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Hi guys

I got a A31 and it has the softest suspension ever, owned a R31 before this and even that was stiffer.

Ive looked around everywhere for what suspension the ceffies take. Yes ive checked the Cefiro Substitute Parts List. But before Im going to spend the 2k+ I just want to confirm this.

1. If I buy a full set of coilovers for a S13 these are a bolt on fit? Correct?

2. Is this the same deal with the front and rear sway bar. All links etc are the same as the S13?

3. Mechanical diffs. This car is factory RB20DET so I assume R200 diff which is the same as s13-s15 and R32-R34 So I should be able to buy any mechanical diffs which were designed for these and will fit my car.

I believe you have to be carefull with the housings though as some are 5 or 6 bolt so I might have to check the housings out if I buy a second hand one thats already in a housing.

Most of these parts are easily sourced but Im having some difficulty trying to track down swaybars. Even on nissan Silvia site. What brand did you guys get and where from and how much?

Thanks heaps guys.

Sorry for the newb questions but I have been looking with the search button.

Paul

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Hi guys

I got a A31 and it has the softest suspension ever, owned a R31 before this and even that was stiffer.

Ive looked around everywhere for what suspension the ceffies take. Yes ive checked the Cefiro Substitute Parts List. But before Im going to spend the 2k+ I just want to confirm this.

1. If I buy a full set of coilovers for a S13 these are a bolt on fit? Correct?

2. Is this the same deal with the front and rear sway bar. All links etc are the same as the S13?

3. Mechanical diffs. This car is factory RB20DET so I assume R200 diff which is the same as s13-s15 and R32-R34 So I should be able to buy any mechanical diffs which were designed for these and will fit my car.

I believe you have to be carefull with the housings though as some are 5 or 6 bolt so I might have to check the housings out if I buy a second hand one thats already in a housing.

Most of these parts are easily sourced but Im having some difficulty trying to track down swaybars. Even on nissan Silvia site. What brand did you guys get and where from and how much?

Thanks heaps guys.

Sorry for the newb questions but I have been looking with the search button.

Paul

1. As above

2. Yes (Ask Resin for details) Whiteline make a swaybar kit and Homerrules sells second hand jap ones on ns

3. Get a brand new Kaaz diff from RMS Motorparts for R200 (Ask Huddy for details)

Have a nice day.

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Just another note. Are you guys able to tell me if R32 sway bars will fit the ceffy? Im pretty sure the fronts are totally different what about the back?

I managed to find a cheapo aftermarket swaybar for a R32 and it wont fit my car, obviously im assuming there different here then or is it the good old build quality from whiteline? (which is hopeless)

What suspension setups are you guys running?

SK would be good, but budget wont stretch that far?

I was thinking of either HSD or isc-coilovers 8/6. Would you guys use whiteline adjustable or cusco non adjustable for sway bars? Is it worth paying the lil extra for cusco or just stick with whiteline?

Cusco $700 for the pair delivered.

Whiteline I think works out to be a be around $480 or something delivered.

Regards

Paul

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If you wait a bit skyline kid is getting one made up for the ceffy at the moment ....modelled off my stock one. I think its close to finish...

but if you get the s13 ones get the blade adjustable sr20 ones .......thats what i have in my car and they fit fine. but one designed for the ceffy maybe better!.

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if its fat as, then its a GTR bar... the stock ceffy bar is only sopmething like 16 mm thick... pretty average looking

Dodgy ruler measuring skills in the dark my front is around the 24-26mm mark I think.. Cheked out my mates completly stock C33 and his looked to be of simular size.. Definatly more than 16mm.

Now I'm really lost :happy:

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