Lookie what I got...
lol jk bro. Looks like you will be having some fun this weekend.
Ksport CO's. 
07-07-2006, 04:23 PM
#11
this was from the GD? Did they get shipped??? or did you just pick them up because you are in Arizona? I am dying for this!
edit: I dont think you need the spring compressor? I am a newb, but can you not take off the stock strut/springs with the top hat on and just replace them with the coils(they look assembled to me?).
edit: I dont think you need the spring compressor? I am a newb, but can you not take off the stock strut/springs with the top hat on and just replace them with the coils(they look assembled to me?).
07-07-2006, 04:43 PM
#12
dont need it, good luck with the install, i installed my jics in about 2 hours, its EASY! 
Originally Posted by alpinestars
Getting the old struts/springs off? Im just making sure I have everything...
07-07-2006, 07:15 PM
#16
r u gonna put the stickers on
but ask andrew (steven88) bout ksport coilovers, he's got some.....
i am rolling on s techs....i was a dumbass for not waiting lil more and buying ksports, but iam sure that i'll get them some day
....
good luck man
huso
but ask andrew (steven88) bout ksport coilovers, he's got some.....
i am rolling on s techs....i was a dumbass for not waiting lil more and buying ksports, but iam sure that i'll get them some day
....good luck man
huso
07-07-2006, 10:50 PM
#19
You do need the spring compressor. Technically no you dont but you shouldent leave the stock spring on the stock shock under compression. Its dangerous, thats a lot of stored energy that you dont want to keep sitting around your house
07-07-2006, 11:56 PM
#21
Originally Posted by sciff5
You do need the spring compressor. Technically no you dont but you shouldent leave the stock spring on the stock shock under compression. Its dangerous, thats a lot of stored energy that you dont want to keep sitting around your house
07-07-2006, 11:57 PM
#22
Originally Posted by alpinestars
Hellz yeah. Im going to go put them on now...Peace.
07-08-2006, 12:27 AM
#23
Originally Posted by MIKE2K2
There seems to be a stain on your sheets.
Hmmmm.....
Was it from the ksports or from last night?
Hmmmm.....
Was it from the ksports or from last night?
Anyways, I got em installed they ride AWESOME. Kinda bumpy but nothing to make me weary of driving. The ride is awesome though. Ill have installed pics up tomorrow. Wheel gap = eliminated...
07-08-2006, 11:38 AM
#28
Originally Posted by alpinestars
Pics as promised. One issue though, Does anyone think my @ss end is sitting lower than the front?
07-08-2006, 01:47 PM
#33
Originally Posted by alpinestars
W00t nice and level now. All I need is a 4 wheel alignment then I am set. Thanks for the friendly comments...
07-09-2006, 05:21 AM
#35
Originally Posted by alpinestars
Thanks for the heads up Steven. Its pulling to the left noticably. Is this normal after installing with no alignment? Im getting it done monday anyways I was just curious..
07-09-2006, 05:53 AM
#36
Originally Posted by Maxim(a)SerjVQ
sorry im a newb to coilovers, i only heard of Konis, Tien, and Illuminas stuff really. . .what are these ksports? any linkage? I'm definately interested
The Ksport set that you're looking at in this thread is the Kontrol Pro, which is what virtually everyone means when they say "Ksports". It goes for the same price or less than the Tein Basic coilover system, but has a lot more features: whereas the Tein Basic only lets you adjust your ride height and sacrifices suspension travel the lower you go, the Ksports let you adjust the shock damping and spring preload in addition to the ride height and can maintain the same amout of travel no matter how low you go. The Ksports also come with front camber plates and stiffer front springs to permit a lower ride height without bottoming out. The trade-offs are a firmer ride and that you need to be a little more careful with the installation (i.e. make sure you tighten the collars with a hammer) to prevent noise.
I have a set of Kontrol Pro coilovers as well, and I like them too. Again, they're not the be-all-and-end-all of suspension, but they're great for what they are. My brother threw a set on his Integra a few months ago, and he's still flipping out at how great they are for that car.
This is the lowest set of coilovers in their lineup, by the way. Apparently unbeknownst to most people, in the last year or so they released a few line of coilovers above it for more serious applications. They also have some very cool products in the pipeline...
07-09-2006, 07:58 AM
#38
Congrats. I love my coilovers as well (D2's). The only problem with 36-way adjustable coil-overs is the fact that there are 36 ways to screw it up! Play around with the settings and you should be able to lose the bouncyness. On my D-2's, I had to add about 1/2" of pre-tension on the rears, crank down the rear dampeners to 100% stiff, and set the fronts to about 30% off stiff and got a ride that is essentially like stock when going straight, but corners like a **** when I want to have fun! no knocks either.
07-09-2006, 03:06 PM
#39
Oh yeah. My steering has become VERY responsive ( presume it will be better after the alignment) I have to get used to that
lol...
When you say there are 36 ways to screw it up do you mean phyisically damage the coilover or just f@ck up your ride?
I left my spring rate (pretension) at default and its great (a little bouncy but nothing bad)...
lol...
When you say there are 36 ways to screw it up do you mean phyisically damage the coilover or just f@ck up your ride?
I left my spring rate (pretension) at default and its great (a little bouncy but nothing bad)...
