Gtr33 Suspension Adjustment - Practical But Not Jacked Up. Possible?

[Qwerty123]

I love the way my car looks at the moment, but it is just not practical. What is the highest I should go in order for it to NOT look jacked up?

Also, the RHS tyre scrapes when turning right :|

[sonicz]

I'm no expert but with the right rims even a stock height GTR does not look "jacked up"

Something like this looks good and would be practical, but I guess it depends on what suspension mods and body kit you have to get any real answer.

[Qwerty123]

Thank you!,,,

This is what it currently looks like.

Would love to hear your thoughts on how much I can lift it so it still looks good.

Edited February 22, 2014 by Qwerty123

[sonicz]

Its hard to say without seeing what suspension you have fitted, yours may have adjustable coil overs, so if they are adjustable you can try setting a bit higher. I believe the stock height is 410F/400R. Your going to have to go to a suspension shop or get someone in the know how to adjust it for you. The R33 GTR Is quiet a meaty looking car, so its hard to make it look jacked up, I wouldn't worry about going up a bit. If it doesn't have adjustable height then your going to need to buy some adjustable coil overs.

Its rubbing because you probably have 19in wheels and the tyre is scraping along the inside fender and plastic guards. I had the same thing happening with my 19in until I got the guards rolled.

Edited February 23, 2014 by sonicz

[Qwerty123]

Thanks so much for that.

They are bc racing coil covers by the way.

[niZmO_Man]

Do you know where the tyre rub?

Why not raise it a couple of centimeters and see how you go?

[gtr jet]

I'd just raise it 10mm and see if it fixes your issues. If not raise it another 10. Keep going until you have a hassle free ride.

[BakemonoRicer]

Remember to reset all your bushes when you raise/lower the car.

Lowering/raising will change the angle of your arms/rods, which can put stress on the bushes and result in premature wear (if you don't have the bushes released while youre setting height).

[Qwerty123]

Thanks guys.

1cm at a time?

Won't that end up costing a fortune?

[Qwerty123]

Do you know where the tyre rub?

Why not raise it a couple of centimeters and see how you go?

Front right tyre *shy*

[Qwerty123]

Remember to reset all your bushes when you raise/lower the car.

Lowering/raising will change the angle of your arms/rods, which can put stress on the bushes and result in premature wear (if you don't have the bushes released while youre setting height).

Thank you. I'll try and find out what "bushes" are

[Trex]

[niZmO_Man]

Front right tyre *shy*

Hahaha, don't worry, the good thing about owning such a car is you get to learn/work on them yourself!

Whereabouts are you located? Perhaps an SAU member can help you out.

Pull a wheel off and have a look at what suspension you have. To be honest, your car isn't ultra low, so raising it a centimetre or two should sort it out. It might need a guard lip/roll as well. Perhaps a bit of wheel alignment fiddling can sort out the scrub. Your car should have adjustable arms already.

[Qwerty123]

Hahaha, don't worry, the good thing about owning such a car is you get to learn/work on them yourself!Whereabouts are you located? Perhaps an SAU member can help you out.Pull a wheel off and have a look at what suspension you have. To be honest, your car isn't ultra low, so raising it a centimetre or two should sort it out. It might need a guard lip/roll as well. Perhaps a bit of wheel alignment fiddling can sort out the scrub. Your car should have adjustable arms already.

Thank you!!!

I am in Adelaide by the way.

Oh, and it's BC racing suspension.

Edited March 5, 2014 by Qwerty123

[Qwerty123]

You are just so clever! Must be so awesome being you