Nitron elec-TRON R1 Coilover Kit – BMW F80 M3
Nitron elec-TRON R1 for BMW F80 M3 combines the R1 platform with proportional-solenoid electronic damping control at each wheel. Compression and rebound are controlled electronically in real time.
The valve operates across a 300–1800 mA range with a 6–8 millisecond response time. The elec-TRON R1 shares core technology with Nitron's R3 platform and is built for the BMW application with model-specific spring rates and damper valving.
Key features
- Nitron proportional solenoid valve electronic damping control
- Independent wheel-by-wheel damping control
- 300–1800 mA operating range
- 6–8 millisecond full hard-to-full soft valve response
- Piston-rod mounted valve controlling shim-stack bleed
- Gas-pressurised monotube damper architecture
- Adjustable front top mounts and race springs
- Includes adjustable drop links
Fitment
Fitment: F80 M3. Models: M3. Nitron application years: 14–18.
Images are representative; exact fittings and hardware vary by application.
Ordering and specification
Specification: before the kit is built we will normally confirm how the car is used, tyre choice, ride height and any relevant supporting modifications, then finalise the spring and damper specification with Nitron.
Why Swift Performance?
Swift Performance works directly with Nitron as a BMW development partner and has direct experience with Nitron elec-TRON systems on BMW platforms. That includes the suspension hardware, electronic control requirements, installation, commissioning and final chassis setup.
We can confirm the correct dampers and control hardware before the system is built, supply it for delivery, or install and commission it in-house with ride-height setup, four-wheel alignment and an appropriate baseline setup.
Frequently asked questions
How does elec-TRON control damping?
A proportional solenoid valve on each damper controls damping electronically at each wheel.
What does the system respond to?
The system can respond to inputs including G-force, vehicle speed, road surface and driver inputs.
Can Swift Performance fit and commission the system?
Yes. We can install the suspension and electronic control hardware, then complete the ride-height and alignment setup.