How does the combined adjustment work on the R1?

A single knob controls compression and rebound simultaneously across 24 clicks. Turn it toward firm for track use and back it off for the road. There is no need to manage two separate dials, which keeps setup accessible without sacrificing the ability to meaningfully change how the car behaves.

How does the NTR-R1 differ from the NTR-R3 on the CT9A?

The R1 uses a single combined adjuster for compression and rebound across 24 clicks. The R3 separates high speed compression, low speed compression, and rebound into three independent circuits, giving drivers and engineers the range to address specific handling characteristics without affecting everything else at once. The R1 suits drivers who want meaningful improvement without complexity; the R3 suits those who want to properly develop a setup across different circuits and conditions.

Does the CT9A's AWD system and weight distribution influence how Nitron sets up the spring rates?

Yes. The relatively balanced front and rear weight distribution of the CT9A shapes the spring rate split and damping characteristics from the start of Nitron's development process. The front and rear rates are close but not identical, and that balance is intentional rather than a generic starting point that was adjusted to fit.

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Nitron NTR-R1 Coilover Kit for CT9A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII, VIII, and IX

The CT9A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII, VIII, and IX arrived with a suspension setup capable enough for road use, but the platform’s genuine rally-bred capability responds well to a kit that can be tuned with real precision. The Nitron NTR-R1 closes that gap with precision-engineered combined 2-way damping adjustment drawn directly from the R3 race platform, sharing core components with a kit built for professional competition. There’s no remote canister to package around, and every unit is individually hand-built with ultra-low friction components that deliver consistent, fade-resistant damping from the street to the circuit. Hard-anodized titanium finish parts and high-grade materials keep corrosion out and weight in check, and with each kit custom built, custom sprung, and fully serviceable, it’s an investment that holds up well beyond a single season.

Unique Technology

Every Nitron shock is built from precision components that go through a thorough design and development process before reaching final assembly. The modular construction gives engineers the flexibility to approach each application properly, without compromising on how individual parts are made or how they perform together under load. Components are machined to tight tolerances and inspected one by one by trained technicians throughout production, not just at the end. New materials, finishes, and processes are validated extensively before adoption, with proprietary Nitron technologies integrated throughout to produce shocks that consistently hold up against the competition on road and track. That engineering standard is what the brand has been built on since 1998.
- Basic Damper Design:
  1. End Eye / Top Mount
  2. Damper Piston & Shim Stack
  3. Shaft / Rod
  4. Floating / Separator Piston
  5. Suspension Oil
  6. Compressed Nitrogen Gas

Bespoke Engineering

Nitron doesn’t adapt a generic damper to fit the CT9A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution; they engineer one around it. Every application goes through a dedicated development process, with components, spring rates, and damping characteristics engineered around the specific platform rather than the category it belongs to. Geometry, weight distribution, and suspension travel are factored into the design from the start, not compensated for after the fact. The result is a kit built for the Evo VII, VIII, and IX specifically, not one that was built broadly and happens to fit.

Features

Internal reservoir type
2-way combined adjustment
Full alloy body
Preload adjuster
Combined 24 clicks of adjustment
Nitrogen gas charged
Precision bearing spacers supplied as required
Consists of 4 coilover assemblies and top mounts
Hand made to order

Specifications

Coilover Type: NTR-R1
Adjustment Type: 2-way combined
Adjustment: 24 clicks combined
Rear Suspension Types: OEM
Droplinks Included: No
Recommended Spring Rates:
- FRS – Fast Road Spec:
  - Front: 514lbs/inch (90N/mm)
  - Rear: 500lbs/inch (88N/mm)
- TDS – Track Day Spec:
  - Front: 628lbs/inch (110N/mm)
  - Rear: 600lbs/inch (105N/mm)

Applications

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: CT9A | 2001-2007

Other Suspension Kits for CT9A Evo VII, VIII, and IX

NTR-R3 Coilover Kit

Notes

Does not fit CT9W Wagon models
Custom spring rates also available, please contact us directly here for more information or for a consultation on custom rates
Images used for illustration purposes only. Specific details, finishes and end fittings may differ from that shown.
Precision bearing spacers supplied as required

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the combined adjustment work on the R1? A single knob controls compression and rebound simultaneously across 24 clicks. Turn it toward firm for track use and back it off for the road. There is no need to manage two separate dials, which keeps setup accessible without sacrificing the ability to meaningfully change how the car behaves.
How does the NTR-R1 differ from the NTR-R3 on the CT9A? The R1 uses a single combined adjuster for compression and rebound across 24 clicks. The R3 separates high speed compression, low speed compression, and rebound into three independent circuits, giving drivers and engineers the range to address specific handling characteristics without affecting everything else at once. The R1 suits drivers who want meaningful improvement without complexity; the R3 suits those who want to properly develop a setup across different circuits and conditions.
Does the CT9A’s AWD system and weight distribution influence how Nitron sets up the spring rates? Yes. The relatively balanced front and rear weight distribution of the CT9A shapes the spring rate split and damping characteristics from the start of Nitron’s development process. The front and rear rates are close but not identical, and that balance is intentional rather than a generic starting point that was adjusted to fit.

About Nitron Suspension

Nitron Suspension has been at the forefront of precision suspension engineering since 1998, founded by Guy Evans with the goal of building high-performance shocks for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Over 200 dealers now carry Nitron products across Europe, Asia, the US, Australasia, and Africa. In 2008, the company moved into a dedicated facility in the UK’s Motorsport Valley, adding dynamometers, 5-axis CNC machines, and 3D CAD capabilities to support both growing demand and continued product development. A second expansion came in 2023 with a new office in Murrieta, California. The team behind every Nitron product draws from deep backgrounds in machining, materials technology, hydraulics, bike engineering, and F1 racing, with many engineers bringing firsthand experience as competitive drivers and riders. That depth of knowledge across both the technical and competitive sides of motorsport shapes every product Nitron develops.

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Nitron NTR-R1 Coilover Kit for CT9A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII, VIII, and IX [NTCMI010R1]

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Nitron NTR-R1 Coilover Kit for CT9A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII, VIII, and IX

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Applications

Other Suspension Kits for CT9A Evo VII, VIII, and IX

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

About Nitron Suspension

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