Lowering an R33 GTR

**R33-East** · 12-27-2011, 03:17 PM

So I recently started installing coilovers on my R33 and lowered it a bit. I have only had time to install the rear coilovers so far but I have some very noticeable negative camber. The height at the rear is 355mm from the center of the wheel to the fender, the front will also be brought down to this height. My coilovers don't have any adjustment for camber and from what I have read camber can't be adjusted on Skylines with something simple like a camber plate. So now I need to get some adjustable control arms, I have been looking at some Whiteline and Cusco stuff. To those of you with experience with this what do you recommend? I want to spend as little as possible on this but don't want to cheap out on crappy parts. I will continue searching but any advice you could give me would be appreciated!

**Supraclean** · 12-27-2011, 04:08 PM

Ams performance, google them. Best bang for buck adjustable arms front and back/ tension rods.

I recommend getting a wheel alignment after you get your coils on and at the height you want.

**gtst_type_m** · 12-27-2011, 06:13 PM

^^

what he said

**r33_gtst** · 12-28-2011, 09:41 AM

Adjustable control arms will correct your camber. I had to bring my rears way in.
If you have the $ upgrade the arms and links while your at it

**R33-East** · 12-28-2011, 12:04 PM

Ams performance, google them. Best bang for buck adjustable arms front and back/ tension rods.

I recommend getting a wheel alignment after you get your coils on and at the height you want.

You must mean AMS Motorsports?

Yes the first thing on the list for spring is to get an alignment done, things are sure to be out of whack

**Supraclean** · 12-28-2011, 04:20 PM

Yes Ams motorsports, there Canadian site. You will see there Z/ skyline section for parts.

I have all the adjustable arms on my Gtst for over a year now and have got 2 alingments already. Life is so easy and car handles better/ tire contact has improved greatly.

**r33_gtst** · 12-28-2011, 05:53 PM

^ +1
I also have had the alignment done twice, a few weeks apart. The rear tires hook up unbelievably well, not sure if it's the contact or rubber but it sure as hell helps. General handling is incredible too, it's nice having a car that handles like a go kart.
Even newer cars feel like they have too much body roll or "give" in them. Skylines spoile you lol

**R33-East** · 12-29-2011, 01:43 PM

I have decided to go with Whiteline, it looks like they really know their stuff.

Even newer cars feel like they have too much body roll or "give" in them. Skylines spoile you lol

When I got my Skyline thats all I drove for a month, the handling was amazing! When I went back to driving my Lancer it felt like the thing wanted to roll over on turns haha. Now the Skyline is going to be even better, I can't wait to drive it in the spring!