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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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Default Ksport vs. Tein Coilovers

Xb2 fans any opinions or suggestions? Reviews? etc etc
Old Jan 11, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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not that it really matters but you can make a poll for additional opinions
Old Jan 11, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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not that it really matters but you can make a poll for additional opinions
How do i start a poll?
Old Jan 11, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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there should be an edit button. Cant remember where but try to edit your first post.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by caduceus310
How do i start a poll?
Local strip club should have a few.
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 02:48 AM
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I run the K Sports and have had no issues at all. Even had a few people ride in it and be suprised how well it rides.
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
Local strip club should have a few.

lol that was lame haha
Old Jan 14, 2010 | 06:26 AM
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Got my Ksports from Big J at NoLimitz... My xb handles and rides superbly. I dont care what anybody says about Ksport they make a quality coilover. If they can handle the roads of SoCal they can handle anything.. I also just did a trip up north in my xb and the ride wasn't uncomfortable at all.
Old Jan 15, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Are these our ONLY coilover options?

Teins? Ksport? The D2s on Ebay? Cusco?
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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Teins are a VERY nice coilover. Fit and finish is superb and you won't be disappointed.

http://www.dezod.com/pd-tein.cfm
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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Stay away from K-sport. I know there hasn't been much problem yet with the xb2 setup but coming from my last platform I would never buy a set of them EVER. It was a 3000gt, wether it was FWD or the AWD platform I always here people having problem with them. I wish megan made coilovers for our car. Thats what I had last and there were awesome. I myself am considering the teins but have heard problems with them as well but this was with my 3000gt and it was there high end full adjustable EDFC kit
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-tir...en-before.html --- i'll let you decide =3 be careful when you go cheap...
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Not the first post I have seen about k-sports. lol
Old Jan 28, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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I'm thinking about getting the Teins before I slap on my new rims, but is it just me, or does anyone here actually have the Teins on their XB2???
Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by D_Unit
I'm thinking about getting the Teins before I slap on my new rims, but is it just me, or does anyone here actually have the Teins on their XB2???
There was that one guy that was in SoCal that had the prototypes or whatever. I think he ended up selling them on the eBay for around about $300.
Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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Yeah wtf was that about? Talk about unappreciative... lol
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Originally Posted by oreoremix42
Stay away from K-sport. I know there hasn't been much problem yet with the xb2 setup but coming from my last platform I would never buy a set of them EVER. It was a 3000gt, wether it was FWD or the AWD platform I always here people having problem with them. I wish megan made coilovers for our car. Thats what I had last and there were awesome. I myself am considering the teins but have heard problems with them as well but this was with my 3000gt and it was there high end full adjustable EDFC kit
sorry but Megan's fail just as much as any of the other sub standard setup! They're also made in China and have seen failed on many vehicles after a few laps. For normal driving they'll probably hold well but they certainly wouldn't be a coilover i'd recommend to anyone, it's more of a budget permitting type of thing.

but then again apparently TEIN & Buddy club is also in Taiwan now so ehhh who give's a sH*T just pick the color you like the best.

just go w/ spring and Bilstein shocks.... I think Bilstein's are lifetime warranty now.
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I didn't know where to ask this....can someone fill me in on the numbers about these two sets?
which one offers the biggest drop and is it worth it to go with Ksports or just dish out ~$300 more and get the Teins...
Old May 3, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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anyone...before I put in the order..
Old May 3, 2010 | 03:57 AM
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you guys suck. thanks!



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