K-Sport coilovers for 996TT
#91
06-20-2010, 11:13 PM
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Wow, im curious to see how these come out. I'm too am a owner who wants a lil bit of performance and aesthetics upgrade. I never really track the car but do go on spirited drives. I originally started this thread and never got around to seeing how these turned out. Glad to see someone out there testing them out. If they quality has improved over the previous gen Ksport coilovers, i may go this route.
#92
06-20-2010, 11:16 PM
They are definitely a lot better than before. If you're interested, I have a couple sets coming in next week.
Michael
Acute Performance
Michael
Acute Performance
Wow, im curious to see how these come out. I'm too am a owner who wants a lil bit of performance and aesthetics upgrade. I never really track the car but do go on spirited drives. I originally started this thread and never got around to seeing how these turned out. Glad to see someone out there testing them out. If they quality has improved over the previous gen Ksport coilovers, i may go this route.
#93
06-21-2010, 01:38 PM
Michael,
Completely understood. For the price point, it makes a lot of sense to get a set of adjustable shocks/springs. For the problem of lowering, the solution of adjustability versus just lowering springs with shocks is a no brainer. Ride comfort & performance is not for everyone. We both know that it doesn't cost much to produce the components, it's the engineering & support that costs the most amount of money. What's the warranty like?
It's honorable of you to test it out & provide an honest opinion.
Completely understood. For the price point, it makes a lot of sense to get a set of adjustable shocks/springs. For the problem of lowering, the solution of adjustability versus just lowering springs with shocks is a no brainer. Ride comfort & performance is not for everyone. We both know that it doesn't cost much to produce the components, it's the engineering & support that costs the most amount of money. What's the warranty like?
It's honorable of you to test it out & provide an honest opinion.
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
#94
06-21-2010, 02:11 PM
18 month warranty through KSport USA in AZ.
Michael,
Completely understood. For the price point, it makes a lot of sense to get a set of adjustable shocks/springs. For the problem of lowering, the solution of adjustability versus just lowering springs with shocks is a no brainer. Ride comfort & performance is not for everyone. We both know that it doesn't cost much to produce the components, it's the engineering & support that costs the most amount of money. What's the warranty like?
It's honorable of you to test it out & provide an honest opinion.
Completely understood. For the price point, it makes a lot of sense to get a set of adjustable shocks/springs. For the problem of lowering, the solution of adjustability versus just lowering springs with shocks is a no brainer. Ride comfort & performance is not for everyone. We both know that it doesn't cost much to produce the components, it's the engineering & support that costs the most amount of money. What's the warranty like?
It's honorable of you to test it out & provide an honest opinion.
#97
06-21-2010, 04:16 PM
If they do move down inside the sleeve to adjust height, then they seem to be a step ahead of PSS versions in their design.** Also it appears that one gets more flexibility vs PSS:
1. greater camber adjustments via pillow top camber plates
2. they are top-side adjustable
3. include adjustable droplinks, etc.
**This assumes the insert last, don't leak and other component are good quality in general.
Curious--if they slide down why then do the springs need to be adjusted once the height is set? Is there a pre-load of the spring that needs to happen after height adjustment?
This is why I always thought the bilstein setup was going to be inconsistent in travel and compression. If you lower the car the spring uncompresses to its most "unsprung" state, but if you raise the car you are compressing the spring and "pre-loading" to a random compression rate. I realize that is what the tenders try to compensate for, but it seems to be an inexact compromise.
With this style, sliding height independent of spring pre-loads, it seems you can get a more consistent spring compression because the height does not affect pre-load of the springs. Correct?
I am not try to be an advocate for these--just put PSS9's on my car--but it appears that this is worth testing and more eval.
As more turbos age they will become accessible to more and more drivers wanting options for street applications. I am curious how the drive and real word testing turns out.
1. greater camber adjustments via pillow top camber plates
2. they are top-side adjustable
3. include adjustable droplinks, etc.
**This assumes the insert last, don't leak and other component are good quality in general.
Curious--if they slide down why then do the springs need to be adjusted once the height is set? Is there a pre-load of the spring that needs to happen after height adjustment?
This is why I always thought the bilstein setup was going to be inconsistent in travel and compression. If you lower the car the spring uncompresses to its most "unsprung" state, but if you raise the car you are compressing the spring and "pre-loading" to a random compression rate. I realize that is what the tenders try to compensate for, but it seems to be an inexact compromise.
With this style, sliding height independent of spring pre-loads, it seems you can get a more consistent spring compression because the height does not affect pre-load of the springs. Correct?
I am not try to be an advocate for these--just put PSS9's on my car--but it appears that this is worth testing and more eval.
As more turbos age they will become accessible to more and more drivers wanting options for street applications. I am curious how the drive and real word testing turns out.
#98
06-21-2010, 04:18 PM
You don't have to adjust the springs after the height is set. You never touch the springs.
Yes you're correct, using this method you get a consistent spring compression which is better.
Michael
Acute Performance
Yes you're correct, using this method you get a consistent spring compression which is better.
Michael
Acute Performance
Curious--if they slide down why then do the springs need to be adjusted once the height is set? Is there a pre-load of the spring that needs to happen after height adjustment?
With this style, sliding height independent of spring pre-loads, it seems you can get a more consistent spring compression because the height does not affect pre-load of the springs. Correct?
With this style, sliding height independent of spring pre-loads, it seems you can get a more consistent spring compression because the height does not affect pre-load of the springs. Correct?
#100
06-21-2010, 04:48 PM
#102
06-21-2010, 05:16 PM
#104
06-21-2010, 05:18 PM
it's already been installed. didn't get pics of the installation as it's pretty straight forward. only thing you have to keep in mind is the height adjustment is NOT done by compressing or loosening the spring.