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YogiR33

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Hey i wanna upgrade my brakes and suspension and pretty much know what i want, jus need to know model numbers or places where u can get em from and also prices if possible

Front

DBA 4000 series slotted/ventilated brake rotor

Pads ? what do u recommend ????

Progressive Rate King Springs

KONI Sport Shock Absorber(adjustble ?)

Rear

Standard rotor

Again pads kinda over metal kings ???

Progressive Rate King Springs

KONI Sport Shock Absorber(adjustble ?)

Yeh for a 93 R33 GTSt thanx guys for your info

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I think you can buy the disks directly from DBA, otherwise check their website for Dealers. I run Bendix Ultimates. DB1170 front, DB1220 rear.

The Konis you can get from TopPerformance in Vermont. Or you could try Traction Tyres in Rowville, where you could also get the king springs.

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Hi Yogi, have you though about upgrading the bushes? Plus when you lower it you will need to correct the cambers, particularly rear. If you want a real handling improvement you should also look at upgrading the stabiliser bars as well.

Have a look at the Skyline articles here...

www.whiteline.com.au

Hope that helps

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yeh thanx for that went to a place called Traction in vic koni dealer and also whiteline dealer so he knew what he was talkin about and what i want from the car he recommeneded wat i had initially decided, but later down the track i will be replacin the bushes, gettin some camber+castor arms as well as a strut brace

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Yogi i have just purchased all the stuff you have mentioned, but have not put them on as yet. If you wait a week (car booked in for the 1/3/04) i will tell ya how i went.

This is what i bought:

- Whiteline "Handling Pack"

- Whiteline "Pineapples/Doughnuts"

- "Hot Bits" adjustable coil-overs. Hot Bits is a Victorian manufacturer. I have order the "Street Sport" with duel rate springs and height adjustment. Good part is; if i am not happy with the damper and rebound rates they will re-valve the coil-overs to suit my specifications for free.

- DBA 4000 series slotted rotors, all round. Found Race Brakes in Nth Melbourne to be the cheapest (slightly).

- Pads i am leaving stock for now as they are less than 50% worn. DBA also recommend bedding the rotors with std pads first then put the performance pads on later. I will probably be fitting ENDLESS pads on, once the stockies are worn.

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Just received the Hot Bits coil-overs yesterday. When i opened the box they were not assembled, i was like WTF!. I rang up the manager and he stated that i need to use my "top plates" off my std shockers to assemble and mount. Small set-back but easily fixed, apart from that they look great. As i went to the "Motorsport Expo" last weekend, at the old exibition building, i received a discounted price. Picked them up for $1650, Andrew Holdsworth (manager) stated he may offer the same price to other people as well. Just state that Alan (me), with the R33 GTST Skyline, has given you the number and ask if the Expo price applies, he should remember my name as i have rang him a few times :P.

NOTE: I have not felt how good these coil-overs are yet, thus i can not state that i am satisfied with them, but they look the part. Will keep you updated, hopefully by the end of next week, when my car is back on the road.

AXT Turbo/Hot Bits

PH: 97937740

Contact: Andrew Holdsworth

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Unfortunately my car is still at the w/shop. Problems with the "direct bolt-in" Exedy twin plate clutch caused a bit of delay. Also the F1 didn't help my cause ethier. Should be ready by friday. Will stay in touch.

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Clutch is sweet :D! But requires some getting use to.

Unfortunately had MAJOR probblems with the HOT BITS suspension, they are being sent back to get fixed up. The problem was not the quality of the product but the assembly, so i am sending them back with my std shocker tops, for them to get their 5hit together and assemble them for me.

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