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Hi all, I have been doing some research for my upcoming suspension upgrade and have'nt found a clear answer. If SydneyKid or others with LOTSA good info could please step forward, it would be greatly appreciated!

I am looking for bump, rebound and height adjustable coilovers that aren't too stiff.

I know Whiteline is meant to be one of the prefered kits however I have been informed that the sports kit for my car won't be available until November this year. I am in dire need of new shocks becuase mine are starting to leak and bounce. I have looked at user comments on both Tein HA/HE and HKS HiperMax coilovers and both would probably be unsuitable for me due to the high spring rates they usually come with. Apart from the Tein Flex which is what I am leaning towards. I know a lot of people have reccomended Bilsteins and I would consider them also but they are quite pricy for fully adjustable ones.

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Other brands (preferably with model codes) I should consider? Also, can anyone reccomend me a suspension store located in Adelaide that doesn't charge rediculous prices because they're in Adelaide.

PS: My budget is $3.5k for the coilovers, preferably less due to needing new tyres as well =(

PPS: My car has lowered springs that are quite a bit stiffer thatn standard but I have no idea what rate they are.

The end result on A032R's is around 600 lbs (13 kg/mm) in the front spring rate, although we have used up to 800 lbs (16 kg/mm). The rear spring rate is in the 450 lbs (9 kg/mm) with the 24 mm adj rear stabiliser bar to 600 lbs (12 kg/mm) with the 22 mm adj rear stabiliser bar. For Bridgestones or Dunlops we would probably end up with a bit more.

Would this bit of info still be applicable to me SK?

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I have DMS coilovers in my R32 GTR and they have performed well so far. They have bump and rebound adjustment and it’s possible to select your preferred spring rate at purchase time. I had DMS in my GTiR before that and they too were particularly competent.

http://www.dmshocks.com/

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I am looking for bump, rebound and height adjustable coilovers that aren't too stiff.

Do you want separate bump and rebound adjustment?

Other brands I should consider?

Koni (if you want combined bump and rebound adjustment), Ohlins (they have both combined and separate), DMS (ditto), Proflex (separate bump and rebound adjustment).

My car has lowered springs that are quite a bit stiffer thatn standard but I have no idea what rate they are.

Measure them up and I can work out the rate for you. I need to know the coil ID, wire diameter and exactly the number of coils.

Would this bit of info still be applicable to me SK?

Depends on what car you have, what you are using it for, what tyres you are running and what else you have done, suspension wise.

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Thanks for the input but I have settled for Koni Sports adjustables with Whiteline springs from their sports kit. Seems to be fairly good match so far with minimal roll, fairly neutral handling but on power it is slightly twitchy(could also be that I'm not driving on an optimal surface).

Ride is still a bit harsh although I am getting used to it. I think I may have to go to a softer spring rate but unsure until I get to experience something better.

SK: car is predominantly a road car, quite bumpy roads around Adelaide(One of the reasons I went for Koni's instead of Bilsteins) and I will be getting swaybars/anti-roll bar upgrades "soon" :), so how soft can I go with springs on the Koni Sports before it adversely affects handling?

BTW: I am definitely happy with the Koni Sports plus I got it for an absolute bargain! I can even factor in another 2 sets of springs and it would still be cheaper than the most expensive quote I got for them!

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Hi SK,

I have a follow on query with respect to ecenshu's questions about coilovers.

I have an R32 GTR, and ultimately I want to build it up as a track / street car. It has a full dumps back exhaust, and will be getting an oil cooler ASAP.

From there I will focus on brakes / suspension, I would prefer at this stage to get the handling sorted out, rather than chase dyno numbers.

I am too looking at coilovers, and would seperate bump and rebound adjustment. I will / am running R compound tyres, such as Azenis or D01Js and will likely incorporate the Whiteline handling kit with the coilovers. Stiffness is not (too) much of a concern for me.

Looking at spring rates of around 8kg/mm and 12kg/mm rear and front respectively. Will this be overly stiff on the road?

What would you recommend at around $4K?

Thanks in advance

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