Hey guys,
Some of you might already know I'm up for an engine rebuild so funds for that + a few fines inc writing off a car its safe to say i need to watch my spending...
Over about 6months roughly i have managed to make a little progress into the car modification world and i cant get enough of it!!! in the 6months i have purchased a 09 sedan MT GTB with 69000kms and i have had a TBE Xforce 3", new fuel pump, bigger TMIC, Brembo brakes, Tuned ECU and a pretty serious audio install...
but after all that its time to look at the suspension of the car, i dont really want to go over about 5k and i was thinking some new whiteline bushes, sway bars and some sort of coil overs..
My questions are, is the 5k mark suitable for daily driving with the odd flying into a corner driving?? and what parts do i need??
Cheers Nick
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Suspension Upgrade
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Suspension Upgrade
by LBR37Y » Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:06 pm
Mods on the car already
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by ferret89 » Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:31 pm
Not really an expert, but some BC BR coilovers with some whiteline sway bars and there will be a dramatic difference
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by wilso_8948 » Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:44 pm
Hey mate. I've got a set of BCBR coilovers in mine with sways, end links, anti lift kits and bushes from white line. No expert either but car handles brilliantly now with the added bonus of height and stiffness adjustability. Probably spent 2.5k all up. Great upgrade.
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by seanmau5 » Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:29 pm
You need to watch your spending but are about to throw 5k at suspension upgrades?!?!?!?! 
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by LBR37Y » Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:13 am
A maximum of 5k... And not for a while I just need a list so I can start planning this out finding what I need and how much dosh I need
Mods on the car already
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by LBR37Y » Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:43 am
I just had a look on the whiteline website and searche parts for my 08 GTB, and heaps of stuff come up and this is where I need a little help on what I need
Mods on the car already
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by seanmau5 » Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:05 am
BSF30Z - blade adjustable front swaybar
W0406-22 - bushes for front swaybar
BSR39Z - blade adjustable rear swaybar
W0406-20 - bushes for rear swaybar
KCA334 - anti lift kit (replaces your shot old bushes)
KCA313 - bump steer kit
Look at AVO or Cusco for HD mounts for your swaybars. No experience with coilovers (you can go budget; BC or KiDo), maybe someone else will chime in
W0406-22 - bushes for front swaybar
BSR39Z - blade adjustable rear swaybar
W0406-20 - bushes for rear swaybar
KCA334 - anti lift kit (replaces your shot old bushes)
KCA313 - bump steer kit
Look at AVO or Cusco for HD mounts for your swaybars. No experience with coilovers (you can go budget; BC or KiDo), maybe someone else will chime in
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by LBR37Y » Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:47 am
I just did a quick calc of this items and it comes to 750 not inc postage...
If that's all I need then surly I can pick up some coils for 3-4k
If that's all I need then surly I can pick up some coils for 3-4k
Mods on the car already
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by seanmau5 » Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:53 am
LBR37Y wrote:I just did a quick calc of this items and it comes to 750 not inc postage...
If that's all I need then surly I can pick up some coils for 3-4k
Cusco coils maybe? Check out their website for pricing
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by jacks-GTB » Sat Dec 15, 2012 10:12 am
ay nick, ohlins all the way 
talk to troy at Pro speed he will give you a price
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by ferret89 » Sat Dec 15, 2012 11:25 am
My understanding was 3-4k coilovers for street/daily driving was overkill
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by wilso_8948 » Sat Dec 15, 2012 2:11 pm
Don't spend 3-4 k on coilovers if you aren't going to track the car. It's pretty much for the wank factor. Consider your needs first before you fork out that much
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by Dropz » Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:47 pm
get the whiteline parts listed above, BCBR coilovers, and strut braces front and rear.
Also good tyres.
Also good tyres.
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Re: Suspension Upgrade
by LBR37Y » Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:23 pm
alright thanks guys ill look into it!!!
thanks for the help!!
thanks for the help!!
Mods on the car already
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
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