as usual. If you have any questions, please E-mail us at info@meisterr.com or edwin@meisterr.com If you need to talk to someone, please call Edwin at 0745 400 1228 I apologise in advance for any delay in response time, but be assure that we will answer any questions you have as quickly as possible. Best Regards, Jerrick