R33 Gtst Whiteline & Bilstein Suspension

[Eug]

received my shocks today..

gi-gg-idddy!!

cheers gary

[SkyKC]

Havent got my cone note or the parts I orderd yet Garry, Sent you a PM, please reply. can you please make sure you send me the con note cuz I want to make sure to be at home when it arrives.

Cheers

Chinthana

[Mattee]

got the rest of my stuff today

fitted it all this afternoon but haven't had a chance to go for a decent drive yet, feels good so far can't wait till this weekend

[sloazr33]

Got my stuff yesterday too..delivered at 8am!

Was just wondering what grooves the shocks should be set at front and rear for the 350/340 settings?

And also, how involved is the process of changing the height later on down the track once everythings installed...is it like completely re installing the suspension?

Will installing springs/shocks affect my camber/caster settings?

dezz - The circlips come in the 350/340 position. (SK's post here)

[dezz]

ah k sweet thanks

anyone got any pics of there car with the shocks set lower than 350/340??

also, anyone got a rough idea on what it cost them to get the springs/shocks installed by a suspension place?

[Eug]

springs and shocks are easy to install...

ideally two people make it much much easier, but i've done it just by myself before.

a set of axle stands and a trolley jack with sockets and spanners.

[dezz]

I'd have no idea where to even begin...I thought you needed spring compressors etc as well...

I'll probably just end up booking it in to a pro so they can do the alignment etc all at the same time

Still after pics of anyone who's installed them at lower settings...

[dezz]

Need some clarification guys...

There are 2 different shocks, the short ones with the extra piece of metal hanging off the side, and the longer ones (that come tied down)

On both sets (so front and rear) the clips on mine are in the same position.

From top down they look like this

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CLIP

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shouldn't one set have the clip on a different groove to the other set to acheive the 350/340 settings?

[SkyKC]

Need some clarification guys...

There are 2 different shocks, the short ones with the extra piece of metal hanging off the side, and the longer ones (that come tied down)

On both sets (so front and rear) the clips on mine are in the same position.

From top down they look like this

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CLIP

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shouldn't one set have the clip on a different groove to the other set to acheive the 350/340 settings?

mmm good queation, I think since front shockers are shorter than the rear one, it shouldnt be a problem. Im getting my shockers today, let you know how mine is.

Cheers

[HKS-R33]

I'd have no idea where to even begin...I thought you needed spring compressors etc as well...

I'll probably just end up booking it in to a pro so they can do the alignment etc all at the same time

Still after pics of anyone who's installed them at lower settings...

Hey Dezz, i finished mine a few weeks ago and i have it set at 340/330mm. I will post a pic tonight for you.

Thanks, Mike.

[dezz]

Hey Dezz, i finished mine a few weeks ago and i have it set at 340/330mm. I will post a pic tonight for you.

Thanks, Mike.

thanks heaps mate that'd be great!

What size rims do you have?

[HKS-R33]

hey dezz, my rims are 17x9 +22.

here is a pic of how it looks in 340/330 position.

[dezz]

looks awesome mate. You're making me want to sell my rims and get some TE37's right now!

Do you have any rubbing issues with those offsets, at that ride height?

Anyone able to explain how to move the circlips into another groove?

[HKS-R33]

yeh i had to get my guards lipped/rolled but thats about it.

To move the circlip grooves, you will need a pair of circlip pliers to make it easy. you might be able to flick the circlip down by using a screwdriver or two but it will be a pain in the ass. much easier just using the proper tool.

Mike.

[Sydneykid]

Need some clarification guys...

There are 2 different shocks, the short ones with the extra piece of metal hanging off the side, and the longer ones (that come tied down)

On both sets (so front and rear) the clips on mine are in the same position.

From top down they look like this

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CLIP

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shouldn't one set have the clip on a different groove to the other set to acheive the 350/340 settings?

The circlips are set in the 350/340 positions out of the box.

cheeers

[dezz]

HKS-R33 tells me that to acheive the 340/330 height he set them as follows

'Hey mate, my rears are in the second from the bottom groove and my fronts are in the 3rd from the bottom groove.'

Are you saying his info is incorrect because if they're set at 350/340 out of the box, wouldnt they be on different grooves front and rear?

[dezz]

I just re read through the entire 12 pages of this thread, and still couldnt find a post explaining the height that relates to each groove....I know everyones saying that the shocks come in the 350/340mm position, but wouldn't it be a hell of a lot easier if we knew the height each groove acheived?

Both my front and rear shocks have the circlip in the groove 3rd from the bottom. HKS-R33 has told me his are installed at 340/330, and that his circlips are in the following positions:

Rear: Second from the bottom (1 below where mine are now)

Front: Third from the bottom (same as mine)

He tells me he had to have the height re adjusted after getting it wrong the first time, so you'd assume he got it right the second time...and the photo of his car above do seem to sit lower than most, and very even...

Could we please hear the height acheived by each groove (for both front and rear) and which grooves the circlips SHOULD be in out of the box for 350/340? I think it would clear it up for everyone very simply.

Also this post

The answer is it depends on how much you want to lower it. Following is the camber correction required for various ride heights;

This is what is usually needed for each height increment, note that all measurements are centre of wheel to guard;

Standard (new) height is 380 mm front and 370 mm rear

360/350 mm needs only the standard rear camber adjusters

350/340 mm needs 1 front camber kit and 1 rear camber kit

340/330 mm needs I front camber kit and 2 rear camber kits

Has anyone lowered it to the ~340/~330 height with 1 rear camber kit?

[khunjeng]

hey SK

I'm after the sway bars for front and back for a GTST. I havent looked do u need bushes for these?

IS that cool. Let me know and I will send payment ASAP...cos I want them ASAP

Thanks

KJ

[SkyKC]

I agree with Dezz, neither I couldnt find any info for ride height for the grooves,I looked in to R33 Gtr forum with no luck either. I got my shocks on Monday and they are currently set to the third groove from the top.

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Circlip Groove

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I need to set the ride height 355/345 (since myine is GTS4). Garry, could you please advise which groove it should be set in to? so once I get my springs and other stuff I can install it.

Cheers

[webber]

i have an IKEYA adjustable lower arm for camber & caster rod (as one unit), the car is being set up for race.

I would like some rear craddle bushes, a recomended set of adjustable Stabiliser bars to suit, and a full sperical rod-end swaybar link kit.

and the rest of the bushes needed to replace the remaining std bushes in the car. Will mainly be at Winton & phillip island, calder on occasion.

can you help me SK?? please PM if you could. Thanks