subylib
02-19-2005, 12:33 AM
I am from Sydney, Australia and have just bought a Silver Manual MY05 GT Sedan (I have to wait 7 weeks for it to come from Japan). Got Mesh Grille, Mats, Headlight surrounds, Sports Gear knob, Reflective tint (20%), tow bar, Hi-Tech Quad Exhaust (M3 Style).
When it arrives I want to change the wheels and suspension. I have chosen the wheels (Lenso Speed Six 19 x 8) and tyres (Falken ST115 225/35/19).
I live in Southern Sydney and it seems I am limited with my choice of lowering options. I want to lower the car mostly for the improved appearance (19's will make it look like a 4WD height otherwise). I do, however want to get better handling and less body roll.
To start off with, I only want to spend the money for replacement springs (coilovers or upgraded shocks may come later). From talking to local suspension places (eg. East Coast Suspension- Sutherland) it seems that the only springs that are available for the GT are H & R (around $880 fitted) and Lovell's (around $680 fitted). Both of these are premade and only lower the car 30mm which I think is a waste of time and money- you would hardly notice it. The guy from East Coast recommended the H & R's (European quality) for the GT.
The only other option I have is to go to somewhere like KMAC (Arncliffe) and get springs made up to a custom height (around $580 fitted). I guess if I did this I would probably get them made to lower the car around 50-60mm. There seems to be alot of guard clearance on the GT's so I think I'd be safe at this height. I will roll the guards if needed but I'd prefer not to in case the paint starts cracking.
Like most people, I guess I want to find the perfect balance between:
1) Looks
2) Ride quality
3) Handling
4) Practicality (I don't trust the girlfriend with pot-holes and driveways if it's too low!)
Anyone have any experiences/opinions/measurements to share?
Duane
When it arrives I want to change the wheels and suspension. I have chosen the wheels (Lenso Speed Six 19 x 8) and tyres (Falken ST115 225/35/19).
I live in Southern Sydney and it seems I am limited with my choice of lowering options. I want to lower the car mostly for the improved appearance (19's will make it look like a 4WD height otherwise). I do, however want to get better handling and less body roll.
To start off with, I only want to spend the money for replacement springs (coilovers or upgraded shocks may come later). From talking to local suspension places (eg. East Coast Suspension- Sutherland) it seems that the only springs that are available for the GT are H & R (around $880 fitted) and Lovell's (around $680 fitted). Both of these are premade and only lower the car 30mm which I think is a waste of time and money- you would hardly notice it. The guy from East Coast recommended the H & R's (European quality) for the GT.
The only other option I have is to go to somewhere like KMAC (Arncliffe) and get springs made up to a custom height (around $580 fitted). I guess if I did this I would probably get them made to lower the car around 50-60mm. There seems to be alot of guard clearance on the GT's so I think I'd be safe at this height. I will roll the guards if needed but I'd prefer not to in case the paint starts cracking.
Like most people, I guess I want to find the perfect balance between:
1) Looks
2) Ride quality
3) Handling
4) Practicality (I don't trust the girlfriend with pot-holes and driveways if it's too low!)
Anyone have any experiences/opinions/measurements to share?
Duane