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David Barnes
TryHard
Qld
Celsior V8
Posts: 397
Reg: 06-2008
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Hi guys,
Im sure this has been covered a million times, but with a lack of stickys or tech faq on suspension, I cant find the answer im looking for.
Basicly, I want to lower my TT, not overly concered about having the best handling car (if I did, I wouldnt of bought a 1.6ton soarer)
I just want the look. Yes I know going to low will hinder handling, blah blah blah.
Trying to work out what everyone else does to achieve the lowered stance.
Seen a few soarers with the stock springs replaced with king springs, but they still ride high!
I was thinking of going supra shocks with low king springs to suit.
Is it possible for you guys to post up a pic and state what setup you are running so I can get an idea of what I need.
Of and why doesnt this site have stickys or a special section on everyday questions like this, would make things alot easyer? |
James Cahir
TryHard
ACT
Soarer TT
Posts: 353
Reg: 04-2008
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Where did my post go? |
David Barnes
TryHard
Qld
Celsior V8
Posts: 399
Reg: 06-2008
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Do you already have a thread regarding this matter?? or did you just post a reply and it didnt come through?
Not sure what your talking about buddie |
James Cahir
TryHard
ACT
Soarer TT
Posts: 354
Reg: 04-2008
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Nah I typed out a reply and posted it, and now it's gone. |
David Barnes
TryHard
Qld
Celsior V8
Posts: 402
Reg: 06-2008
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Oh how annoying, I get that with this site now and then. Not sure what is up with that.
Possible, to just post the pics up and a quick run down of your specs.
Its apprecitated.
Thanks mate  |
James Cahir
TryHard
ACT
Soarer TT
Posts: 355
Reg: 04-2008
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No problems, I've got Tanabe Precedeo springs + KYB GR2 struts.
If they were 1cm higher at the front, and 1cm lower at the back they would be perfect. |
David Barnes
TryHard
Qld
Celsior V8
Posts: 403
Reg: 06-2008
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Thanks James
I like the ride height,
Any idea if the kyb's effect the ride height over stock shocks?
Cheers |
Jesse Twartz
Newbie
South Australia
Soarer TT
Posts: 5
Reg: 02-2010
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Hey James,
How are you finding the KYBs? I've heard some good and some bad things about their reliability and handling.
I'm considering pairing them with a set of Tein springs...how have you found them? |
James Cahir
TryHard
ACT
Soarer TT
Posts: 356
Reg: 04-2008
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David - Not sure if they are any different in length, I never got to compare them with the stock struts.
Jesse - They're OK, mine are pretty old tho so I can't make a fair judgement on them. From what I've read, the GR2's aren't a performance shock so they probably aren't a good match for the springs. Over large corrugations and bumps the ride can get pretty unsettled - new front end bushes would also help out. If I keep the car for a while I will probably replace them with Bilstein's.
I have brand new KYB's in the front of my (stock height) R31 Skyline and for the price, I think they are great. |
Jesse Twartz
Tinkerer
South Australia
Soarer TT
Posts: 6
Reg: 02-2010
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Ok I think I may have to consider them a bit more seriously then. Bilsteins would of course be nice (ok more than nice) but also expensive.
Thanks for your help James |
Matt Sartori
DieHard
Western Australia
Rx7
Posts: 552
Reg: 08-2008
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Thought of coilovers?
That way you can go as low as you're happy with. |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 5243
Reg: 10-2005
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I'm liking my KYB Excel-G's so far - of course my ride hight is stock. |
Tim Ross
Goo Roo
Qld
1J + GT35-82R
Posts: 1653
Reg: 09-2007
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Mine
GAB coilovers |
David Barnes
TryHard
Qld
Celsior V8
Posts: 412
Reg: 06-2008
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Does anyone have any comments on the change in handling after fitting coilovers? |
Nathan Machin
TryHard
QLD
SC300
Posts: 453
Reg: 06-2009
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My understanding David is a much firmer - race car like ride....very stiff not a smooth ride at all.
If I'm wrong feel free to correct what i said guys as I havent fitted my coil overs yet, just going off what other have told me |
David Barnes
TryHard
Qld
Celsior V8
Posts: 414
Reg: 06-2008
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Nathan,
Thanks mate.
I do understand they make the ride firmer,
But comments like people saying, the fitment of coilovers made my soarer corner like its on rails.
Are they a little over exagerated perhaps?
They are a big heavy car, Can they somewhat be made to handle very well? or just a crap load better then stock but still nothing special. |
Tim Ross
Goo Roo
Qld
1J + GT35-82R
Posts: 1666
Reg: 09-2007
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David,
I'm running coilovers in mine... along with 265 wide front tyres and 285 wide semi slick rears.
I will say it has it all over my old V8 soarer which just had lowered springs and bilstein struts.
It is less comfortable though... I guess it all depends on where your priorities lie |
Austen Menze
DieHard
WA
GT-TL
Posts: 576
Reg: 07-2009
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Tim that's a very nice Soarer |
Tim Ross
Goo Roo
Qld
1J + GT35-82R
Posts: 1672
Reg: 09-2007
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Thanks Austen Cant wait to get the Bomex kit off it however |
Austen Menze
DieHard
WA
GT-TL
Posts: 577
Reg: 07-2009
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Why? It looks awesome! The rims suit it nicely too, are they semi slicks on the back I see? |
Tim Ross
Goo Roo
Qld
1J + GT35-82R
Posts: 1678
Reg: 09-2007
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Yeah, Nitto NT555R's
I just think the Bomex kit makes it look like a hovercraft a bit from side on... like its riding on a pillow |
Justin Camilleri
Goo Roo
QLD
Had a 85 MZ10, 92 TT, Now 91 TT
Posts: 1206
Reg: 07-2005
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Geez. You change your wheels quite often Tim. What happened to the 19' Koya's ? |
Tim Ross
Goo Roo
Qld
1J + GT35-82R
Posts: 1682
Reg: 09-2007
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These come up... and with the coilovers I decided that the 19's would be just a bit too rough of a ride |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 5319
Reg: 10-2005
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Bomex skirts look kinda like drainpipes down the side of the car. |
Natasha D'Abreo
TryHard
Victoria
TT
Posts: 180
Reg: 10-2009
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This is my Baby! |
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