So I installed the Ksport Kontrol Pro this weekend. Easy install, Pain in the a$$ to figure them out for the first time, but definitely worth the time and effort (and money). People have been saying how you sacrifice ride quality and how they are unbearable on a daily driver...

...although a little bouncier/stiffer, I feel as if the ride is better because of the improved response, and better feeling of connection to road. Other than having to inch my way in and out of parking lots, I absolutely love the setup...

I was a little skeptical of the craftsmanship of these, seeing as they have the same features of higher priced ones, but are considerably less money...but I was pleasantly surprised to see that they are very high quality parts and are finished beautifully! The anodizing is all uniform, the machining is great, and the fit and finish -- you couldn't ask for much more out of 8 bills!

Here are a few before and afters:


BEFORE:








AFTER:

 

"Throw some d's on that b*tch"

looks good, need some rims tho

 

buy some daytons 80 spoke rims!!!

 

Looks pretty good. Like everyone said you need rims! have any rubbing issues?

 

I'll get rims one of these days...I just gotta make up my damn mind and pick a set!

yes...rubbing is a small issue...I'm going to work on remedying it tomorrow though.

 

Looks great whipple! Where did you buy them at?

 

wow, so have you gotten a chance to really push it yet? how would you rate the performance?

 

I bought them from intense...apparently they are just down the road from KSport -- $795 shipped!

I haven't REALLY pushed it yet...I need to get into the fender wells and make some modifications to some things so I can keep everything from rubbing...there is one prominent part that rubs on both sides that I need to take care of. With that said, I cannot give you a 100% accurate rating, but from the little drive I took today, I can tell it's going to be fun!

It stays SUPER flat in the corners and they give you a lot of response through the wheel and good feedback from the road. Bumps and whatnot in the road are a bit more harsh, but that's to be expected...

I'll give more feedback when I finally get to push it.

 

Looks great.

Are your trouble spots in the front or rear?

I just ordered a set of progress coilovers and want to get a sense of what I am in for.

Any input you might have would be appreciated.

 

The only place it seems that I am rubbing is where the bumper skin and fender are attached with a plastic piece that holds the fender well and the two pieces together. Today, if I get a chance, I am going to hit up the hardware store and do a little shadetree fabrication...

...I'm thinking if I remove the little plastic piece that is up in there, and replace it with a metal strip of sorts, and some low-pro screws, I shouldn't have to worry about the screws or the little plastic piece rubbing anymore. As it is, I have already parted ways with the screws in an attempt to salvage the edges of the tires...

 

nice!!

 

Good info, thanks.

Let me know how this works out for you. Would be interested in seeing what the end result is.

 

Those have a camber adjustment, correct? Would negative camber help with the rubbing?

 

I already dumped the camber all the way on the negative side...didn't help...

...I got it aligned yesterday, and I am going to work from there...I didn't get a chance to work on it today, but as soon as I do I will let you guys know how it goes!

 

this is daily driven. i got som rubbing too. but i just let it rub and everything is fine after a day of driving. riding on D2 coilovers.





---tom

 

Nice pics guys

 

Tom, you thread jacker! haha...

you're also running a 50 series tire...I got a 60 series when I got new tires because I only had that 2" drop and I wanted as little wheel gap as possible...now it's comin back to bite me...oh well...

 

So where are you at drop wise? I assume the front isn't bottomed out, but what about the rear? Any adjustment left, or are you maxed out?

 

the back is maxed out...I used a little rubber grommet from my original springs (OEM) to avoid some road noise (clunking, etc...) so it didn't get the max drop...but close...the front...it could go down another 3in +/-. I'll take a picture of it next to my coworker's stock setup and post that...

 

was you asking him or me. but yea. if your asking me front still has alot more enogh to lift the the tire off the ground. as for the rear. about 2" more.

by the way sorry for the thread jacking, wansn't my intention. for got to compliment you on your awsome drop. ridin low without air ride. dats da how.


----tom