Jump to content
SAU Community

Fitted Coilovers To R34: Ride Height 340mm/340mm - Should It Be 350mm/340mm?

Andi
 Share

Recommended Posts

Andi Experienced

Andi

Posted
Posted

Hey all,

Just fitted coilovers to my car and currently the ride height is 340mm front and rear. I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that the rear guards on the GTT is cut lower then the front? So should my ride height infact be something like 350mm front 340mm rear? Is it currently sitting at the wrong angle?

Cheers,

Andy

n15m0 Grand Master

n15m0

Posted
Posted
Yes, heights should be 350/340 for ideal handling/comfort. Another 5mm higher on both is also good

datzzzzz corectttzzzzz...! Mine is sitting at 350/340 at the moment..the fronts still look like they could go lower :D rears sit nicely on the guard...

n15m0 Grand Master

n15m0

Posted
Posted
Sure am. Thanks guys, now just to find a set of C-spanners. Never adjusted height on coilovers before - do I change the height by the top spring platform thing?

Wat coilovers do u have? To increase height, wind it up...and to lower, vice versa...

nuffsaid Veteran

nuffsaid

Posted
Posted

Mine are on 345mm all round, always preferred the jap nose down look more than the conventional 'too much gap in the front' look.

Didnt notice much of a difference at all between 340mm and 345mm. Id say 350mm would be roughly the same too.

Andi Experienced

Andi

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Hmm I'll probably wind up the front 5-10mm then. Speaking of which, I know I should get an allignment but is just to check camber? Or could I have possible upset the toe settings due to the different suspension geometry now?

Sydneykid Grand Master

Sydneykid

Posted
Posted
Hmm I'll probably wind up the front 5-10mm then. Speaking of which, I know I should get an allignment but is just to check camber? Or could I have possible upset the toe settings due to the different suspension geometry now?

Toe won't have changed

5-10 mm makes a little difference to camber

More than 10 mm you should have the camber reset

:) cheers :)

Mitchee Proficient

Mitchee

Posted
Posted

With Tein's (and im sure many other brands), height is adjusted by the lower-most ring on the strut.

Basically you just loosen the lower-most ring, and turn the whole body of the strut out-of or in-to the lower half of the strut, turning the spring and all. Once the desired height is reached, lock it down again by tightening the lower ring against the lower half of the strut.

Some lube might come in handy if the threads are dirty, too.

Andi Experienced

Andi

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Sydneykid, I changed from stock suspension to the coilovers at the current height now. Should I need to get an allignment because anythings out or just to check camber?

Thanks Mitch, that will come in handy when I adjust the height.

Thanks,

Andy

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • MBS206
      Duncan's V37.......race car?

      By MBS206 · Posted

      Ahhh, I need the whole head unit. I definitely needed to roll back through and review your setup, ha ha! Neat setup they have going on. I just need a full double din head unit. But I want good and responsive. I might have to review what the likes of pioneer have out these days.
    • albyz34gt
      34 de+t conversion using s2 stagea automatic transmission, engine harness and ecu

      By albyz34gt · Posted

      Ok so after much research and talking with knowledgeable people I've got my turbo conversion done and it's all running great other than 1 small issue.  Car has remained auto with the na auto and tcm, I've used a stagea ecu with. NIstune board and everything is great other than my gear selection on the dash. It illuminates park, reverse, neutral, 3rd and 2nd. But nothing drive or what gear your in when you pop it into tiptronic.  I'm sure there is may e 1 wire in the ecu plug I need to move to rectify this. Dose anyone here have any ideas?   Cheers guys
    • Duncan
      R32 GTS (RB20DE) Injectors Replacement

      By Duncan · Posted

      Sorry I haven't been following all the detail, so you may have tried this. Does it idle with the tiniest bit of throttle you can add? You've mentioned the IACV, does it have an AAC valve and have you adjusted it at all (ie, screw the idle adjust screw all the way in, then back it out a couple of turns until idle is stable)?
    • GabsReDeal
      R32 GTS (RB20DE) Injectors Replacement

      By GabsReDeal · Posted

      My bad, I unplugged the one underlined in red instead of yellow before. With the car started, after unplugging the IACV (the one underlined in yellow), it idled at around 400/500 for 3 seconds before stalling. Attempting to start the car without the IACV will not start the car.   It does stutter and sputter for around 5 seconds before dying. However, immediately after starting it, you can already hear some slight sputters from the exhaust.   It won't start with the AFM unplugged. If it is when the car has already started, it stalls in a few seconds.   Yesterday, I did take some logs using Nistune of 3 scenarios. Car idling till it stalls Car idling and unplugging the IACV Car idling and removing the AFM I also have some previous logs of when the Car is idling till it stalls and when driving and it cuts. I am not really knowledgeable enough to understand what to look for. After every test, car idles rougher and rougher, until I have to stop. It will be fine the day after.
    • GTSBoy
      Wheel Sizes & Offsets For Skylines

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      There is no difference between a 17x8 and an 18x8. The total diameter of the tyre needs to remain +/- the same (so you don't mess up the gearing, speedo reading, and clearance when turning front wheels..... so you just need to use a lower profile tyre on th 18 than you do on the 17. /rocket surgery.
×
×
  • Create New...