strut bars in r33 gtst ?

[DJ_L3ThAL]

hey guys ive got stock suspension at the moment and pushing around 190rwkw... so would like to looka t handling a bit now, ive removed my hicas fuse because the hicas was pulling me seriously to the left on high acceleration/high speed which was a worry and since i removed the fuse its been fine... i am planning on getting a lock bar soon for that.. but also just wondering with strut bars.. can i just get the cheapest one i can find or are adjustable/better brands really worth the extra ? for my suspensioin i am currently looking into going conia shocks and springs all around

cheers

[nismoman18]

strut bars arent really nescesary (spelling) but if u did get one, maybe an aluminium one or sumthing that is not adjustable. expensive ones arent really worth the extra unless its frotrack use mainly. The suspension setup sounds good if ur thinking of koni, otherwise i dont know wat conia is

[DJ_L3ThAL]

oh is it koni ? lol i thought it was conia LOL... the good aussie brand im talking about... few people have told me they're the go

[nismoman18]

well i know for sure koni is like one of the best brands around, sum manufaturers use them standard on upper model cars cos they specialise in adjustables and performance. Great to play with

[DJ_L3ThAL]

yer well i dont want adjustables, dont need them, just want something really nice ride in non-adjustables, are there different levels of lowering or are they all lower than legal ?

[nismoman18]

they are usually legal height, depends on bodykit etc. my cars lowest point is 12 cm its been lowered 1.5 inch, i want to lower the front an inch more that should be legal so unless u really want to slam it, performace susp. will not mean lower then legal

[DJ_L3ThAL]

ok, im havin seconthoughts, stock suspension seems better for drags... hmm...

[Silver-Arrowz]

If you want more cornering grip, swaybars.

[Greg]

if you only put a strut bar on the front, does it increase tendency to understeer? would it be a good idea to do front and rear at the same time?

[slayer_1971]

I am thinking of getting a front strut bar as well.......

Their is a company that has them for an R33 (front only) on special at the moment for around $80

I'll try and find the link.............

[DJ_L3ThAL]

great...

[slayer_1971]

OK....here is the link:

http://www.justjap.com/Welcome_Page.htm

maybe a group buy...save on postage etc????

[DJ_L3ThAL]

sounds good make up a post and PM me the link im up for it

[Silver-Arrowz]

Before I put sways on my car, I put strut bars front and rear and hardly noticed any difference in the car. From my understanding strut bars increase the rigidy of the chassis.

On my WRX when I put one in the front I noticed a slightly better turn in on corner entry though body roll didn't change. Thus you can conclude that the Skylines have a better chassis to start off with which is why there is little difference.

The biggest improvement was the sway bars cause the car is much more sharper on entry and the ammount of roll is reduced.

[DJ_L3ThAL]

whats the difference ?

[DJ_L3ThAL]

i thought strut and sway bars were the same ? let me guess... sways cost more ? LOL

[Silver-Arrowz]

Strut bars go over the engine bay. Sway bars are underneath the car.

Plus you get more rice factor out of strut bars!

I think sways are about 250 or so. If it's for a RWD car you probably only need one for the front suspension. If you want to go do track days then front and rear.

[DJ_L3ThAL]

oh.... hmm... might just get the rice factor !! :D

[dan_the_man]

how much r sway bars

[2BNVS]

i found a slight difference when i fitted the strut bar in my engine bay, not alot mind u but a lil bit, picked one up for $160 gives it a bit more of a performance look too i reckon...

sway bars not too sure how much there costing atm.

cheers