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Hey guys, just though I'd let you know how i went lowering my Stag.

Ended up buying a set of low king springs from a R33 GTST from a fellow SAU member.

Got started, did the front first and it looked a treat, nice height without being a hazard.

Then came to the rear springs which didn't fit!

I guess I should've expected it because the whole operation was going way too smoothly! haha

The rear springs fit fine at the bottom but the stock springs taper inwards at the top to suit the oval top, whereas the GTST springs stay at a consistent width. In hindsight, I should've thought of that, but I didn't. So whatever.

After a little deliberation, I decided to cut my rear springs. Took off a coil and a half and I'm so happy with the results!

Sits very nicely. And almost identical to the front.

Don't know if any of you care, but just though I'd let you all know, haha.

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

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In fact, in these photos, the change isnt that obvious, but its definitely a noticeable difference!

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_Ryan_ Grand Master

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Will look mint once the front lip and skirts are back on!

Wouldn't it feel a bit under-sprung right now tho?

SK used R34 GTR front springs, R32GTR fronts springs upside in the rear from whiteline for his kits...

But Access Autoworks can supply you with Stagea Tein S-tech's! (or if you want whiteline i will sell you mine cheapish and go STIFF :down: )

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Will look mint once the front lip and skirts are back on!

Wouldn't it feel a bit under-sprung right now tho?

SK used R34 GTR front springs, R32GTR fronts springs upside in the rear from whiteline for his kits...

But Access Autoworks can supply you with Stagea Tein S-tech's! (or if you want whiteline i will sell you mine cheapish and go STIFF :down: )

Yeah?

Whats "cheapish"?

And can you offer front and back? Or just back?

_Ryan_ Grand Master

_Ryan_

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Yeah?

Whats "cheapish"?

And can you offer front and back? Or just back?

set of 4... let me price new springs and get back too you... i paid 300ish, they are in good nick, i just need to get a price to get custom length/rate sorted...

And i won't be doing it until my cast is off as i will be doing the change over myself...

-Ryan

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Yeah, no rush. I won't have any spare money for a lil bit anyway.

Spending a lot in the next couple of weeks on FMIC, custom piping, exhaust upgrade, bigger better fuel pump, boost controller and a remap to finish it all off. Then next on the list is new tyres.

Then I want to get my kit fixed and back on.

*Sigh*

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Yeah, no rush. I won't have any spare money for a lil bit anyway.

Spending a lot in the next couple of weeks on FMIC, custom piping, exhaust upgrade, bigger better fuel pump, boost controller and a remap to finish it all off. Then next on the list is new tyres.

Then I want to get my kit fixed and back on.

*Sigh*

I highly, highly, highly recommend Bridgestone Adrenalin RE001

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needs more low :D

Nah. If I go any lower the kit will scrape on everything!

Going to get bigger wheels sometime which will make it look a bit better i reckon, but first I need some other much more important mods. ;)

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haha yeah for sure, just gotta be more careful when you drive/pick lines - it's do-able (see display pic :D )

i'd steer away from going bigger wheels - 18's are about as big as you'll want to go before tyre profiles become too small

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Hey guys, just though I'd let you know how i went lowering my Stag.

Ended up buying a set of low king springs from a R33 GTST from a fellow SAU member.

Got started, did the front first and it looked a treat, nice height without being a hazard.

Then came to the rear springs which didn't fit!

I guess I should've expected it because the whole operation was going way too smoothly! haha

The rear springs fit fine at the bottom but the stock springs taper inwards at the top to suit the oval top, whereas the GTST springs stay at a consistent width. In hindsight, I should've thought of that, but I didn't. So whatever.

After a little deliberation, I decided to cut my rear springs. Took off a coil and a half and I'm so happy with the results!

Sits very nicely. And almost identical to the front.

Don't know if any of you care, but just though I'd let you all know, haha.

BEFORE:

post-54987-1237861978_thumb.jpg

AFTER:

post-54987-1237862098_thumb.jpg

In fact, in these photos, the change isnt that obvious, but its definitely a noticeable difference!

Chopped springs highly illegal in this country. When your wheel is at the bottom of its travel is the spring free to move around?

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