What suspension are u using???

[Col-GTSX]

What im asking is if you can state the following.

1. Brand (shock/spring)

2. Type (ie. coilovers/standard)

3. Height (lowered by x"/standard)

4. Reason (What purpose or setup type)

5. Cost (New/Used and where from)

6. Car (R31/32/33/34/GTR/ what ever)

7. Any thoughts on what you would do different. (ie. explain whats good & bad)

The reason i ask is I was after a set of new shocks today for my S2 R33 as their a bit noisy. However not too many people have them aviable and the ones who do have them for $$$$ big dollars. I have looked at a coilover set of struts from white line for less than a grand. Im thinking that if a set of shocks for 400 bucks is too much then i may as well go to adjustable coil overs and spend the bucks on something worthwile. I mainlly want a street setup with speed bumps and rough roads in mind (Brisbane roads... LOL).

I thank you all in advance on you comments.

[NZM.031]

crikey....$400 for shocks is pretty good in my books.

my 33 has KYB buzzspec adjustables in the back, and nismo struts and shocks in the front, its lowered about 1.5 inches... with the 400r kit its just above 100mm off the ground. they were in there when i bought it. they are ok though.

im looking at getting some Tein coilovers or HKS coilovers. brand new. for drifting....im not too worried about comfort. the 18s with stretched tyres make it rough anyway

for speed, you could prbs go with a shock/spring combo rather then a coilover, they are too stiff and end up with traction problems.

theres a thread on here saying bilstein and king springs i think are the best all round combo.

cheers

Linton

[Col-GTSX]

I should say also i am only planing on doing the front as the rear has king springs and KYB standard shocks now. They are nice and tight and perfect for the rear end. They are a very nice combo back there for now. It squats nicelly and you can bag em up if you want. But its just the front that is too tight atm. The springs are original as far as i can see and the shocks are unknown????

All i know is they squek and that pee's me off...

[Col-GTSX]

Anyone else got an opinion or has no one looked at their suspension yet???

[NZM.031]

soray them with rost off or wd40, around the base of the spring, where the rod goes into the shock absorber... that should stop the squeaking, as for your dilemma with them being to stiff...get the same as the back if they are that good.

[superspit]

mmmmmm.....HKS Hypermax 2.......mmmmmmmm....my back and bum hurts due to suspension stiffness!

So does my neck from the incredible cornering/hold ability.

[Greg]

1. Bilstein shocks, apexi springs

2. n/a

3. Lowered front 35mm, rear 25mm

4. General street driving, mountain twisties

5. Shocks $250 each, springs used for $220

6. R33 GTS

7. This is a great setup. Great handling and feel while being relatively comfortable, in fact much more comfortable than using standard springs with the bilsteins, as the apexi springs are progressive. Apparently kings springs go well with the bilsteins as well.

hopefully this helps you

[CGB_R32]

1. Tien HR's

2. Coilovers

3. Lowerd front and back about 2 1/2 inches alround (estimate)

4. Came with the car (unknown to me)

5. When i got the once over to sell it the guy told me they were 5K second hand.

6. 32 Gtst

- Handles like a dream, a mate was woundering why i could drift around a cornor after 2 weeks of owning the car better than he could in his 1 and half years of owning his 180. But is a really bumpy ride.

Michael

[Col-GTSX]

I did have a chat to a guy i know who is a suspension expert. (Well those are my words) But yeah he reckons blitsens and kings are the cheaps bang for buck. So ill price up a set tommorrow see what its worth.

Although i think this thread should remain for more people to add to it. Maby a mods can move it to the FAQ's for future searches for bums like me.

[Birnie]

1. Bilstein shocks/Whiteline Springs

2. non adjustable (is that standard?)

3. 35mm front, 25mm rear

4. Standard way to high (looks dumb), wanted better handling but not neck cracking hardness

5. New from Unique Auto Sports (price now incressed)

Shocks - $225 x 4 = $900

Springs - = $295

SAU disc %10 = - $119.50

TOTAL = $1075

6. Series II R33, same as you

7. No complaints at all, love em

Also, installation was done by a forum member for a case of beer!

I did all my research on these forums....Bilsteins seem to be the way to go for daily draiviers with occasional track work...My setup was recommended by Sydney Kid so i can't argue with that..

Bilsteins were first on my list.

Springs were pretty much either Whiteline...Kings or Apexi.

Just went with Whiteline becasue of SK and easy to order thru UAS.

[Col-GTSX]

Great info there BIRNIE

I think its a smart choice im just gonna go for a ride in a S2 tommorrow with fully adjustable HKS coil overs worth about 3.5k then i will make my mind up. I was offered a ride by a guy just minutes ago who watchs the forums with a passion....

Maby ill convince him to join up. Seems like a really nice guy.

[siksII]

Used to have HKS hyper-D, they were too stiff for my liking, and did not offer a good compromise between grip and comfort..

since about 2 weeks ago i have

whiteline springs (25mm low)

bilstein shocks

Searched lots to get stock strut tops!!

cost was 1140 for shocks and springs,

plus 80 for new dust covers, and 60 for strut tops and bump stops, i installed them myself with a friend..

so with all the bits and pieces $1280

and i got a 4 wheel alignment (not always necessary) for $110

[Angry]

1. JIC Magic (Suspension Project)

2. Coil Overs

3. they are adjustable height / lowered at the moment by 2inchs front and rear roughly

4. eventually for drift and track use

5. 2nd hand from a forum member

6. HR31 coupe

7. not buy 2nd hand and fit them straight away if theyve been sitting for ANY length of time ..... my scenario ..shitty local streets (corigations) on the test drive blew the right front shock ....needs to be rebuilt /replace..... my advice ..thoroughly pull them apart and insure the shock is "pumped" up just to check the valving wont be shocked into blowing out its arsehole.

i'm considering getting another set of rear springs ...and have the originals rated for consistancy...having a few issues with platform heights on the rear shocks at the moment.... nothing major

Buy new if u can afford it .....or make sure u know what your buying if u get 2nd hand.

Matt

[slamm]

I got bilsteins/kings setup

not coilovers.

it was lower when i had standard shocks in, but with stiff bilsteins about 5 mils between guard and top of wheel ( if that makes sense)

just wanted handling improvements

kings fitted for 350 i think. bilsteins $600 used japan auctions

33

very happy chappy.

cheers,M

[E_Lu-SHuN]

1. HKS HIPER D

2. adjustable coilovers/ damper adjustable

3.i fink atound 1.5 inchs

4. Got it for a real bargain really

5. AS i said, it was a bargain

6.34 gt-t sedan

7.very bumpy....feel every lump on the nsw roads..lol...but handling is incredible..very happy with it

[GTR_NUTZ]

1. JIC magic

2. adjustable hight/damper

3. standard (im still on my P's... the cops would have a field day)

4. got it with the car

5. same as above....

6. GT-R32

7. its a nice and firm ride, a little bumpy, and a pane in the arse then you go up drive ways that are steep and your ballencing on 2 wheals...

but im happy

[race_snooze]

1. Brand (olims)

2. Type (coilovers)

3. Height (adjustable)

4. Reason (street, track, drag)

5. Cost (New ($500 -$1000 each/Used ( wrecked car)

6. Car (33 GTST)

7. Any thoughts on what you would do different. (too bloody hard on the street.) but other wise very good handling and easy ride hight change

[someonestolecc]

1. Brand (shock/spring)

Tein something or other

2. Type (ie. coilovers/standard)

coilover

3. Height (lowered by x"/standard)

100mm from ground (no idea what standard is sorry)

4. Reason (What purpose or setup type)

came with car

5. Cost (New/Used and where from)

no idea

6. Car (R31/32/33/34/GTR/ what ever)

A31

7. Any thoughts on what you would do different. (ie. explain whats good & bad)

With the struts I say they handle excellent and I don't think they are stiff Teins - I'm not sure what type they are but are height adjustable. They ride very well on the street and respond well when driving enthusiastically. Off course they don't take bumps as well as a taxi but I think they could stand to be even harder, they won't "bottom out" on anything but the most vicious potholes (which you shouldn't be hitting anyway).

I really noticed the difference after putting in some pineapples and rear camber kit so I would highly recommend PU pineapples if you're doing your suspension anyway.

[aybee]

HKS Hyper Drag

Love them. even though they are drag they are perfect around the twisties. zero body roll, but they are a bit bumpy. but once your used to it you dont even notice.

[DAN00H]

What im asking is if you can state the following.

1. Brand (shock/spring)

Zeal/Endless

2. Type (ie. coilovers/standard)

Coilovers -Fully adjustable for height, spring preload, bump/ rebound.

3. Height (lowered by x"/standard)

Very low (legal height - just)

4. Reason (What purpose or setup type)

Came as a bonus with the purchase from Japan - brand new!!! (the car was set up for circuit work)

5. Cost (New/Used and where from)

Unknown - a place in Qld reckons about $4.5k for a set?!?!

6. Car (R31/32/33/34/GTR/ what ever)

R32 GTR

7. Any thoughts on what you would do different. (ie. explain whats good & bad)

I think they are great! not overly hard like some brands - car sticks very well to the road (I live on a rough country road and it is not uncomfortable). easy to adjust for stiffer ride / height. the tops have a 6 stage adjuster, which I set the on the 2 setting. highly rate and recommend them (plus the look great in chrome / silver with nice bright blue springs!)