Skyline Too Low?

[Grey]

Hi everybody, I'm thinking of purchasing a nonturbo R34 25GT skyline coupe, but most of the ones that I have driven kept touching the speedbump or scraping the front when I exit the driveway, does anybody know if stock skylines would still have such an issue? And is there also a way around it? What is the average ride height of skylines?

Any help appreciated, thanks!

[oscar32]

That really depends on what the suspension has had done to it (lowered springs, coilovers), and what type of kit the car has fitted. My car is reasonably low, and scraped everywhere when it had the Jun kit on it, however with the stock kit back in place I've not touched anything yet.

Thee is a certain set of skill you require to drive a sports car though, which are lower than average.

Welcome aboard

[DarkRyda]

The car is most likely lowered, stock skylines with stock suspension (from my experience) dont have any trouble going over speed humps or in and out of most driveways. My car is lowered and i dont have any issues with most speed humps however i do avoid as many drive ways as i can because ill end up scraping my front bumper or side skirts if I'm not extra careful driving out. Best way to avoid scraping is dont enter driveways you know your cars is to low for if you must then make sure you enter and exit the drive way on an angle to avoid scraping where possible.

Lowering a the car also lowers it's center of gravity which in turn improves handling in most cases with upgraded suspension it can also help reduce the vehicles body roll while cornering.

Legal limit is 100mm (10cm) i believe easiest way to check is grab a soda can there normally 12cms and go around the car and see if the can fits.

[Grey]

Thanks for the advice guys =D

Great forum, been looking around for an r33 or r34 but the cars on carsales are all claiming to be under 100000kms but that's quite impossible as some are older than 15 years, it's really sad they discontinued the Nissan skylines, they keep getting more older and older

[oscar32]

The best thing you can do is find a Skyline thats been well cared for - look for evidence. Service records, condition, how clean the car is presented can all tell you a story about the owner. If you are buying privately, and get the chance have a look at where the car is kept.

There isn't anything wrong with a few kays (as you said, they are 15+ years old now). My GTS-T has an indicated 158kms on it, and I'd suggest looking at the numbers THATS been wound back too. The thing is, I bought it off a mate (who is also from here). I know how he drives (like my nan), know the mods (very few) and know its been looked after and serviced. It still pulls hard, and has good even compression.

I'm guessing you need a non turbo for licencing purposes? They enjoy a bit of a inflated market, and from what I've seen pretty good resales.

There is a thread on buying them somewhere - find it and have a read.

Good luck mate!

[DarkRyda]

I think the thread Anthony is talking about is this one http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/35129-im-buying-a-skyline-what-should-i-look-for/ i would recommend reading the whole thread to get an idea of what to look for when buying a car in general.

[Mayuri Krab]

Hi everybody, I'm thinking of purchasing a nonturbo R34 25GT skyline coupe, but most of the ones that I have driven kept touching the speed bump or scraping the front when I exit the driveway, does anybody know if stock skylines would still have such an issue? And is there also a way around it? What is the average ride height of skylines?

Any help appreciated, thanks!

I've a stock height R33 with stock front bar & I've no trouble going over any speed humps or drive ways yet.

It clears them no problem just like the Toyota White Goods (Corolla & Camry) my parents drive.

As to ways around it, either drive really careful (enter all speed humps/driveways at an angle) or get some stock suspension put back on.

[kevzilla]

When my skyline was stocko 10 years ago i had no trouble scraping bumps or driveways. Standard hieght pretty much cleared everything.

BTW u could buy mine

[zebra]

Thanks for the advice guys =D

Great forum, been looking around for an r33 or r34 but the cars on carsales are all claiming to be under 100000kms but that's quite impossible as some are older than 15 years, it's really sad they discontinued the Nissan skylines, they keep getting more older and older

They still make them......

[Mayuri Krab]

They still make them......

In the form of a Camry-like family sedan