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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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KSport Coilover not for A32?




I purchased this used set of KSport Coilovers from another org member.

The front bottom mounts are different than what is on my '96 I30. The stock struts on my car has a rough spacing of 2.5" between bolt holes. The KSports I have has a rough spacing of 2.75".

My question is, what were these KSports made for? Are they for the newer Maxima?
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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Id try to contact the seller if I were you.
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by VQ'rInWLA
Id try to contact the seller if I were you.
lol,yeah.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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The seller was unsure of what kit he had from KSport as he was not the original user of the coilovers. He came onto this forum asking if those looked like A32 coilovers or not.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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Look up the product/part number.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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There are no part numbers on the coilovers.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:49 AM
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I don't want to sound mean, but why would you buy used coilovers from someone who wasnt 100% sure in the first place they were even for a 4th gen?

and 2nd. If they are for a 4th gen maxima, then they will fit your car, if they truely are for em.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 02:53 AM
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oh man.. that sucks.. try calling ksport and see if there are identifiers that they can point out, so you can see if its for an a32 or if its a knock off!
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jrad0I30MN
I don't want to sound mean, but why would you buy used coilovers from someone who wasnt 100% sure in the first place they were even for a 4th gen?

and 2nd. If they are for a 4th gen maxima, then they will fit your car, if they truely are for em.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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Could also be for a 5th gen too I kno the front are different the the 4ths are but rears are the same, but I have to agree with jrad on his statement
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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My bad mistake on trusting that guy. I got double screwed by him. Someone on the forum told him it looked like the A32 coilovers.

I got screwed again when I received the coilovers, two of the struts were blown. I contacted the seller after I received the box and he totally denied the fact that the struts were blown. Now he won't answer my emails.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Ive heard that the A33 co's can be made to fit A32s with some modification. Lets let some of the suspension gurus confirm and enlighten us!
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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I think it is safe to say those are for 5th gens. I measured the bolt spacing on a blown 5th gen strut in my garage and center to center was about 2.75"

Sorry to hear you got screwed by this guy.
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Thanks for the update. I was thinking it would be for an A33. I got double screwed.

I bought two replacement struts. I will sell everything and will lose a bunch.

Live and learn!

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I think it is safe to say those are for 5th gens. I measured the bolt spacing on a blown 5th gen strut in my garage and center to center was about 2.75"

Sorry to hear you got screwed by this guy.
Old Apr 19, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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I may be interested in these are all 4 blown?
Old Apr 19, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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Thanks for the update. I was thinking it would be for an A33. I got double screwed.

I bought two replacement struts. I will sell everything and will lose a bunch.

Live and learn!
Wanna sell those new struts?? I need one for my driver side lmk
Old Apr 19, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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I may take everything off your hands OP!
Old Apr 19, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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thats whack. sorry to hear that OP!
Old Apr 19, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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5th gen for sure. If they werent blown you could have made them work if you got them cheap. But I wouldnt run KSports if you paid me.
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I have a complete set of KSport Coilovers with 2 blown struts. 1 from the front and 1 from the rear is blown.

I do have the brand new replacement struts from KSport.

I also have the wrenches as well as the aluminum **** to adjust the struts too.

PM me and make me an offer. I WILL NOT separate pieces from this sale.

Photos to be done tomorrow night.
Old Apr 26, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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how did u pay? paypal? file a claim against that guy since he's not responding and get your money back
Old Apr 27, 2011 | 03:16 AM
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does'nt it say in the for sale section buyer beware?? i mean, c'mon dude, you did'nt do your homework and the seller was'nt sure about them either. i say u screwed yourself and i would say the guy should pay for the blown struts but thats it.
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