Hi, just joined and i'm already brimming with questions...
Anyway...
Basically i'm interested in the Sydneykid suspension, however i already have aftermarket shocks and springs in a 180sx.
My guess is that the suspension is about 8/7(will follow this through with a proper testing, after i get some initial response too see if it's worthwhile(dyno shocks, etc))...e.g. potholes and ripply roads are the bane of driving, however handling up twisties(without said problem) is a joy. They're kyb fronts and apexi rears. (so as i've read...cheap valving).
Revalving my shocks is not economical(as buying new shocks is cheaper).
**the question is: can i switch to softer springs without damaging the shocks(ie like in sydneykid's thread whereby using lowered springs will damage the shock). my shocks are aftermarket with what i assume are higher valve ratings.
-I don't want the car lower(so softer spring rates might not hit bumpstops???advice please)
-The reason i haven't just ditched them, is because they're still in good nick and I don't want to put in effort selling them to recoup money...when i could just use them.
-Also Sydneykid's package seems intent on trackwork, i prefer just going for long cruises on twisties. So not sure if the full package suits me.
2. If so how low(spring rate wise...) can i go?
3. Would i need a longer coil to compensate-so it doesn't hit bumpstops?
4. Would i need to modify the bumpstops?
**I understand that bilsteins are far superior, and the ride will be very nice. But my intent for the moment is just to have a comfortable ride, more then being able to get every second out of every corner (just at this moment). So will just changing spring work?
I've read Sydneykid's topic of going lowered springs with stock shocks(still not sure if that applies here), and read through 10+ pages of searched topics, asked on ns.com and pm'd around.. however i can't find the answer to what i'm looking for exactly.(or i've konked out and am too dazed too realise what i've read).
I understand without a concise analysis i won't get the most accurate answers..however a little knowledge is better then none.
Any advice appreciated.
Cheers