Replacing HKS Hipermax Drag suspension

[Faarooq]

Hi guys,

I have a HKS Hipermax drag coilover suspension setup in my R33 GTR but they are a bit too stiff for the crumby roads in my area. I am thinking of replacing them soon with some different coilovers that have adjustable height and damping capabilities, such that they can be soft for harsh surfaces and adjusted for the track. Was just wondering if anyone knew of a good suspension kit that could replace the current HKS kit and how much I can reasonably expect to sell my current suspension assuming they are in excellent condition?

Thanks

[DoughBoy]

Are you sure they are the Drag version, the Drag springs are pretty soft. The rebound/bump rates are also the oppostie of a circuit/road shock. HKS Drag shocks are also adjustable. Also do they have the height adjustment on them?

You can get a new set of springs made up to suit Aust conditions, all the track orientated Jap coilovers have extremely stiff springs in them.

[Faarooq]

Yeah definitely the drag version, it is written on the shaft. They are also the height adjustable version. The car was just imported with the HKS suspension on it so no doubt it is the stiff Jap springs. I have played around with the shock adjustment but even at the softest setting it is still pretty harsh. Perhaps I could just get some replacement springs. What kind of ballpark figure would I be looking at to replace the springs?

[Sydneykid]

Coil over springs are around $150 per pair, the rate doesn't affect the price. But you really need to know the rate that is in there first.

[Faarooq]

Yeah I will check it out. So how does having opposite rebound/bump rates to street/track shocks affect handling?, thanks for the advice guys, I am kinda new to this, appreciate it.