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Old 02-21-2011, 10:34 AM
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Yes it is possible. You'd have to disassemble the entire coilover yourself though.

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Originally Posted by limbows
Ok will try the softest setting..
I think the spring rate is too hard for lighter car like my 520i
Michael is it possible to change just the spring with
a softer spring rate??
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Any ksport owners changed up the spring rate? Mine was a little harsh so I set it full soft in back and 6 off soft in the front but it still bounces a bit. I'm looking for the softest ride with the least bounce
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For all you ksport owners, i would like your feedback on this question.... How much distance do you have between the spring and the top strut mount. Should it have some play in between, have a snug fit, or compressed all the way up? The reason i ask is because my rears are bouncy. I'm thinking my rear springs might be too compressed, or my damper settings are too stiff, or maybe just both. Any sugguestions to get rid of rear bounce? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by tex_phil
Any ksport owners changed up the spring rate? Mine was a little harsh so I set it full soft in back and 6 off soft in the front but it still bounces a bit. I'm looking for the softest ride with the least bounce

Phil, what tire and size are you running?
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Originally Posted by chauzers
For all you ksport owners, i would like your feedback on this question.... How much distance do you have between the spring and the top strut mount. Should it have some play in between, have a snug fit, or compressed all the way up? The reason i ask is because my rears are bouncy. I'm thinking my rear springs might be too compressed, or my damper settings are too stiff, or maybe just both. Any sugguestions to get rid of rear bounce? Thanks!
it seems is too stiff.. try to reset ur damper.. turn to the right, until u cannot turn it anymore..
then try to turn to the left 15 clicks. 15-20 clicks usually is the best ride..
but it also depends how low is ur car..
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Originally Posted by chauzers' timestamp='[url="tel:1318924253"
1318924253[/url]' post='1391693]
For all you ksport owners, i would like your feedback on this question.... How much distance do you have between the spring and the top strut mount. Should it have some play in between, have a snug fit, or compressed all the way up? The reason i ask is because my rears are bouncy. I'm thinking my rear springs might be too compressed, or my damper settings are too stiff, or maybe just both. Any sugguestions to get rid of rear bounce? Thanks!
I didn't take any measurements but I remember that I adjusted it just to the point that the spring was not loose. For me the back rides great. It's the front that seems to stiff. I keep thinking that I would like to order the rear spring rate springs for the front springs.
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Just got the KSports installed yesterday - I got them from another member here. Height looks great, although I might take a tad lower after the winter. My initial impressions are pretty much what I expected, reduced body roll and a noticeably stiffer ride. I really liked the stock sports suspension, but the improved handling and agility with a performance coilover is something you can really have some fun with. The only thing I didn't care for was that the ride seems just a tad bouncy for me. This is probably a non-issue given the fact that I can tinker with the settings and get it dialed in right where I like it. All in all, in my opinion a must have for the price.
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