Ksports for Hotchkis Stage1 TVS setup

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11-20-2010, 12:38 AM

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Ksports for Hotchkis Stage1 TVS setup

well guys... it's time to change the wheel/suspension setup on the ride.

old setup: ksports w/ advan oni's 17x8 et25 fronts and 17x9.5 et42 rears

new setup: hotchkis springs&sways w/ 18x8.5 et30 fronts & 18x10 et25 rears (wheels are in works!!)

what do you guys think?? opinions.. suggestions.. anything!!

11-20-2010, 01:56 AM

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I love my Hotchkis TVS!!!

I say just step up to the Hotchkis sways but keep the coils. You'll always have that adjustability of the coilovers that the regular springs just won't provide.

11-20-2010, 04:24 AM

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I say just step up to the Hotchkis sways but keep the coils. You'll always have that adjustability of the coilovers that the regular springs just won't provide.

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I just replied to your PM wolfsburg. After you see my response, you might rethink losing the adjustability that the coilovers provide. I say keep the coilovers, or bag it!

11-20-2010, 08:35 AM

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Why would you replace the K-Sports?

11-20-2010, 02:40 PM

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So what are you doing with the oni's????

11-20-2010, 05:13 PM

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Why would you replace the K-Sports?

just time for something different.. had a few problems with them and a little bouncy up front for the wifey.

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So what are you doing with the oni's????

well they sittin' in the garage right now for winter... trying to sell them but if not then winter project!

11-20-2010, 05:49 PM

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wow! those Oni's are meeeeeaaaaaaan!!

11-20-2010, 05:56 PM

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I didn't know winter existed in San Diego....LOL!

I might have to hit you up around tax time to see if you still have the rims. I like advans and they are hard to come by. I am currently rolling Green Super Advans (the originals) and love them.

11-20-2010, 09:09 PM

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wow! those Oni's are meeeeeaaaaaaan!!

thanks bro...

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well rain does... lots of it too... haha!!

11-21-2010, 04:47 AM

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just time for something different.. had a few problems with them and a little bouncy up front for the wifey.

Thanks. I was considering going to coilovers and looking for some firsthand feedback on K-Sports. I'll probably stick with my TRDs and get Tokico Blue's when my oem dampers wear out.

11-21-2010, 11:13 PM

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Thanks. I was considering going to coilovers and looking for some firsthand feedback on K-Sports. I'll probably stick with my TRDs and get Tokico Blue's when my oem dampers wear out.

well they aren't bad... i mean they get really LOW!! just not very practical for daily driving especially with the wifey driving it. so, going to a more comfortable and a bit higher spring setup.

if it was my daily driver then i'd definitely keep the ksports & SLAM IT!! hahaha... but that's me, i'm used to that!!

11-22-2010, 04:18 PM

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Do this! Disregard wife Acquire lowness LOL!

Doesnt ride half bad once you find the sweet spot.

11-22-2010, 05:15 PM

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how much for that set up pasquale

11-22-2010, 07:02 PM

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how much for that set up pasquale

You have to take into account how much the air setup is, $2000ish depending on options. Then the coilovers, roughly $800. And last but not least, install.

All in all I'd quote someone about $4500 to do this.

11-22-2010, 07:41 PM

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Sorry I don't want to threadjack. Nava Send me a PM and I'll break everything down for you.

11-28-2010, 07:01 AM

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sooooooooooooooooooo whatcha doin with them ksports..................

11-30-2010, 12:35 AM

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I'd really like to see how you like the TVS setup. I have a pair of hotchkis springs sitting in my office...strongly considering ordering a set of tokico blues, and the hotchkis sways....and a nice set of wheels....and SS brake lines....etc, etc.

But like I was saying, please let us know how you like it!