My First Suspension Mod

[ScaryTed77]

Hi all,

I've done a few searches, and I've had a read through this thread about body roll: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Bo...ice-t77262.html

Basically, I want to start improving the handling of my R33, reducing some body roll. And I'm on a fairly tight budget (lol, don't they all say that). This car is a street driven daily driver for 99% of the time, so I'm thinking a combination of swaybars and (down the track when I've saved up) upgraded shocks/springs should give me the desired result.

Currently, the car is bog standard in the handling department, other than front and rear strut braces. Power-wise, I'd say it's around the 160-170rwkw mark, with plans to go as high as 200rwkw.

What would you guys suggest?

Edited February 5, 2008 by bnew

[Duncan]

I suggest sway bars are a brilliant place to start if you are on a budget. shocks and springs be a bit careful, there are some really cheap but crap brands out there.

[evil_weevil]

If you check out the group buy section with the r33 suspension from Gary - sydney kid - theres some good info and parts there.

I did springs and shocks first

then sway bars and front caster

then f n r camber and rear subframe align kit

If I could do it again - Id go the sway bars first!

[ScaryTed77]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Yeah, I've seen a few of Gary's threads around, we are lucky to have people like him on here. I'll track down that group buy thread.

[(B1) MR_fanny]

+1 on the swaybars...best money ever spent.

[djr81]

I did sway bars. (Whiteline)

Then springs/dampers/caster/camber. (Whiteline/Bilstein)

Then more camber. (Home made stuff)

Then more springs. (Eibach/Bilstein)

Then more sway bars.(Cusco)

And I haven't finished yet.

Best advice is to think carefully about where you want to end up & listen to some of the good advice you will get on this forums. But in doing so recognise that what some people like may not suit you and what suits some circumstances may not suit yours.

If you can do some research on how everything works & what changes have what effects you will be much better placed to understand peoples advice. I mean I have seen some shops recommend 10 & 8 kg/mm spring rates for the street for an R33.....so you can't take it all on trust.

[ScaryTed77]

Thanks guys, appreciate the advice. I want to try and avoid being someone who spends all their time and effort making my car go faster, without making it turn and stop better

Agreed about research- my initial first thought was due to research on SAU, on other sites and talking to people I know that have experience in this area. Can never be too well informed.

[Hulk1010]

how much do swaybars cost?

[ArBe20]

about $200-$250 for a good one.

[badkarma85]

Swaybars are the best 1st suspension mod, you will feel the difference immediately.

I have a set of whitline swaybars and they transformed the handling of the car.

Also put whiteline springs and koni yellow shocks, which gave the car a nice drop and handles extremely well with no body roll at all.

[FineLine]

Swaybars FTW. Definitely the best first suspension mod you can make.

I also found pineapples to be great value for money. cheap as and really tighten the car up.

[stolen_s15]

I would suggest checking the condition of your bushes first, particularly front castor bushes. If these are worn or in poor condition I woudl replace those first. Then purchase the swaybars.

[nee-sanRB20]

^^^this is what i am looking at doing next week as my front castor bushes are giving way. is it worth replacing the lot or jus wat is needed?

[djr81]

Do it properly. Do it once.

[nee-sanRB20]

thats what im thinking. have already got the castor bushes, and thought id just do the lot all at once. sydney kid still selling these kits?

[djr81]

Yes.

But also try

http://www.superpro.com.au/superpro.html

[r33cruiser]

+1 with camber mods.

get your hand on some....there are some decent ones on ebay made from billet steel. work a treat....but thats mor about grip than lessening body role :S

[ScaryTed77]

I would suggest checking the condition of your bushes first, particularly front castor bushes. If these are worn or in poor condition I woudl replace those first. Then purchase the swaybars.

Yeah, was thinking of doing something like that too actually. Is there anyone on here that sells complete bushes sets? I had a look in the for sale section but I couldn't really see any.

EDIT: Never mind, Ministry of Bass to the rescue

Edited February 15, 2008 by bnew

[ScaryTed77]

Bit of a bump. I've got a full set of bushes and front/rear Whiteline swaybars going on the car over the next few days. Looking forward to seeing the difference

[ScaryTed77]

Got the car back, very happy with the results. Much less bodyroll and more stability in high speed turns.