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Old May 4, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Whats up all, long and short its like this.

I recently moved into a new complex and the only way into the parking garage is down a VERY steep ramp that ends right at the little metal triangle that auto gates ride on. So EVERY time I come home, no matter how slow or how much of an angle I put on it I always hit that damn thing with my underbody.


I was thining about doing the Hotchkis TVS system as I'm on S-techs now and its just about a half inch to low.

But I was also looking at tein basics, but after the recent price hike I have someone trying to talk me into K-Sports. Everything I have heard about them has been negative, but then I have not seen anyone in person with them. so.......

If you got them, let a man know what you think.

If you had them tell me what you thought / why you changed

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Old May 4, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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they're not bad, i like them
Old May 4, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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i love my ksports they are better then the tein basics by far
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ok let me get off work so i can show you pictures! but i would recommend them to anyone! i love mine! i couldnt be happier! look in my profile if you want, but ksports have an awesome ride, and i love how low i can go. if i were you, ditch the tein and go with ksports.
Old May 4, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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ksports fthmfwwoadmf
Old May 4, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by flintMicaTC
ok let me get off work so i can show you pictures! but i would recommend them to anyone! i love mine! i couldnt be happier! look in my profile if you want, but ksports have an awesome ride, and i love how low i can go. if i were you, ditch the tein and go with ksports.

bet man, thats sweet. I will look back later on to see what you have posted up
Old May 4, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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i suggest u get ksports because tein basics are only ride adjustable and has no dampening
Old May 4, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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ok home

they're pretty


money shots





crappy rolling shot, but you see how close


oh yeah i'm on 19x8 in front and 19x10 in back. just in case your wondering :D
Old May 5, 2008 | 02:16 AM
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try mattress springs
Old May 5, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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any rubbing issues w/ ur drop?
Old May 5, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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only over moderate bumps and dips.
Old May 5, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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the last 3 pics are after adjustment was complete. the first 2 "money shots" the left (passenger side) was lower.
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