MeisterR GT1 Coilovers - Opinion


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MeisterR have been working over the past 2 years on development of an amazing British engineered suspensions.

We simply didn't want to make something different, we want to make the best and compete with the best offering on the market.
We have finally arrived at the finish line and the new MeisterR GT1 Coilovers are finally ready.

The GT1 coilovers is a collaboration between MeisterR and Black Art Design (BAD).
BAD is a well known British suspension company responsible for many race winning car.
Their protfolio range from the DAX Rush, Noble, Classic Austin Martin, to the fastest privateer Ford RS200 in the Colorado Pike Peaks.

The GT1 coilovers have many custom in-house made parts that are truly cutting edge engineering.
As there are too many technical feature on the GT1 coilovers, we are still compiling a presentation that can show off these features in a easy to read format.

But here is a little teaser video I made up of the GT1 Coilovers



The GT1 coilovers retail at £1650, and we want to provide a few benefit to members that may be interested in the GT1 coilovers.


Here is a few opinion I want to ask the community.

1. Life-Time Warranty on hydraulic function to the original purchaser:


That is right, the GT1 damper is build to such a high specification that technically speaking, unless it is physically damaged (such as a bent / scored shaft), it will continue to operate forever… even under racing condition.
However, parts exposed to the element will wear over time so you really can't give a lifetime warranty on those, but the actual damper itself will continue to function for years, we are that confident of the quality.

The warranty mean if you go to Nurburg every weekend and a damper failed after a run 3 years later, we will rebuild it for free.
If you crash into the Armco and bent the rod, or ran into the gravel and scored the damper shaft causing the damper to fail, then it isn't cover.
Sounds pretty fair?

2. Upgrade from Zeta-S / Zeta-R / Europa to GT1 Coilovers:

We feel that some MeisterR owners would want to upgrade to the GT1 in the future.
So we want to make an upgrade program for those who have purchased the Zeta-S / Zeta-R / Europa coilovers.

Our initial thought is you can purchase a set of GT1 coilovers, and after installation you can send back your old set of MeisterR coilovers and we will refund you £350 (Around 50% of the purchase price) for your old set.
That way you get a brand new set GT1 in your hand, and there is no need to try to sell the old set of suspensions or wait for rebuild.


So what do you think of the life-time warranty and the upgrade option with the GT1 Coilovers?
Do you have anything else that you feel could be beneficial to the end user.
We are always open to opinion and suggestion.

Jerrick / Edwin
 
Look and sounds like an awsome piece of kit,I'm just after installing my new zeta r's a couple of days ago to :( haha
 
Look and sounds like an awsome piece of kit,I'm just after installing my new zeta r's a couple of days ago to :( haha

We just finish the development, and the GT1 is quite a bit more expensive than the Zeta-R.

However, if you are interested in the GT1, drop me a PM and let me know.
I am happy to work something out for you.

Jerrick
 
Sounds promising and the lifetime warranty is a good feature


Can you explain and show what exactly is different in the materials, design and manufacturing process compared to the normal Zeta range which makes them more than double the price
 
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.
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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.

So yes, there are quite a difference both in the quality of the material, the technology used, and the specification of the GT1 when you compare to the Zeta or just about anything else on the market. :)

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 )


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Toyota GT86[ ZN6 ] / Subaru BRZ [ ZC6 ]

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Nissan Skyline R32 GTR [ BNR32 ] ( Also available for R33 / R34 / R35 )

R32GT1.jpg



We will have more technical details for release soon. :)

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. :)

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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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