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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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Analysis of Koni Coilovers

Here is the information regarding Koni's K Sport Coilovers:

Ksport Kontrol Pro Fully Adjustable Coilover Kits provide the ultimate in suspension technology featuring its 36-way adjustable dampening, adjustable spring perch, adjustable body and pillow-ball mounts. The Ksport Kontrol Pro Coilover kit has been designed with professional road racing in mind offering extremely high value and performance.

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* Default spring rate F: 15kg R: 13kg
* 36-way adjustable dampening
* Made from high quality 6061 Aluminum with T6 for increased hardness
* Compression/Rebound adjustable
* Adjustable spring perch for height adjustment
* Adjustable body allowing maximum suspension travel
* Pillow Ball Top Mount w/ adjustable camber
* Monotube High Pressure Design reduces oil leakage
* Electroplated body for protection from corrosion and rust
* One Year Limited Warranty

Would this be a good fit for a G35 sedan? Not too soft or too stiff? I am deciding between these and the Tein Basics.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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I think you need to revise your title. The Ksport coilovers are in no way made by Koni or affiliated with Koni in any way.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dklau33
I think you need to revise your title. The Ksport coilovers are in no way made by Koni or affiliated with Koni in any way.
Really? I found out about them through eBay, and they were called the Koni Ksports...
 
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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ksport is deffinatly not a koni product. k sport is made in the same place as d2's are made, or so i heard from 240sx forums. i've heard good and bad things about them some love them some hate them.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Gotcha. I've ridden in Maxima's with the D2 coilovers and they had excellent ride quality and adjustability.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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* Default spring rate F: 15kg R: 13kg

holly crap. might be good if you're constipated...
 
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
* Default spring rate F: 15kg R: 13kg

holly crap. might be good if you're constipated...
With the Ksports, you have your choice of various spring rates- these are their standard though (for the 350z).

Which spring rate would you suggest for a firm ride, but not jarring ride?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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Here's two threads from my350z.

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthre...ghlight=ksport

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=135052
 
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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Thank you dklau, for the links.

Looks like it will be the Tein Basics for me afterall.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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maybe 8-9kgf/mm


Originally Posted by vodkarocket
With the Ksports, you have your choice of various spring rates- these are their standard though (for the 350z).

Which spring rate would you suggest for a firm ride, but not jarring ride?
 
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Originally Posted by kenchan
maybe 8-9kgf/mm

Yeah, that's why I'm eyeing the HKS RS coilovers. Supposedly a good compromise between track and street duty with reasonable 8kg/8kg spring rates. But for ~$1,800 I would expect those coilovers would be able to adjust spring preload and ride height seperate of each other.
 
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