Aftermarket Springs On R32 Gtr Shocks

[SiR_RB]

hey fellas !

ive got standard r32 gtr suspension, which are in a1 condition

i was wondering instead of changing everything for coilovers, is it a good idea to just upgrade the springs and keep the stock GTR shocks, i want the ride to be abit more firm and maybe lower it another inch

ive seen apexi, greddy, hks (jap brands) also whiteline and kingsprings making them for the r32

has anyone gone down this route, what was the outcome like?

cheers

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

not great.... when i bought mt 33 it had rsr springs on standard shocks.... i went to greddy coilovers and havent looked back

[SiR_RB]

cheers !

[BASHO]

I inherited a stock strut/KingSpring setup on my R34GTT when I bought it .

I don't think the KingSprings had been on for very long.

The lowering is 25mm front and rear from stock.

The spring rate is firm but not harsh.

The ride is what should be expected in a road driven performance vehicle.

I have subsequently replaced 3 of the 4 OE struts with new ones due to failures.

These would have been caused by---------

A/Altering the operating hight of the strut after 80.0000klms and-

B/ Age (9yrs old) , shitty Australian roads and of course A/.

OE front struts for an R34GTT are approximately (RRP) $190.00 ea and rears $175.00ea making a full set (RRP) $730.00.you can probably knock 15-20% off the RRP if you can buy them trade.

I fitted mine myself so I have no idea what labour would be to fit however the rears on an R34GTT involve friken around with the parcel shelf and the removal of the back seat so to fit a pair 2hrs should suffice ,the fronts 1-1.5hr should be enough(R34GTT).

I believe the rears on an R32 can be done without rooting around with the back seat etc so it should be much quicker to R&R than the R34GTT..

I have had no further issues with the replaced struts and am now waiting for the last old one to pop its cork before I replace it.

Hope this helps

Edited February 17, 2010 by BASHO

[PROXIMITY]

Nothing wrong with standard struts and a/m hardened/ lowered springs providing struts in good nick.

How long they last no1 knows thou,

But new stock struts and springs ride awesome.