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I went with the TIKT( Bilstein MDS based) coilovers and they are amazing ! Getting all the associated adjustable sway bar links is also a must.
Now that you’ve had the TIKT suspension for a while do you still like it? How is the street driving with the setup as well as the adjustable suspension pieces? I track and street drive my car frequently but not happy with the stock setup.
skilly.....i have the renntech's on my gts and haven't adjusted them yet but need to. are you able to turn them with the car up in the air and with the wheels on to take some of the weight off of the spring, or do you have to remove the wheels to gain access to the collar and get the wrench in there. i haven't tried yet, but would rather know the best and easiest way before i try it. thanks!
A question to you all technical guys. See attached pictured of the coilovers front and rear on my Pro. To lower the car, should I open lock screw an lower the upper ring? I don't want much lowering, just down to the stop ring lowest. If this is correct I will do the lowering myself. Thanks for all advices here.
That is the standard procedure of lowing yes, just loosen the lock ring then use turn the spring perch.
However, I think the pro's front doesn't really have any room to go, the rear does but not sure if you want to change the wake of the car - that affects the handling characteristics a lot.
That is the standard procedure of lowing yes, just loosen the lock ring then use turn the spring perch.
However, I think the pro's front doesn't really have any room to go, the rear does but not sure if you want to change the wake of the car - that affects the handling characteristics a lot.
Thanks for answer. In picture of front and rear coilover there is a gap between lock ring and stop ring of about 7-8 mm. For me that is enough to lower. I don’t know if this gap will give the same in lowering height, but I would give it a go.
Any results you'd care to report (final height chosen, effects, ride results, track results, in conjunction with shock adjustments, etc.)?
I haven’t driven the car to much because of snow an bad weather. I will have first trackday in May so I know more the. Ride height is down about 1.2 cm all around.
I haven’t driven the car to much because of snow an bad weather. I will have first trackday in May so I know more the. Ride height is down about 1.2 cm all around.
Did you do the adjustments yourself? Just jack up one corner at a time and then adjust each coilover? How did you make sure to lower the left and right side the exact same amount? Did you count the number of threads showing or what?
Any results you'd care to report (final height chosen, effects, ride results, track results, in conjunction with shock adjustments, etc.)?
I went for a drive on road this weekend. So far my butt feeling says that ride height and comfort is very acceptable. Actually, I would say comfort is even better than on a standard GTR and GT, which also several magazines has reported. I am very impressed how the suspension tackle bumps and bad tarmac. Looking forward to test on track.
Did you do the adjustments yourself? Just jack up one corner at a time and then adjust each coilover? How did you make sure to lower the left and right side the exact same amount? Did you count the number of threads showing or what?
Thanks!
I did get a mechanic to help me, but yes jack up one corner at time. I checked all gaps on on all corners at it was similar so I lowered until reaching stop ring. I will check height on all corners after my first trackday.
I did get a mechanic to help me, but yes jack up one corner at time. I checked all gaps on on all corners at it was similar so I lowered until reaching stop ring. I will check height on all corners after my first trackday.
Great. Did you take any pictures while you were doing the changes? Do you think you can post any before and after pictures?
I did get a mechanic to help me, but yes jack up one corner at time. I checked all gaps on on all corners at it was similar so I lowered until reaching stop ring. I will check height on all corners after my first trackday.
Or you could get the car corner weighted. Lowering generally affects the toe and camber.
YMMV
You don't change the spring rate or the damping rate.
A high damping rate is usually the cause of "harsh" suspension.
The spring is rarely the cause.
But it may be, that you get into the compression stop, if you set it too low.
The ideal damper working range could also be left.
You just have to test it. The effort is initially low.
If it doesn't fit, you go back. Doesn't cost anything up to here.
Mostly (experience with other cars) 1-1.5" with shorten or aftermarkt springs, work quite well, with stock length shock absorbers.
I have no further experience with GTR series shock absorbers because the maximum series depth is completely sufficient for me.
Best regards
Stenzel
I can copy this. I lowered my Pro to the stop rings as Stenzel. No difference in comfort and no issues with rubbing. I guess height decreased about 1 cm, which is ok for me.
12-15-2021, 08:37 PM
