Trunk springs from a GTST

[Steaver]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone knows if GTST trunk springs are the same spring rate as the GTR springs? I can't find an answer anywhere online.


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[ptbo_gtr]

the spring rates for a GTR would be higher because of the weight the spoiler is heavier.

[Steaver]

Alright that's kind of what I was thinking but wasn't 100% sure. Thanks.


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[spinnanz]

I'd be very surprised if Nissan made a particular set of springs just for the Gtr.

[Godzilla32]

the part number is different for the gtr model with spoiler, the gtr wing was the oddball wing that weighed more than any other. the gts, gts t and gts 4 with wing all use the same p/n except the gtr. difference is gtr ends in 05u10 and the rest all end in 05u00

[Skym]

I can't see how the weight of a spoiler would cause a change in spring rate.

With 4wd it requires less squat when launching, so the spring rates would be higher in the rear of a GTR.

R32 GTS-T rear spring rates are somewhere around 2-3kgm from memory, front is around 4kg/m.

From memory Nismo spring rates for R32 GTS-T are 5.3kgm front, 3.9kgm rear.

The swaybar diameter usually mirrors the spring rate in a factory car (In some cases it doesn't), so is another indicator of the spring rates being higher in the rear of a GTR.

Best way to know is take both sets of springs to a suspension specialist and get them to test on spring rate testing machine.

[Godzilla32]

we're talking about the trunk lift springs, that prop the trunk open. not the suspension side of things

[Skym]

Oh, my bad.

Another bad day.

[Modb]

I put a GTR spoiler on my R32 gtst and the trunk doesn't open much at all and only stays open when the cars level, if that helps.

[Godzilla32]

could be the salty nova scotia air impeding the fluid dynamics of the trunk, kidding. but i think the springs are different, real talk.