K-Sport coilovers for 996TT
#76
Not yet, they shipped me the wrong set. Hopefully this weekend.
Hi Michael,
Why is it that you say these are not for "the hardcore tracker". Currently I would not say I am a "hardcore tracker" by any means, but I do plan on trying to attend more driving events, and would like suspension that I can grow into with more seat time.
Are the Ksports more of an appearance mod then a performance one, or am I misreading your statement?
thanks
Tripp
Why is it that you say these are not for "the hardcore tracker". Currently I would not say I am a "hardcore tracker" by any means, but I do plan on trying to attend more driving events, and would like suspension that I can grow into with more seat time.
Are the Ksports more of an appearance mod then a performance one, or am I misreading your statement?
thanks
Tripp
Michael
Acute Performance
#77
I would want to maintain the streetability of the car, but a rougher ride can be assumed. I am not one that says a car has to rattle your fillings out to handle, but I do want something that can hold up to 1-2 autocross/track days a month (being optimistic in my attendance of events), and "spirited" street driving. Are the RR coil overs a better option do you think?
#78
The Kontrol Pro is fine. On your track days, stiffen up the damperage and when you're done set it back to street. You'll be happy.
Michael
Acute Performance
Michael
Acute Performance
I would want to maintain the streetability of the car, but a rougher ride can be assumed. I am not one that says a car has to rattle your fillings out to handle, but I do want something that can hold up to 1-2 autocross/track days a month (being optimistic in my attendance of events), and "spirited" street driving. Are the RR coil overs a better option do you think?
#79
Michael,
You still looking for someone to test the C2 set? PM me.
thanks!
You still looking for someone to test the C2 set? PM me.
thanks!
Last edited by Zmonsta; 06-10-2010 at 12:49 AM.
#80
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#82
Just got home long day. Cracked open the 996TT set and can see that the front shock is a lot thicker than the 996 version. Also, they give you 2 endlink sets as opposed to 1.
Will be installing tomorrow hopefully I can take it for a test drive. My alternator crapped out on me this morning.
Michael
Will be installing tomorrow hopefully I can take it for a test drive. My alternator crapped out on me this morning.
Michael
#83
pics please
#84
Bilsteins can be rebuilt
Head over to the Bilstein site and click 'services'.
http://www.bilsteinus.com/services.php
Head over to the Bilstein site and click 'services'.
http://www.bilsteinus.com/services.php
#85
Here are the pics for the 996TT kit. You'll notice it comes with 2 sets of endlinks, there are camber plates in the front, and best of all NO HELPER SPRINGS!
I'll have to take some pictures of my car but it's tucked right now. The ride quality is actually better than stock in the sense that it's a lot softer but not bouncy. I'm going to crank up the stiffness tomorrow to see what that's like. Needless to say I'm very happy.
If anyone is interested, I have a couple sets coming in end of this week / early next. Questions? Let me know, I'd be more than happy to answer.
Michael
Acute Performance
I'll have to take some pictures of my car but it's tucked right now. The ride quality is actually better than stock in the sense that it's a lot softer but not bouncy. I'm going to crank up the stiffness tomorrow to see what that's like. Needless to say I'm very happy.
If anyone is interested, I have a couple sets coming in end of this week / early next. Questions? Let me know, I'd be more than happy to answer.
Michael
Acute Performance
#86
ooh camber plates.
#87
Call me a skeptic & correct me if I am wrong but it should be universal type valving & hopefully the springs are at least the right rates. There is not much research done for the performance of that specific model compared to some of the larger manufactures, high speed & low speed performance. Just because it fits does not mean it performs well, the valving to match the spring rates is the most important. Adjusting the mounting points on a camber plate is a lot more cost effective then have different shape springs made for each model car. If everything truly performs better than "you get what you pay for" then bravo.
#88
Hi Sam,
I was really looking for a way to cost effectively lower my car w/o going the springs route. I absolutely hate how springs ride when coupled w/ the OE shocks. I occasionally go to the track, maybe a few times a year.
I'm sure there are a lot of members that fit this profile, ones who can afford the more expensive coilovers but choose not to and want a cost effective method to lower the car/adjust rebound and that's what I'm trying to provide.
However, unlike other vendors, I'm willing to eat my own dog food and test it on my very own car and give an honest impression.
Michael
Acute Performance
I was really looking for a way to cost effectively lower my car w/o going the springs route. I absolutely hate how springs ride when coupled w/ the OE shocks. I occasionally go to the track, maybe a few times a year.
I'm sure there are a lot of members that fit this profile, ones who can afford the more expensive coilovers but choose not to and want a cost effective method to lower the car/adjust rebound and that's what I'm trying to provide.
However, unlike other vendors, I'm willing to eat my own dog food and test it on my very own car and give an honest impression.
Michael
Acute Performance
Call me a skeptic & correct me if I am wrong but it should be universal type valving & hopefully the springs are at least the right rates. There is not much research done for the performance of that specific model compared to some of the larger manufactures, high speed & low speed performance. Just because it fits does not mean it performs well, the valving to match the spring rates is the most important. Adjusting the mounting points on a camber plate is a lot more cost effective then have different shape springs made for each model car. If everything truly performs better than "you get what you pay for" then bravo.
#89
so do the front slide down into the mounting sleeve/housing or is a typical setup like Bilstiens?
#90
the front slide down into the mounting sleeve/housing.
michael
acute performance
michael
acute performance