KSport vs. KW
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Again your post isn't all that helpful. If you were to tell me the absorber was aluminum vs steel or bushings were plastic vs rubber etc it would mean a whole lot more to this thread and to the forum. Anyone can chime in and say one thing or another is the best in their honest opinion but it isn't really bringing anything to the discussion.
We all encounter products that cost more because of a brand name and not because of the care or craftsmanship necessarily. I'm really trying to get a well informed, fact and expeience based thread about these coils going. If your vote is for KW that's great but it would be really cool if you could explain in more detail why. Thanks man and I hope I'm not coming across as a pain in the ass
We all encounter products that cost more because of a brand name and not because of the care or craftsmanship necessarily. I'm really trying to get a well informed, fact and expeience based thread about these coils going. If your vote is for KW that's great but it would be really cool if you could explain in more detail why. Thanks man and I hope I'm not coming across as a pain in the ass
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Again your post isn't all that helpful. If you were to tell me the absorber was aluminum vs steel or bushings were plastic vs rubber etc it would mean a whole lot more to this thread and to the forum. Anyone can chime in and say one thing or another is the best in their honest opinion but it isn't really bringing anything to the discussion.
We all encounter products that cost more because of a brand name and not because of the care or craftsmanship necessarily. I'm really trying to get a well informed, fact and expeience based thread about these coils going. If your vote is for KW that's great but it would be really cool if you could explain in more detail why. Thanks man and I hope I'm not coming across as a pain in the ass![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
We all encounter products that cost more because of a brand name and not because of the care or craftsmanship necessarily. I'm really trying to get a well informed, fact and expeience based thread about these coils going. If your vote is for KW that's great but it would be really cool if you could explain in more detail why. Thanks man and I hope I'm not coming across as a pain in the ass
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no offense but if you don;t want to spend that much money on kw, i suggest for you to get st coils
check this link:
http://www.stsuspensions.com/coilovers.php
hope this helps bradah!!
thanks!
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first things first are you willing to spend money for kw??
no offense but if you don;t want to spend that much money on kw, i suggest for you to get st coils
check this link:
http://www.stsuspens...m/coilovers.php
hope this helps bradah!!
thanks!
no offense but if you don;t want to spend that much money on kw, i suggest for you to get st coils
check this link:
http://www.stsuspens...m/coilovers.php
hope this helps bradah!!
thanks!
to the OP: you might try searching a few threads...I know there are a few posts and discussions regarding ksports..
like this one: http://forums.5serie...ost__p__1183292
and this one: https://5series.net/forums/topic/988...st__p__1183995
most are usually by member/vendor acutperformance, who's sold kw, ksport, and jic's.....
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I've sold many sets of KSports for E60 dating back to 2+ yrs and I haven't heard anyone have any issues. Does this mean they are better? No. But what it does tell me is that for $925 shipped it's a great bang for the buck alternative that works.
I've heard folks have noise with KW but not sure if they were ever resolved. Anyone who has had noise with KSport I have helped resolve the issue. Again doesn't say who is better just stating what I have experienced.
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I've heard folks have noise with KW but not sure if they were ever resolved. Anyone who has had noise with KSport I have helped resolve the issue. Again doesn't say who is better just stating what I have experienced.
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first things first are you willing to spend money for kw??
no offense but if you don;t want to spend that much money on kw, i suggest for you to get st coils
check this link:
http://www.stsuspensions.com/coilovers.php
hope this helps bradah!!
thanks!
no offense but if you don;t want to spend that much money on kw, i suggest for you to get st coils
check this link:
http://www.stsuspensions.com/coilovers.php
hope this helps bradah!!
thanks!
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Can't speak to KW's, as I've never had them. However, my KSports have been great, I keep the fronts 5 clicks from full stiff and the rears 3 clicks - trying to compensate for the factory understeer they build into our cars. KSports are also VERY easy to adjust, a fellow member (toyota2bmw) adjusted all 4 coilovers for ride height in less than 15 minutes during his lunch at work.
I have installed quite a few sets of KSports as well, can't imagine there's anything better out there dollar for dollar. There is absolutely no noise from the coilovers, no clunking or anything like that - since KSPort uses the pillowball front mount you'll never hear any either.
I have installed quite a few sets of KSports as well, can't imagine there's anything better out there dollar for dollar. There is absolutely no noise from the coilovers, no clunking or anything like that - since KSPort uses the pillowball front mount you'll never hear any either.
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http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_valve_technology.php
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sorry bro didnt mean any disrespect about the money issue, just in my opinion that kw's are really amazing and the technology of their coils is incredible and if you go to their website they will give you all info you need to know about their products, and i like that about them..and in my opinion thats what separates them from competition...
http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_valve_technology.php
http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_valve_technology.php
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