Whats The Diffewrence Between Gtr And Gts-t Struts

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hey all,

wondering if anyone knows the physical difference between R33 GTR and GTS-t struts? mainly the height difference.

have got myself into a bit of a pickle. was sold some coilovers, (2nd hand, on sau), which were advertised as GTS-t, but are actually GTR instead, and after having them installed my car sits almost on the ground at full adjustment. cool, but not very practical.....

any answers would be much appreciated......

thanks.

[Sydneykid]

hey all,

wondering if anyone knows the physical difference between R33 GTR and GTS-t struts? mainly the height difference.

have got myself into a bit of a pickle. was sold some coilovers, (2nd hand, on sau), which were advertised as GTS-t, but are actually GTR instead, and after having them installed my car sits almost on the ground at full adjustment. cool, but not very practical.....

any answers would be much appreciated......

thanks.

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You really need to measure it, centre of wheel to guard is the suspension industry standard, before I can offer some specific suggestions.

The R33GTR shocks are usually ~25 mm shorter than R33GTS, it does vary from brand to brand though. So if you put a set of 50 mm (2") lower springs with R33GTR shocks in and R33GTST it will lower it 75 mm. That's 380 mm (new standard) minus 75 mm = 305 mm .

You have a couple of choices, use some helper/tender springs on top of the main coils, that will lift it around 20 mm. Or change the main coil springs to ones with more free height. Then sell the current ones.

cheers

Edited December 8, 2005 by Sydneykid

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before you go and get longer springs, measure the length of the shock installed and at full extension. You may very well run out of droop in the shock if you fit significantly longer springs as suggested, and end up with a car that lifts the inside front are the merest suggestion of a corner, or decent bumps...

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thanks for the help guys.....