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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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Coilover choices?

K so originally i was going to put Tokico shocks with racing beat springs and mazdatrix adjustable camber links.. I didnt plan on coilovers because i figured they would be expensive and unnecessary for me. But, i found some coilovers that came out to be about the same price as buying all those other parts. They even come with their own adjustable camber links!! http://thmotorsports.com/ksport/kspo.../i-112050.aspx is the link... Anybody know anything about this brand?? I dont wanna spend more than a grand and these guys offer the price (about 25% off retail) SHIPPED.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Well, basicaly you get what you pay for. They are dirt cheap, so don't expect to much, it will give you adjustability heightwise, and the 36 way adjustability of the compression & rebound won't realy be useful since each schock will be way of and adjusters will be non-linear.

My dad was't very happy with his K-Sport BBK, but I duno about the coil-overs. What are they gonna be used for? And I highly doubt you'll get camber-links. I only see camberplates mentioned.

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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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I havent had any experience with ksport but from my friend and from what reviews I read about them, their shocks sucks.

But if you arent going to race your car, and just want a pretty stiff suspension with some height adjustment, then I guess its ok.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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it will be daily driven on miami streets (sometimes great sometimes **** lol) It says that the pillow ball top mount comes with adjustable camber... I am open to suggestions as i think it will be better long term for me and i would like them to come with adjustable camber. Oh and prefferably not crazy expensive. I know you get what you pay for.. but i'm looking for value not just cheap.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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It says that the pillow ball top mount comes with adjustable camber
Yeah, those are camber plates for the front, you are still gonna have to buy camber adjusters for the rear.

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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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i have ksports on my e46. I love them. deff worth the 958 i paid for them. very good handling. and when adj. they become very stiff. then i just adjust them back and very comfortable again. deff a good buy. I plan on buying them for my fc
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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from what I've read they are horrible and will rust like crazy.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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from what I've read they are horrible and will rust like crazy.

if your refering to the ksports i actually own them,they are very good choice if you dont wanna pay 12-1500 bucks for teins or kw's ect. i have no rust on mine at all and have had them for 8months.
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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hmmmm well how about Megan coilovers?? They are in the same price range... Its less discount off retail than the ksports but if they are **** to begin with then its no big deal lol. I just dont wanna venture off into the 1500 to 2k range..
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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Same price level, same reputation, same quality...

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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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I might sell my set of Stance Coilover if anybody interested.

ITs not even 200 miles old, Its the AL+ series so it will not rust.

reason Im selling is ... I want to try JDM y0
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Hey Tony I have a local friend with a 240 that's running ksports hey says they are great shocks and I was personally looking to go the same route. Hit me up sometime!
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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They won't rust, that's just stupid.
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http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=112084.0

read the third post.
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I got some Tiens. they work nice.. i hear tokikos are good too
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Originally Posted by nycgps
I might sell my set of Stance Coilover if anybody interested.

ITs not even 200 miles old, Its the AL+ series so it will not rust.

reason Im selling is ... I want to try JDM y0
How much you want for em? I happen to like stance alot.. See the thing is i was gonna do tokico illuminas and maybe some RB springs but i have been thinking more and more about the convenience of adjustability.. I just dont need anything real crazy as i wont be tracking my car every weekend.
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I have BC coilovers on my car. Same price range as K sports, megans etc. They have been great. I have had them a year and put over 1000 track miles on them. I have a few friends that run them on their daily drivers (Subarus) for 40K+ miles and have had 0 issues. I have installed 6 sets of them, and the quality is very good. Contact these guys directly for a better price.

http://www.importimageracing.com/p/B...lover-Kit.html
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
I might sell my set of Stance Coilover if anybody interested.

ITs not even 200 miles old, Its the AL+ series so it will not rust.

reason Im selling is ... I want to try JDM y0
How much you want for em? I happen to like stance alot.. See the thing is i was gonna do tokico illuminas and maybe some RB springs but i have been thinking more and more about the convenience of adjustability.. I just dont need anything real crazy as i wont be tracking my car every weekend.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Power by Max if you want something super stiff. i love mine.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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Stance's AL+ is pretty good, it fits fine and quality is very good.

Switching cuz I just wanna try some JDM.

if no one wants to buy it. Well, I dont mind keeping it.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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you'd be better off getting some koni yellows and ground control coilover sleeves w/ GC camber plates. Great shocks with height adjustability, and you can get whatever spring rate you want.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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^^ i dont doubt it i have heard that a few times.. but for the same price i can get coilovers no? and probably installed easier no??
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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^^ i dont doubt it i have heard that a few times.. but for the same price i can get coilovers no? and probably installed easier no??
koni yellows are about $200 each + $400 for ground controls = $1200

plus a little more if you want camber plates. but they'll probably be just as good as most $2000 coilovers.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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koni yellows are about $200 each + $400 for ground controls = $1200

plus a little more if you want camber plates. but they'll probably be just as good as most $2000 coilovers.
you could also skimp on the shocks a bit if that's too much and get some still decent but not quite as great KYB AGXs for about $110 each
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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1200 plus tax and shipping, and cost of install... IDK. I am looking to see how the BC's are getting reviewed seems good so far.. These are like 950 shipped to my door and easier to install .. Just remember i'm not gonna be at the track every week. I am just looking for all the angles and pros and cons possible considering my situation
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