Comments on S-Tech/GR-2 setup -- S13

[Drift]

I just installed this combo after received them about 2 days ago. I've driven on them for about 3 days now and have a pretty good feel for these vs. stock.

Install: Without power tools, on a scale of 1-10 it was probably about a 4. Had the hardest time w/ removing the strut nut from the rear struts only. Removing and installing struts was extremely simple. Only "tricky" part would be installing the rear struts onto lower shaft.

Appearance: After putting the springs on, the drop was immediately noticeable. It removed the 4 finger gap to approx a 2 finger gap at all four corners. More aggressive stance. Camber doesn't look too far off track, but slightly negative camber noticeable on rears.

Comfort: I read in other's posts that it feels like you are riding on the floor. This is the furthest thing from the truth. The only way I could imagine that is if you install them onto stock struts, then I could maybe understand. Is the ride 'firmer' then stock? ... of course. But honestly it is still comfortable.

Handling: This is where I noticed the most improvement. My stock suspension was actually in good condition -- so this comparision is to a decent stock suspension vs aftermarket. It removed all the slop from the bumps, for instance I could feel a 'sagging' in the suspension when going off speed bumps. Now, after dropping off the bump it doesn't bounce so to speak, all slop is removed. Body roll was reduced dramatically. I can really FEEL the difference in turns. After coming from a FF car, and trying to drive the 240 like one -- gave me a quick reality check to oversteer. But the same turns that I couldn't take at a certain speed on the stock suspension I can now take faster because I do not feel the car slipping in the rear. Is it a race suspension? Probably not. But for an everyday street driver its great, handling is inproved 100%.

Price: 452.XX with shipping from Enjuku.

Just wanted to let you guys know.

[raging panda]

nice guy, i was looking to get the exact same setup. Does anybody know with this small of a drop is a camber kit required to not ruin your tires?

[nismostreetracer]

I would invest in one. I've used Ingall's camber kits on my old cars and they work well with slight lowering of a vehicle. Hey Drift, what type of wheels and tires are you running on your ride?

[Drift]

SE Alloys. Plans for Gunmetal Tenzo Shu-10's next.

[raging panda]

hey when u do step up to the shu-10s, let me step up into the se wheels pleez.