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hello guys,

i have heard that Skylines have lots of power and potential but on stock, the handling characteristics aren't anywhere near the little cars built for handling like an Integra Type R or FTO.

Guys, any suggestions to make a R33 GTS-T handle better?

Would it be to tweak the suspension setup,springs and such?

any help would be greatly appreciated.

thank you in advance :)

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Umm that is a really hard question to answer.

Yes a skyline is heavier than an integra type r or fto and so has a disadvantage there. But on the other hand its a very predictable, rear drive car with double wishbone suspension all around and a limited slip diff which is a pretty good starting point.

If you want great handling in a r33, check out this thread and get Gary's kit http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=85467

There is no doubt with this stuff in the car you will beat any integra or fto around a track :)

or even a BMW M3, like i did, with an otherwise stock R32 GTS-t :D

I beat your time round a skidpan tho :P

Yes you will axe me on a proper track, but its not the point!

Do what duncan says on this one dude, just dont bloody go low! That will stuff ya.

hello guys,

i have heard that Skylines have lots of power and potential but on stock, the handling characteristics aren't anywhere near the little cars built for handling like an Integra Type R or FTO.

Guys, any suggestions to make a R33 GTS-T handle better?

Would it be to tweak the suspension setup,springs and such?

any help would be greatly appreciated.

thank you in advance  :)

Have a look at the R33 GTST Whiteline and Bisltein suspension Group Buy thread

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=85467

I think most of your questions are answered there, if not ask away and I wil do my best to answer.

:) cheers :P

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