New Shocks

[Robo]

Hi There,

For someone who has stock springs, bigger rims and stock shock's what is the best replacement for the shocks?

Factory Nissan ones or aftermarket?

Can you fit sports shocks with standard springs? Or is that a no no?

Regards

Rob

[nismoman18]

yeah u can fit replacement parts such as bilstein, pedders etc. they wont screw ur srpings up or nething, prolly last longer. The standard shocks if the springs arent lowered should be ok mate, the big rims dont put ne load on em really

[Robo]

Thanks nismoman,

So if I install blistein sports shocks, keep the standard springs, will it make any improvement to my cornering ability/handling?

I don't want to lower it....

Or would you recommend to get firmer springs to match the blistein shocks?

regards

[jlnewton]

Bilsteins are an excellent shock. You will get an improvement in handling with these shocks and standard springs but eventually I would get some decent springs to match, eg whiteline springs or king springs.

[Bleach1]

i have installed a few sets of koni shocks in my time and they seem to be really good value for money. The adjustable sports shocks actually can sometimes be handy as well. Also if you care going to do the shocks you should do the springs as well. Springs are cheap. $300 or less for a set of firmer ones. Also when you do the shocks you have to remove the springs anyway.

[gts4diehard]

Hi, I fitted bilsteins to my last 32 gts4, they transformed the car, it had 110k on clock. They had adjustable spring seats, which meant your could lower the car around 30mm by sitting std spring lower down on shock strut.You can also get them revalved to suit your application. p.s. regarding springs, friends who have replaced their std with aftermarket one have found that the factory ones are often better(they are progressive) vs std rate aftermarket springs.

[Robo]

So it seems I can just replace the shocks and leave the springs standard but it is recommended to get firmer springs to match..

Can I get firmer springs but retain the same ride hight??

Or are there only lower aftermarket springs available?

Regards

[nismoman18]

king makes replacement, lowered and super low, replacement is standard height, and they are firmer then the stock springs which means great handling at stock height!