Please Help Me Understand Shock Stats And Values

[yoshiii335]

Hello

I am looking for some shocks for my R32 GTS-T.

Please help me understand the values and stats when choosing shocks.

I keep my car lowered just a little bit. I run 17 in wheels.

I want to have shocks good for street driving and sometimes on a track. But I want as much comfort as possible.

What numbers do I need to look for on the shocks?

Such as spring rate, damper height, etc.

[75coupe]

Spring rates that are matched to the damper

[niZmO_Man]

If you really want to get into it you'll have to research how suspension components work together (to understand damper rates and spring rates + more).

But a quick and dirty answer: if you have some "lowered" springs, use something like KYB gas-a-just or Koni dampers. Obviously if you shell out for Bilsteins then you'll get a better ride (provided it's been 'tuned' for your springs/car/usage).

Or throw these in: http://www.otomoto.com.au/p/8475210/nissan-skyline-hcr32-hsd-dualtech-coliovers.html

[KiwiRS4T]

Read the pinned thread at the top of this section by SydneyKid:

Shockabsorber 101