GTS performance suspension kit

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benzino
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GTS performance suspension kit

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I just got my GTS suspension kit today from Germany:
http://www.gts-sport.de/product_info.ph ... ubira.html

It worked out about $500AUD posted which is an amazing price considering what it is...
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H&R Springs, Germany's finest
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and KYB shocks, modified to be stiffer and I think the front ones have been shortened as well

I'll post a review when they are fitted
~2.0L Lanos~EHPAS~H&R Springs~KYB/GTS Shocks~
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Re: GTS performance suspension kit

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Got them installed today
Apparently the original front left shock had collapsed which probably explains why she was handling like a boat!!

At the same time of the install I also had them replace the ball joints and tie rod ends as well as put in poly control arm bushings

I only drove it 10mins home and couldn't really drive it because my shift linkage is f-ed and doesn't like going into second.
Impression is very positive though!!
It is firm but not much more than stock, definitely not HARD
but going round corners it's a lot flatter and a noticeable reduction in body roll and rock

In regards to the drop... not much at all, definitely not slammed, lol
it may settle over the next few days, though

sure it would have been nice to be tucking rim, but at this height, it's an improved look and is still practical; so overall I'm happy

from first impressions, I would recommend this kit to anyone interested in a well priced comprehensive suspension kit! :D
I would class this kit as stock improved rather than race or hard-street which is fine with me
Pics in the next couple of days
~2.0L Lanos~EHPAS~H&R Springs~KYB/GTS Shocks~
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Re: GTS performance suspension kit

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So replaced my shift linkage today... I can actually shift gear again!!! :lol:

Car is heaps better, corners flatter and is noticeably firmer but not bumpy or jarring

A quick measurement tells me it dropped 43mm (1.7") on the front and 33mm (1.3") on the rear so pretty much spot on for the advertised 40/30 drop
It might be more or less though because my initial measurement was with 17" wheels and my lowered measurement was on a little bit of a downwards slope...

So some pictures:
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~2.0L Lanos~EHPAS~H&R Springs~KYB/GTS Shocks~
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Re: GTS performance suspension kit

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very nice! the car is looking better all the time!
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Re: GTS performance suspension kit

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it will look even better with the headlights painted and the wheels repainted :D

(I assume you got my email that I received the parcel too, thanks man)
~2.0L Lanos~EHPAS~H&R Springs~KYB/GTS Shocks~
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Re: GTS performance suspension kit

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Looks really good Benzino i rekon i might go the same way.. cheers bro..
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