Ksport or D2 coilovers ??

[spdracr]

I hate my Megan coilovers and since income tax is coming soon I was gonna finally paint the car but in all honesty I hate driving the car cuz of the suspension so I rather replace that instead.

I don't know which one is better so I need input from people who has them.

Thanks.

[RedGalant2k1]

What do you have the megans set at? What don't u like about them?

[spdracr]

27 I think. Its either harsh or bouncy. And for the love of my life I can't go any lower on driver front side to match the passenger side and their customer service is garbage and no help.

[Gotti]

How about BC. Have good experience with them on evo x. F8k r8k. Rides a lot smoother than stock.

[spdracr]

How about BC. Have good experience with them on evo x. F8k r8k. Rides a lot smoother than stock.

I briefly read about them but don't know anything about them.

[RedGalant2k1]

27 I think. Its either harsh or bouncy. And for the love of my life I can't go any lower on driver front side to match the passenger side and their customer service is garbage and no help.

I wouldn't look for the ride to be significantly better with running a low as possible with any suspension setup. As fur their customer service? Yea, seems non-existent.

[spdracr]

I wouldn't look for the ride to be significantly better with running a low as possible with any suspension setup. As fur their customer service? Yea, seems non-existent.

Trust me dave I know better not to think that way at all.

[Blue8g]

They're both trash.

Go KW V3 or get some AMR's in nice, softish rates.

[spdracr]

They're both trash.

Go KW V3 or get some AMR's in nice, softish rates.

What is considered a soft rate ??

[spdracr]

$2300 foe kw ?? I don't think so. Thanks for the opinion though.

[Blue8g]

AMR's are $1500ish.

With KSport/D2/Megan, they're all the same trash just repackaged.

Any cheap coilover will ride poorly...

Why not just go with a spring/shock setup? Going to be world's smoother, and unless you're tracking/autox'ing you don't need stiffer spring rates. If you're already going with a shitty setup (IE: Cheap coilovers) why not get something equally shitty and save some money?

[spdracr]

Dude quit it already. I know those aren't top of the line but not all of us can blow that much on coilovers. Plus I have other things to worry about.

I decided to order 7k springs for the front and see how I like it.

Thanks for the input everyone.

[foxbrand]

blue, I beg to defer

http://club4g.org/board/wheels-tires-brakes-suspension/20502-d2-racing-coilovers-review.html
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306507
http://www.civicforums.com/forums/44-suspension-performance/150640-full-review-d2-coilovers-updated-4-20-04-a.html
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspension-brakes/87764-reviews-ksport-coilovers.html
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23806
Ksport and D2 are made in the same factory, in Taiwan BTW, this bad rap been going on for awhile due to some quality issues when they were first starting out (Ksport that is, D2 brand I suspect was started so they could aviod some of this), currently, the only massively bad review I have ever seen was from a Civic forum (of which I suspect it was a bad set), I haven't dug up anything that says otherwise (also routine bashing doesn't help anyone seeing any new reviews, nor does it help increase demand and therefore quality), just don't go overly low and you should be golden, if duribility is your primary concern (since D2's and Ksports are ment for the track only), D2/Ksport makes a version specific for rally racing (although I can't dig up any reviews on the D2 set, the K's have a few reviews out there), although AMR's are not that much more and have a record of being near indistructable

my opinion,
AMR's are my primary choose provided you can pay for it
D2's are good if your on a budget, also they have service stations in the states as well

[Blue8g]

blue, I beg to defer

http://club4g.org/board/wheels-tires-brakes-suspension/20502-d2-racing-coilovers-review.html
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306507
http://www.civicforums.com/forums/44-suspension-performance/150640-full-review-d2-coilovers-updated-4-20-04-a.html
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspension-brakes/87764-reviews-ksport-coilovers.html
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23806
Ksport and D2 are made in the same factory, in Taiwan BTW, this bad rap been going on for awhile due to some quality issues when they were first starting out (Ksport that is, D2 brand I suspect was started so they could aviod some of this), currently, the only massively bad review I have ever seen was from a Civic forum (of which I suspect it was a bad set), I haven't dug up anything that says otherwise (also routine bashing doesn't help anyone seeing any new reviews, nor does it help increase demand and therefore quality), just don't go overly low and you should be golden, if duribility is your primary concern (since D2's and Ksports are ment for the track only), D2/Ksport makes a version specific for rally racing (although I can't dig up any reviews on the D2 set, the K's have a few reviews out there), although AMR's are not that much more and have a record of being near indistructable

my opinion,
AMR's are my primary choose provided you can pay for it
D2's are good if your on a budget, also they have service stations in the states as well

Fox have you ever owned a set of coilovers? Driven a car with coilovers? Ridden in a car with coilovers? Experienced a cheap set and a quality set?

http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets18.html

Here's a review of D2 by someone who actually knows what they're talking about:

http://www.jdmchicago.com/forums/showpost.php?p=132203&postcount=17

Sparkling review of K-Sport:

http://www.jdmchicago.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31174&postcount=43

[oakrdrs187]

Suspension debate with Cody....In!

http://files.sharenator.com/YG6vv_GIF_Collection_of_someone_eating_popcorn-s320x240-181195-580.gif

[deeznutz]

I have to agree with Cody on if your truly looking for a smother ride the way to go is with a shock and spring setup especially on a dd and even more so if your east coast we have the most horrible roads around.

Oakrdrs your too much lol

[oakrdrs187]

^^ I gotta throw lulz around to ease the tension.

And I have to disagree our west coast streets are the shittiest, we don't have pot holes we got "pot-open pits" of this nature.

http://vir4l.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/truck_falls_street_hole.jpg

Well to me and my rims it sure feels like it.

[mrg7243]

The winter have taken tolls on the Colorado raods, its a hella rough ride.

[galant350z]

tein basic?

[Blue8g]

On-Topic:

Tein Basics aren't a great, or even a good setup TBH, but relative to the other options, its a bit better.



I have to agree with Cody on if your truly looking for a smother ride the way to go is with a shock and spring setup especially on a dd and even more so if your east coast we have the most horrible roads around.

Oakrdrs your too much lol

My dude.


Suspension debate with Cody....In!

http://files.sharenator.com/YG6vv_GIF_Collection_of_someone_eating_popcorn-s320x240-181195-580.gif

Lulz!


^^ I gotta throw lulz around to ease the tension.

And I have to disagree our west coast streets are the shittiest, we don't have pot holes we got "pot-open pits" of this nature.

http://vir4l.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/truck_falls_street_hole.jpg

Well to me and my rims it sure feels like it.

Its bad everywhere man :(

[oakrdrs187]

On-Topic:

Tein Basics aren't a great, or even a good setup TBH, but relative to the other options, its a bit better.

I have to agree, they good but not great, I have them in of the G's after 1 month or so I notice one of the struts in front had oil and dust all over it, I assumed it was a torn CV boot that got grease everywhere, upon further inspection the boot was clean and free of tears, took a part the coil over only to find the tubes shaft not pop out when pushed in, now my passenger side feels like it hits super hard on bumps and cracks. Still trying to find out the cost of its repair....



Its bad everywhere man :(



Seems like it...

[Blue8g]

I have to agree, they good but not great, I have them in of the G's after 1 month or so I notice one of the struts in front had oil and dust all over it, I assumed it was a torn CV boot that got grease everywhere, upon further inspection the boot was clean and free of tears, took a part the coil over only to find the tubes shaft not pop out when pushed in, now my passenger side feels like it hits super hard on bumps and cracks. Still trying to find out the cost of its repair...

I think Tein fixes them for like $100ish each?

[oakrdrs187]

I think Tein fixes them for like $100ish each?


I need to look into this, or just sell them and get my ride comfort back with S-Tech/GR-2's

For arguments sake, lets say I do try sell them, What be reasonable for them with 1 strut gone?

[Blue8g]

I'd say 4-500 is the most you'd be able to get?

IIRC Danger DANJ sold his Tein SS-P, with one or two blown, for around that price.

[oakrdrs187]

^ Thankss, it's good to know. To me as long as they cover the S-tech gr-2 costs I'm good. Maybe AGX.

[galant1983]

i say dont buy ksports inless u live on the west coast or ur town has smooth roads,i ve had mine for a year and already blew 2 of them and already need the pillowball mount bushings.dont get me wrong there sweet the first 5-6 months but once they break in,They break in!! im planning on going back to a strut drop spring setup soon

[OMEGA PHX]

I have D2's, roads aren't great over here, I pretty much hate them, they are not horrible but I would like something more comfortable, I have them on F-16 and R-14.

I've thought about changing to spring/shock combo but wouldn't the wheels rub on the suspension?

[spdracr]

I have D2's, roads aren't great over here, I pretty much hate them, they are not horrible but I would like something more comfortable, I have them on F-16 and R-14.

I've thought about changing to spring/shock combo but wouldn't the wheels rub on the suspension?

No it wouldn't rub. I think softer springs would make the ride less harsh on the road and would be a lil more enjoyable.

I spent $150 for the front springs and the tool and a perch cuz I damaged one. If I feel the back more then ill just order them soon.

[mrg7243]

I have D2's, roads aren't great over here, I pretty much hate them, they are not horrible but I would like something more comfortable, I have them on F-16 and R-14.

I've thought about changing to spring/shock combo but wouldn't the wheels rub on the suspension?

depends on how aggressive your wheel setup is

[alees]

Hi guys!

i want buy coilover (under 1000$) i dont know wich one is better between ksport and d2, (quality and more drop)

i think d2 D2-M19 - D-MT-15 have more quality and more drop than ksport, whats your idea?

[OMEGA PHX]

Hi guys!

i want buy coilover (under 1000$) i dont know wich one is better between ksport and d2, (quality and more drop)

i think d2 D2-M19 - D-MT-15 have more quality and more drop than ksport, whats your idea?

Research BC Racing coilovers too, they seem to be more comfortable than the other options. Members with them are IVORY_G, mrg and Deeznutz

I personally have D2's and I'm still looking for a comfortable setting.

[spdracr]

Research BC Racing coilovers too, they seem to be the more comfortable than the other options. Members with them are IVORY_G, mrg and Deeznutz

I personally have D2's and I'm still looking for a comfortable setting.

Exactly. Problem with Megan racing and ksport and d2 is the spring rate. I just recently bought different springs for the front and gonna install them soon and hopefully ill start loving the ride more.

[99galantES]

Research BC Racing coilovers too, they seem to be more comfortable than the other options. Members with them are IVORY_G, mrg and Deeznutz

I personally have D2's and I'm still looking for a comfortable setting.

I have a set of BC as well on my car and I love them

[OMEGA PHX]

^^What stiffness settings are you on?

[99galantES]

I have them all the way soft I still have to adjust them I barely drive the car like that

[Term083]

where is the best place i can get racing intake manifold for mitsubishi galant 2003 LS ASAP !

[spdracr]

where is the best place i can get racing intake manifold for mitsubishi galant 2003 LS ASAP !

I hate people like u!!!

[mrg7243]

Research BC Racing coilovers too, they seem to be more comfortable than the other options. Members with them are IVORY_G, mrg and Deeznutz

I personally have D2's and I'm still looking for a comfortable setting.

BC is a great option. A guy on another forum I am on says BC are one of the best setup as far as valving setup second to his company's (fortune auto).

I would recommend getting a set of quality springs later on down the road. BC are okay springs but they are not consistent with their rates from side to side. Look into swift which are the best aftermarket and most accurate springs you can get.

[deeznutz]

I hate people like u!!!

Lmaoooofffff

[jubeiaire]

I hate people like u!!!

YOU SIR ARE MY HERO OF THE WEEK!!!!!


Now on the topic of the thread.....i have the D2 rally spec dampers and although rougher than stock they arent as bad as street specs, (if you need to know why i have rally come to ny and drive down jamaica ave-nuff said-)

with these on i hit every pothole i can and dont slow down for speed bumps and other annoying things in the road like people and pedestrians.....they have held up to much abuse by me for the 4 months i tortured them everyday before my cats went bad and i started the 5 speed swap.

Reality is no damper system is going to give you the same comfortable feel as the stock setup on a 8/9G these cars were designed for smooth feel riding with some spirited intervention here and there, Dampers are designed for spirited to all out race driving conditions on a non daily basis. Although they make street spec dampers they are still designed using the Base fundamental build tolerance of a racing damper.


Although the 8/9 G's can feel like and perform like sports cars thats NOT what they were DESIGNED for, suspension included.


So in the end if you want stock feel go with a stock setup or OEM replacement setup I.E: a spring/shock-strut match up recomended for factory replacement. Anything outside of that is going to be less comfortable.

[spdracr]

I like the sound of that. I am the hero of the week!!! :cool:

Now back on topic. Wait I have nothing to add. Carry on please :p

[1904Galant]

:104:

My Mistake, i must have been seeing things, i'm a little surprised i didn't notice this.

Keep calm and carry on...

[spdracr]

Since this is about 2 years old. I don't remember who mentioned that they want to buy coil for comfort. So maybe u could elaborate cuz I'm not digging back and reading all the posts to see who said it.

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