R32 Gts-T Handling Advice

[reganb]

Hi all,

Am after advice on ways to improve the handling setup on my R32 sedan. Car currently has Cusco height/damper adjustable coilovers and 17x9 ssr wheels with 215/45 tyres. What would you recommend in the way of arms, swaybars and mounts etc? Have been considering buying GKTech gear, is this a trusted brand? Also is it worth changing engine/gearbox mounts to nismo or something of the like? Will this make much difference? Car will be doing mainly street/ light track work.

All help appreciated, cheers

[Missileman]

a few pearls of wisdom in this thread much worth a read...

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/85591-r32-gtst-whiteline-bilstein-suspension/

[niZmO_Man]

GKTech stuff is pretty good.

Change to wider, grippier tyres. Get alignment parts (upper arms, castor arms). Wouldn't bother with the mounts unless they're stuffed.

[blind_elk]

A 215 tyre on a 9" rim is too narrow. I run 235s on 8", you probably need to run at least that, if not a 245.

And there is any number of threads on handling options, so do a search. But, upgraded sway bars are a must. And if the Cuscos are infinitely adjustable for height, ie screw platform, then you need to get the car corner weighted. Badly adjusted height could well be the major contributor to poor handling.

Not too sure what effect engine and gearbox mounts have on handling, since handling is more a function of suspension design and weight distribution.