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Rev Head

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I own a 1998 R33 Skyline 40th Anniversary model which has stock suspension. I love the car but most of my driving is on rural roads which are rough and the cars ride is a bit harsh particularly over patchwork repairs on the road.

I want to get a more compliant ride from the car. It has been suggested to me that I don't put coil overs on the car but retain the standard spring and put better quality shocks on the car.

I have been thinking about KYB adjustible dampers but don't want to fork out a whole lot of money then find that I don't get the result I am looking for.

If you can give me some suggestions or recommed a good suspension person it would be appreciated.

I thought it would be good to get some Skyline owners experiences before I commit to udgrading my suspension.

Thanks,

Brian

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Cancerman Rookie

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Bilsteins FTW!

Did a search in here and couldn't find one bad thing about them, so I decided to send my share of K Rudd's stimulus to Germany in exchange for a front pair. First thing I noticed was how the front just holds still (kinda hard to explain) and MUCH better ride even with the same springs compared to my old Nismo adjustables on ANY setting.

Takes speed bumps really well too. You'd be surprised how much discomfort is caused by the actual bouncing up over and down from the bump as opposed to just absorbing it.

Kinks Grand Master

Kinks

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Go Bilsteins. Adjustable shocks, apart from Konis, are a waste of time because the adjustment is not accurate between the shocks so you'll end up with one side stiffer than the other for the same number of clicks on the adjuster. Guaranteed.

Girorostar Experienced

Girorostar

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Sorry to hi-jack your thread but didn't wanna make a new thread with the same subject.

Does anyone know the KYB part number for r33 gts-t '96? I've been looking in their US and AUS catalog but cant find it, or is there another nissan car that have the same part number as skyline? I'm really lost, cant find the part number anywhere, I've even tried their JP website but that wasn't much help.

Thanks in advance for the input.

_Ryan_ Grand Master

_Ryan_

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I can't say from first hand experience, but everything I've heard is that KYB shocks are the way to go.

they are a bit meh, koni yellows are a step up and bilsteins are another step up from that.

street car= bilstein + good springs IMO

nisskid Grand Master

nisskid

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Go Bilsteins. Adjustable shocks, apart from Konis, are a waste of time because the adjustment is not accurate between the shocks so you'll end up with one side stiffer than the other for the same number of clicks on the adjuster. Guaranteed.

and this is only the beginning to the the issues associated with cheap adjustable shocks lol

gslrallysport Experienced

gslrallysport

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and this is only the beginning to the the issues associated with cheap adjustable shocks lol

I'll be the first to say I thoroughly enjoyed the last thread about that! :/ Some absolute classic quotes!!! :)

Sticking to the 'known' brands (not so much specialised Japanese stuff), the price/performance index roughly goes:

- KYB

- Koni

- Bilstein

- DMS

It's a matter of how much money you've got as to how far up the list you go.

simpletool Mentor

simpletool

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Jetpilot1986: to clarify - down that list is up in price/performance !

Bilsteins for R33 ~1100 a set (+springs) vs DMA coilovers ~3300 (50mm). I have bilsteins and they impress all who enter. you might actually cop some flack from your fully sick mates with coilovers. But when their rock hard car with 40rwkw more and 100kg less goes 3 seconds slower a lap with better tyres you've really got to wonder :rofl:

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Aidan Contributor

Aidan

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Hey guys, am in similar situation. 96 R33 GTS-T. Looking for some nice smooth feeling shocks. If I go with the Bilsteins, should I stick with the stock springs or get new ones? I want a nice smooth ride but not too rocky around corners. I was going to get some Tein SS Coilovers with those EDFC things because it sounded cool but I figure if I can get a nicer feel for less, that'd be the best way to go. I'm a fairly "Spirited" driver but not interested in drifting or sliding.

I'd Like to keep it between 1-2k

Cheers

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