SkyJawa Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I know, I know, its not on a supra etc etc etc but I thought since CW used to have a Skyline he might be able to help/advise! Pretty please I'm told its coilovers basically and they are only height adjustable. Now the ride is very harsh, set up for a smooth track or jap roads no doubt and its not wonderful for our marvellous B roads so I'd like to soften it a little if poss. I'm not too worried if I can't as I can live with it but if I can change it then A semi-mechanically minded chap told me the spring platforms on the struts can adjust and so I should be able to just unwind the spring compression a bit to give it a bit more compliance. Pics below, would be grateful if a) any one knows the type, and b) has any thoughts on adjusting as above? Front strut top: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.ambrosen/skyline/suspension/struttop.jpg Front Strut: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.ambrosen/skyline/suspension/fronsus.jpg Rear Strut: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.ambrosen/skyline/suspension/rearsus.jpg http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.ambrosen/skyline/suspension/rearsus2.jpg http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.ambrosen/skyline/suspension/rearsus3.jpg Cheers Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Erfolgkei? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Do you not just wind the ring down under the spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Have you looked here http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Originally posted by Peter Sharp Have you looked here http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/index.php Yes But CW is an ex-taxi owner and a world of knowledge in suspension hence the post here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Originally posted by carl0s Do you not just wind the ring down under the spring? Thats what I thought, apparantly that would prob lower it more?!?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 aye.. suppose it would. I had thought it might allow the sping to be less compressed but fooked if I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Originally posted by mcanny Erfolgkei? It does look a bit like that doesn't it, someone mentioned that on the GTR sites, another mentioned was Tein....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Originally posted by carl0s aye.. suppose it would. I had thought it might allow the sping to be less compressed but fooked if I know Exactly what I thought too But I got bugger all idea of how this stuff works!!! LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 look like tein springs. as for the shocks???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Look like Tein (spit...) Certainly the only springs I see in green are Tein, and the damper spring platforms look like tein, too. My GTR had Ohlins on it, and very very pleasing they were, too. It also had tein springs, as they were available off the shelf in the rates I wanted. However, the top progressive bits of the windings on the rear springs knocked together and sounded JUST like a loose boot lid. Poor design, but for the track day usage it got it didn't REALLY matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Thanks for the reply Chris So its most like to be Tein then, I take it you don't like that stuff very much then!!! Are we right about the height adjustment? If you wind it down on the damper spring platform (eg towards the floor) it will just lower the car more? Thanks again for lookng Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Lowering the lower spring platform (winding it down) will lower the car. Front driveshafts go out of kilter and wear the joints and gaiters if lowered much, and like the Supra, the GTR does not respond well to a lot lower than stock ride heights. The seats threads look like they will need a good wire brushing and lubing before you alter them, from the photos. This will only alter the ride heiht, NOT the ride quality. Spring rates and / or damper rates need changing to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Great, thanks Chris - most appreciated. I'm not after adjusting the height so I'll leave it alone! Its not too lowered as there is still a few fingers gap between wheel and arch, definately not "slammed" LOL!! Although it does scrape now and then, more due to the firm ride I think than anything! This prob shows the current height best: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.ambrosen/skyline/skyline2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Originally posted by HISUPE It does look a bit like that doesn't it, someone mentioned that on the GTR sites, another mentioned was Tein....... I thought Tein straight away but they don't do a gold shock with green springs as far as I'm aware, the kits I've seen have been gold with black springs although someone could have swapped the springs to the Tein greens I guess. I'm sticking with my original guess, just don't ask me to pronounce it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 Consensus on the Skyline board reckons its Kei (who make that one you mentioned I think!!) http://www.kei-office.co.jp/lineup/img/td_r3_c1.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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