Ksport review?
I am looking at replacing my set of suspension with ksport, has anyone ever dealed with the company and brand? They are fully adjustable (what I was looking at) and I can find them cheaper than tien. I can’t seem to find a lot of reviews on the systems. -VictorHash |
vsb80-c1as2 - $833.25
VSB80-C1AS2 - TEIN Dampers - Flex Z - Race Consulting Agency - PARTS | KNOWLEDGE | PASSION if the ksports are significantly cheaper than $833.25 shipped ..... roll the dice and give it a try. one thing is for sure, there is a strange lack of reviews on ksport coilovers, for honda fit |
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1420911)
vsb80-c1as2 - $833.25
VSB80-C1AS2 - TEIN Dampers - Flex Z - Race Consulting Agency - PARTS | KNOWLEDGE | PASSION if the ksports are significantly cheaper than $833.25 shipped ..... roll the dice and give it a try. one thing is for sure, there is a strange lack of reviews on ksport coilovers, for honda fit -VictorHash |
just for referencing "secret squirrel" (which im sure 90% of people here dont know what/who that is), I'm gonna rate the thread a 5 star
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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1420984)
just for referencing "secret squirrel" (which im sure 90% of people here dont know what/who that is), I'm gonna rate the thread a 5 star
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Originally Posted by VictorHash
(Post 1420907)
I am looking at replacing my set of suspension with ksport, has anyone ever dealed with the company and brand? They are fully adjustable (what I was looking at) and I can find them cheaper than tien. I can’t seem to find a lot of reviews on the systems. -VictorHash Based on my experience having k sport coil overs on my 240sx. Mind you they where purchased brand new back in the day early 2000s. When I first swapped them out they where replacing tein lowering spring with KYB shocks. Back to the k sports, they where extremely stiff on the ride comfort, I’ve had stiff suspension but that one topped them all. Don’t get me wrong I’m sure they have gotten better but if your gonna spend on a good quality suspension coilover I would stick to the proven brands like tein cusco or hks, your gonna pay alittle more but you pay for what you get. I learned that with k sports |
I vote victor goes for the k sports. it'd be nice to have a ff member, provide a decent review
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Originally Posted by RixAE86
(Post 1421110)
Back to the k sports, they where extremely stiff on the ride comfort, I’ve had stiff suspension but that one topped them all.
How did they hold up to daily driving? (adjust for west coast and southern states. New England and rust belt) How many miles on them? Any issues with coil bind? Customer service if you had to contact them? I can say my KW's I had on my Civic looked damn near new when I took them off to sell them and I bought them used but they use high quality metal and a special coating. My Teins had less mileage and years on them and didn't look as good. The Tein's for the Fit are soft IMO and you could feel it around corners and over bumps. The K sport are probably stiffer then most so look for spring rates and shock design. Are you going to run a hella flush setup with no wheel gap? Then go stiffer. Are you tracking? Go stiffer. Are the roads you drive frequently trash? Go softer? Lots of things to take into consideration. Give them a try and see how you like them. Suspension comfort and handling is personal thing that until you try it out you won't know for sure. |
the other day golnat, someone told me "tein sucks" .... I immediately responded with:
-tein flex? basics? tein super compacts? etc -mono tube? twin tube? -fully adjustable? thread type? surprise surprise.... they knew nothing of the above. all they know is ... too stiff, cant go that low, rides bouncey.... lol |
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1421165)
surprise surprise.... they knew nothing of the above. all they know is ... too stiff, cant go that low, rides bouncey.... lol
Now that I have had fully adjustable sleeve style coil overs (Tein) and regular ones (KW) I prefer the sleeve style. Twin tube and softer springs for daily but when I went really low the soft springs would cause rubbing issues (not Teins fault). Also changing bushings and top hats changes the subjective ride comfort. Many mods you just have to try it and if you don't like it sell it. Of course comparing the same coil over for two different cars is difficult as they will be different. |
I’m tempted to buy them. I’m not taking a huge hit but still money. Ksport CHD160-KP Kontrol Pro Damper System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SL3D9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Y-zoCbJAB8TET im still looking around for a set...for the price I’m pretty curious. One review. -VictorHash |
for $222 .. .... damn worth a shot
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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1421185)
for $222 .. .... damn worth a shot
-VictorHash |
wow dude...snag em....if you dont plan to go full drop on them *. thats the price of lowering springs. it seems to good to be true, but the listing implies fronts and rears since its listing spring rates for both.
about a month back i got a tanabe touring medalion on amazon for $200...listing said one left just like those coilovers do..i was sure i was going to get a scratch n dent or something but got a muffler in perfect condition. they might be sitting on someones shelf and theyre tired of looking at them. just make sure when you click buy the price is the same...ive had stuff sitting in my basket before that went up in price. * the only thing i remember hearing bad about ksports coilovers, and i dont remember which model it was, but in the scion xa/xb world a couple of dudes had them, and the shocks or struts would blow when they went full drop. i cant remember how soon, but i believe it took at least several months. they had to do the whole thing of sending the unit(s) back to ksport to see if it fell into their "warranty" for replacement, which would take weeks to get something back. of course these are 2 different car makes, but the xa/xb was strut up front and beam out back, the same as a Fit...just some info to keep in mind. |
Wow that price is crazy!! Amazon will back you up at least if it is not what is advertised.
Originally Posted by eulogy
(Post 1421196)
had to do the whole thing of sending the unit(s) back to ksport to see if it fell into their "warranty" for replacement, which would take weeks to get something back. of course these are 2 different car makes, but the xa/xb was strut up front and beam out back, the same as a Fit...just some info to keep in mind.
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It’s very much tempting to pick them up for the price. I think I spent more on my k&n air intake than I will if I buy these coil overs. I kind of want to get it towards more of a track day, but for now daily driver and upgrade it until then. -VictorHash |
Worst thing was I ordered a ton of parts while my oldest and I are at the children’s hospital...well I should of went with slow shipping instead of 2 day. Hopefully he and I will be back home sometime next week so he can help me slap the slotted rotors and brakes along with a vavle adjuetment...maybe a set of suspension for the fit. I’m doing a little research here and there but I keep getting somethjng about k20 and k24 engines. I’m a still a little confused on them. I’m not sure maybe a crankshaft pulley will be next order in the next few days. - VictorHash |
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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1421323)
and it went up to 900 when I was planning on ordering it today. Fuck me. |
ya snooze .... ya ..... dont get a steal on coilovers.
whats the next move? |
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