Title: Looking Into New Suspension
Description: any advise
jtm_usa - August 9, 2009 11:32 AM (GMT)
hey guys, im thinking about possibly some new suspension; springs and shocks.
im keen to stiffen it up a bit , put the ride height to sit flush with the tyres and improve handling.
any recomendations?
and how much do you think ill end up paying for a decent 2nd hand or brand new set of 4?
ive had a look round and hks / tein look good , but theres so many different types and slightly worried bout prices too :P
JIMKRAZTEZA - August 9, 2009 03:23 PM (GMT)
crazyeyes - August 9, 2009 07:34 PM (GMT)
hey ya,
first up find out what version of the suspension it is and do your research.
I have hks hypermax D series which are drift spec minus the top hat adjustment for camber etc. They do have 32 clicks adjustment for stiffness/softness which does change the feel of the car.
For normal street use these are hard/ bouncy no matter which setting and a little noisy.
It is getting to the point to be a little annoying because when you take passengers they are like "wow your car is bouncy etc etc". i just say its a drivers car and is great fun to drive.
It all depends what you use your car for and how many people regularly ride in it.
E910 - August 9, 2009 08:44 PM (GMT)
Don't forget you'll need a cert for adjustable suspension to keep your car legal for wof & insurance purposes. So budget another $400-500 on top of your coil over price.
JIMKRAZTEZA how are you finding that Tanabe set up you brought last month?
fat mike - August 9, 2009 08:58 PM (GMT)
Bilstein Shocks + Tein Springs ;) This would be the best compromise of ride quality/NVH and improving looks and handling IMHO...
Leiden - August 10, 2009 12:55 AM (GMT)
KYB dampers and TRD springs, the KYB's are a something like 25% stiffer than stock and the TRD springs will drop it 20-25mm all around
Had an Altezza at work with KYB's and it handled so much better, felt as comfortable and stock too.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-235156737.htm JIMKRAZTEZA - August 10, 2009 01:08 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (E910 @ Aug 9 2009, 08:44 PM) |
Don't forget you'll need a cert for adjustable suspension to keep your car legal for wof & insurance purposes. So budget another $400-500 on top of your coil over price.
JIMKRAZTEZA how are you finding that Tanabe set up you brought last month? |
They are good cant say i notice much difference thou... but i also bought new tyres..
E910 - August 10, 2009 02:04 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (JIMKRAZTEZA @ Aug 10 2009, 01:08 PM) |
| They are good cant say i notice much difference thou... but i also bought new tyres.. |
So they ride quality is similar to standard then? What about ride height. Sit much lower?
JIMKRAZTEZA - August 10, 2009 02:15 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (E910 @ Aug 10 2009, 02:04 AM) |
| So they ride quality is similar to standard then? What about ride height. Sit much lower? |
yeah... its really close..
ride height as it stated in the auction 60mm but i think its only 40mm .. i definitely wanna go lower at some stage