Which Coilovers For R32 Gts-t

[Rocky88]

I hope you guys don't mind another "which suspension should i get" topic.

I want to replace the crappy worn out stock suspension on my R32 with some good height adjustable coilovers. They need to be adjustable to at least stock height (anything lower than stock height is not good for the bodykit). I basically need something good, but not too fancy (I dont want to spend over $5k). What are your recommendations?

The budget is lets say up to $1500 although I wouldnt mind something cheaper.

[GTS4onP]

K-Sport or D2s should do the job. they can go pretty low aswell and are qquite reasonably priced

[abu]

TEIN FLEX if you can find a set

I had a set in my R32 and they were awesome with plenty of adjustment as well

2 way height, 16 point damper

[Rocky88]

TEIN FLEX if you can find a set

I had a set in my R32 and they were awesome with plenty of adjustment as well

2 way height, 16 point damper

yea... these sort of exceed my $1500 budget + I cant find them anywhere.

K-Sport or D2s should do the job. they can go pretty low aswell and are qquite reasonably priced

D2s are quite cheap... around $1000 if I remember correctly, but I've only heard bad things about them.

[robots]

Shop for FLEX. U should get them around that price.

[abu]

I paid less than $1,000 for mine back late last year but yeah there very hard to come by

[R TUNE]

mate speak to centerline suspention in thomastown.

they will be able to help you out

[Rocky88]

I paid less than $1,000 for mine back late last year but yeah there very hard to come by

Where did you buy them + are you sure you didnt get Tein basic dampers ?

[Sydneykid]

R32GTST Group Buy

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=85591

Cheers

Gary

[nisskid]

K-Sport or D2s should do the job. they can go pretty low aswell and are qquite reasonably priced

dear god please dont.

if ur after the whole coilover package thing, tein basics are probably ur best bet.

[Roy]

If you are going to go cheap, then go HSD. I have been in a few cars runnig them and they are not too bad, and they are new, locally available and height adjustable

[nisskid]

If you are going to go cheap, then go HSD. I have been in a few cars runnig them and they are not too bad, and they are new, locally available and height adjustable

mm, dont really see the point though, the tein basics costs about the same, if not a bit cheaper, its a much better quality product, including the damper. the only reason the tein is cheaper is it doesnt have the damper adjustment, and to be quite honest, damper adjustment on the HSD's is just about useless, even if the HSD's had anything resembling decent damper adjustment, the people that own them wouldnt have the first clue on how to use the adjustment properly.

[boostdq]

Japanese import spares usually has some good suspension kits

[Rocky88]

I've been to Car Toys (import part store in adelaide) today and they have GReddy Type-S for R32 in stock for around $1770. Is cca $200 over my budget, but technically I dont have any budget anyway coz I'm putting it on my credit card... + they have interest free available so I may not have to use credit card. I've heard they are pretty good and $1770 is pretty good price... usually they cost over $2000. What do you think.

Are there any other good places in adelaide that sell suspension I should see? I had no luck finding TEIN flex for $1500.

Edited July 22, 2008 by Rocky88

[nisskid]

what do u use ur car for?

[Rocky88]

what do u use ur car for?

Daily commuting and just driving around for fun, often in hills and country. I dont use it for track racing but i still want good height adjustable coilovers. The stock suspension I have on currently is already its on death bed so i need something new quickly.

[brent32]

i brought second hand JICs they have lasted well, they are very hard ride too.

[nisskid]

Daily commuting and just driving around for fun, often in hills and country. I dont use it for track racing but i still want good height adjustable coilovers. The stock suspension I have on currently is already its on death bed so i need something new quickly.

if its a daily commuter, wouldnt it make sense to go for a more street setup? u can still have fun in a car with softer spring rates, on the street u wont notice as much difference as the car is not being put under the same load, even pushing the car through the hills. so let me ask u this, is a tiny amount of speed through the hills once a week or so worth putting up with a much worse ride comfort for the rest of the week?

[Sydneykid]

There is this widely held belief that in order for a car to handle well it HAS to ride harshly. Which is of course complete and utter rubbish. The truth is you CAN have a car that rides acceptably and at the same time handles very well. You just have to choose the right components and then set the suspension geometry to maintain the maximum tyre contact. After all, keeping the tyre in contact with the road surface at all times under all conditions is what makes a good handling car. A car that leaps from bump to bump is hardly going to handle very well, because it has no grip when the tyre is off the ground.

Cheers

Gary

[Rocky88]

if its a daily commuter, wouldnt it make sense to go for a more street setup? u can still have fun in a car with softer spring rates, on the street u wont notice as much difference as the car is not being put under the same load, even pushing the car through the hills. so let me ask u this, is a tiny amount of speed through the hills once a week or so worth putting up with a much worse ride comfort for the rest of the week?

Yea, good point, although spring rates can be adjusted on coilovers. The reason why I considered greddy coils is because my choices are 1. very cheap coils like D2 (cca $1000), which according many people wont last long even if just used for daily commuting, then 2. good quality basic street coilovers like TEIN super street, which cost around $1500 (apparently I could get them for less, but god knows where) and then for a little more Greddy S-type.

Besides S-type is (according to their website) designed for comfortable ride:

Designed for the optimum balance of traction, comfort

Instead of the common heavy spring rates, that offer harsh rides and easily loose traction on bumpy American roads, Type-S systems utilize a relatively softer spring with a longer stroke to maximize traction on the streets and track. An added benefit of this is also a comfortable ride for the street.

Edited July 22, 2008 by Rocky88