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guys looking at lowering my 32 and wondering on everyones opinion if i should go just new springs as my shocks are still mint or go coilovers and what are good brands etc..

the car will be just a streeter and maybe a little track time..

just not sure i wanna fork out for coilovers at this stage..

also what camber arms etc do i need to replace so i dont get too much negative camber and screw my tyres..

any help and input would be appreciated thanks

Alex

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Shocks won't last long or feel nice with lowered springs.

Tein S Tech springs(300) with Bilstein shocks(1100). Whiteline camber kits(220 front, rear get a quote or check online :().

If you want to spend more, look at Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks valved to suit(SydneyKid on here might be able to organise it)with the threaded height adjustable spring perch aswell

seriously, look through the first few pages or do a search, there is a thread on both of your questions multiple times a week.

Cheap coilovers are shit. Higher end coilovers dont suit our roads.

Dont forget castor adjustment, rear radius rod/traction arm(noltec whiteline is the suggested kit) pineapples and add swaybars to your list at somepoint.

Aim for this ride height: Front 350mm Rear: 340mm

here is an alignment to start with:

Front:

2mm total Toe out

+6deg Castor

-1 to -2deg camber

Rear

-1mm total toe in

-1.5deg camber

Adjustable replacement bushes are recommended on street cars due to the fact they are legal, they last, and require minimal maintenance.(lube 1-2 times per year).

I even tried to make a reference thread for R32's, search topics made by me EDIT: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/co...ts-t276135.html

-Ryan

thanks for the answer mate. i was sure this would be somewhere else but i have never been able to get the search thing to work on this site.. i think my antivirus blocks it or something.

feel free to close this thread if needed :dry:

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