R32 Gts-t Suspension Is Shot

[GamblerZ]

I have been looking at coilover setups ranging from KSport, Tein, and Driftworks to a spring/dampener setup using Eibach springs or similar with Bilstein or KYB AGXs. Any thoughts on this? I am not into grip nor drifting, but do take the occasional spirited drive.

[Equinox]

Heaps of topics on this; but if you just take the 'spirited drive' might not be worth even going for coilovers. A good spring/shock combo will do you just fine and be miles more comfortable on the street than most readily available coilovers. (Read: Jap)

[GamblerZ]

I understand that this may have sounded like a newb question, but as a veteran user on other sites I frequent information is either vague, too general, or just not readily available. What I *did* get a lot of is "Ask the guys on Skylines Australia. They have plenty of people with experience with this." So here I am.

Meanwhile, I have gone through a number of articles on the sight and have seen some extensive threads on the R33 GTS-T suspension setups, but not nearly as many on the R32 as I had hoped. Of course, the lateness of the hour here (U.S.) in my original searching probably impaired my sleuthing abilities. Perhaps I am just not looking in the right places. Nevertheless...

It is my understanding that the suspension on the GTS-T is slightly different than the GT-R, but shares the same subframe as the S13. Is this correct? If so, that certainly helps in some of my searching. While coilovers are offer a solid performance base (and even some baller status depending on make/model coilover), is there no spring/shock combo that works? I am certainly not opposed to a coilover setup though. Obviously, my greatest hurdle to overcome is the availability of parts/aftermarket parts for the Skyline. I figure with the vast experience on this site with the R32 GTS-T that undoubtedly someone has had the experience to share.

I look forward to your informative replies.

Thank you in advance.

[blind_elk]

Basically, the rules that apply to R33s will be applicable to R32s.

IMO, "coilover" suspension, ie infinitely adjustable ride height, is unnecessary for the average road car. You have to corner weight the car for them to be really effective. And they are generally extremely stiff / firm.

I have Bilsteins with Kings lowered springs on my 32 GTS4. The Bilsteins have several grooves to set ride height. They are more than adequate as an upgrade from OEM.

Might I suggest you contact Quadrant Suspensions (www.quadrantsuspensions.com.au/ ) in Melbourne, or Whiteline (www.whiteline.com.au) in Sydney, about their setups. I think Quadrant recommend Eibach springs, Whiteline do Kings. Also, there was a group buy about 12 months ago for Bilstein / Kings packages - search through the for sales area, posted by "Sydneykid".

[GamblerZ]

So far I have gotten some good feedback from people with K-Sports. However, the spring/shock combo is still appealing for affordability and ride comfort while still improving handling performance.

[mattR32gtst]

Im running a relatively new coilover setup by Meister R there pretty much the same as the driftworks HSD's