Kev946 Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I'm a very happy bunny..... I can't believe the difference these dampers make over the standard ones. The improvement in ride and handling is outstanding. The fitted like a dream also which I guess they should since Tokico make the standard and S-Tune dampers. You will also notive from the pictures that the rears are much fatter. Anyway, I'm now enjoying the car even more... It does beg the question though, why don't Nissan fit better quality Dampers, but then again I think I can answer that....COST... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traktion Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Is it much firmer too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 How long a job is this Kev?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 nice one Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 How long a job is this Kev?? This is the second time I'm done them of course, well the fronts at least, as the springs do have to come off the front. I did it today in 5 hours and that included watching 15 laps of Silverstone and a couple of visitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 ya didn't miss much with the grand prix. Bloody boring parade again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_torphins Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Good work Kev! It's stupid how much better the car is once you change the suspension. Should be everyone's first mod! How much did you lower by?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Good job Kev. With a set of wheels like yours, the suspension was a must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traktion Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 People are saying it's "better", but does it have an adverse affect on ride quality? It'd be nice to have less roll, but I wouldn't want my sensitive buttocks getting a hammering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 People are saying it's "better", but does it have an adverse affect on ride quality? It'd be nice to have less roll, but I wouldn't want my sensitive buttocks getting a hammering! Surely it's the opposite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 All, RS-R springs lower the car by 0.6 inch front and rear, so only a subtle lowering. If you are looking for improving hadling one option is to simply replace the sway bars and keep the standard springs and shocks. Personally I like this setup as it gives only a slightly stiffer ride but seems to cope better when the car is pushed. Please be warned though that I've only just fitted these. My first reaction is that they make an amazing improvement. I may change my mind but ddoubt it as I have already driven over some crap roads. Also, I'm on the inital settings so can always change the damping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 can't wait to fit these on mine now expect a full write up with pictures! Kev'll be the mentor, I'll do the hard work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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