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Old 09-23-2010, 12:42 AM
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Just installed KSport pro kit

I started the install on saturday afternoon and finished on monday night (after work). I gave up all my football watching time this weekend to install the kit. The install went smooth. All my power source was easy to tap into thanks to my amps in the trunk. Actually, the planning process was harder than the actual install. KSport makes an excellent kit and I love this kit!!


gauge/switches installed in coin tray

front strut

rear setup

tank setup

mounted the wireless remote brain next to the tank

mounted the relays behind the spare tire. The wiring leads to where the stock amp is mounted

mounted air line with some extra just in case

final tank setup in trunk

the final product on monday night






 

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Old 09-23-2010, 01:31 AM
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really been wanting to go with air, still saving though...this kit uses new struts correct? are they damening adjustable? anything really difficult in the install?
 
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Old 09-23-2010, 02:08 AM
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yes, the kit uses all new struts. that's actually one of the reasons that my friend recommended this kit. The install was not difficult at all. When they said that this would be bolt on, they really meant it. If you can install coilovers, you can pretty much install this kit. The most time consuming part was figuring out a way to run the lines and what sources to use when wiring the relays/valves. The struts do have 36 way damping adjustability. I highly recommend this kit. Here's the features straight off of K Sport's page:

Key Features

1. 1 – 5gal air tank 9 port
2. 2 – Viair 380c compressor, 200psi 100% duty cycle
3. 1 – 200psi pressure switch
4. 1 – Silencing base plate
5. 2 – electronic switches
6. 1 – 200psi dual needle gauge
7. 1 – Bracket for gauge and switches
8. ¼” high pressure air line
9. Power Wire
10. 1 – Fuse Box
11. 4 – Full Struts with adjustable lower mount, aluminum top mounts, and 36 levels of damping adjustment
12. 4 – High pressure airbags
13. 4 – electric Solenoids
14. 2 – ¼” Valves
15. Wireless remote control
 
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Old 09-23-2010, 02:54 AM
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nice, how much did this run you if you don't mind
 
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Old 09-23-2010, 03:26 AM
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Sick!~
 
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sweet, how's the ride?
 
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I like the air struts, but is this set up f/b only?
 
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Old 09-23-2010, 09:27 AM
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Thanks all.

The kit ran me about $2K shipped.
The ride is pretty smooth, almost like my previous suspension (eibach prokits) at 80 psi.
Pat, this is a f/b set up. No side to side action for me lol. I was supposed to pick up a kit from Tony (TNT) but he was super busy.
 
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thats sickk
 
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sick. in for vid of it in action please. also how does this affect aligment? since its constantly changing?
 
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Old 09-24-2010, 12:28 AM
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it constantly changes caster/camber but I usually drive with it near stock height. I haven't really noticed too much of a difference in the actual alignment while driving it. I'll try to take a vid of it in action. I've just been really busy at work.
 
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You should think about getting it aligned to specs at the height you most often drive at. It might help you save on tire wear. I plan to do that on mine soon.
 
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Awesome, airbag kit easy enough to install yourself and reasonably priced. I was contemplating going UAS but it looks like the install is much more difficulty than Ksports. How is the handling and ride on these?
 
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Old 09-26-2010, 10:24 PM
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with it at 80 psi, the ride feels pretty good. It almost feels like the Eibach prokit that was previously on the car. The ride feels like an aftermarket setup, just depends on what psi you run it at.
 


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