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Old 09-10-09, 08:55 PM
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hey guys, I have been talking with nick from ksport about some coilovers for my car, and he basicly gave me an offer I can't refuse on a set of Kontrol pros.
What is everyones first hand experience with ksport coilovers? How is the ride? how is the quality? Do they go low enough? ect.

thanks guys!
Old 09-10-09, 09:57 PM
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From what I've observed with the 2GS specifically, is that they aren't the lowest coilovers but get low enought. I rode in KNEXX's GS and you'd think the height he's at the ride would be crappy, bouncy, uncomfortable, etc. But it was actually the exact opposite.

So if Nick offered you a deal, I say you should jump on it.
Old 09-10-09, 10:28 PM
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IF they're cheap go for it. AzGs has them and they're pretty nice.
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anyone else have any reviews? the car is going in next week for measurements
Old 09-22-09, 11:20 PM
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Sooooo did you get them ??? Any pics... and tell Nick you saw them on my car too. MexLex said it best... responsive, smooth, and sexy. I <3 my K's.... I scrape so the drop is nice... just not slammed... yet
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not yet. they just moved. I'm going to call tomorrow and set up a time to get measurements done. they dont have the lift set up yet.
Old 09-23-09, 12:38 AM
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dayyum, maybe thats why they havent called me back yet. lol! Please please put a bug in his ear and let him know you saw my car and get reference for me and CL...
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I have them in my Z. My roommate James has them in his LS400.

I am happy with them. The ride feels nice and controlled, not bouncy.

Probably the best thing about them is that IF you ever have a problem they are local. Any type of warranty related stuff would be no big deal at all.
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on one of the 240 forums (making nico club?) they had someone buy a NEW set of ksports and did a shock dyno, and they were all different. I've never had a set, but a friend of mine did, and his ride was absolutely horrible. It felt like it was riding on blown struts, and he had a medium drop on the coils
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Originally Posted by ihiryu
on one of the 240 forums (making nico club?) they had someone buy a NEW set of ksports and did a shock dyno, and they were all different. I've never had a set, but a friend of mine did, and his ride was absolutely horrible. It felt like it was riding on blown struts, and he had a medium drop on the coils
yeah i heard about that, i think that was a while ago tho. from what i have heard they have improved quite a bit since then.
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I've driven and rode in 2 different Lexus with Ksport's and they ride good. If they didn't ride good I wouldn't have put them in my own car or recommended them to friends. I'll vouch for the product.

A long time ago they didn't ride as good, they have come a long way though.

Anthony, if Nick is gonna give you a good deal for allowing him to make a kit for your car I would jump on the opportunity
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Originally Posted by Big C
I've driven and rode in 2 different Lexus with Ksport's and they ride good. If they didn't ride good I wouldn't have put them in my own car or recommended them to friends. I'll vouch for the product.

A long time ago they didn't ride as good, they have come a long way though.

Anthony, if Nick is gonna give you a good deal for allowing him to make a kit for your car I would jump on the opportunity
Im just waiting for him to let me know if he got his lift set up yet.
Old 10-23-09, 10:18 PM
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what do they cost relative to to Tein CST???? I went with the Tein because of several recommendations from many members on this forum
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im not quite sure of regular price, maybe around 800-900?
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I am considering getting the Ksports for my 2IS. If you get them, let us know your thoughts.


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