K-Sport Kontrol Pro Damper Coilover Review - Car Rant 4.28
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DISCLAIMER:I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC, NOR WILL I CLAIM TO BE. THIS IS PREDOMINANTLY AN OPINION BASED AROUND THE FACTS I HAVE, AND THE EXPERIENCES I HAVE HAD.
Today, we finally give our opinion on our newly designed suspension setup from Ksport, the Kontrol Pro Damper coilover system. hope you enjoy, and let us know down below what you think of our review. Do you agree?
You don't necessarily need to replace the whole coilover if they do blow out on you. You can order replacement shocks directly from Ksport USA, at ~$135 per shock.
Plan on any track days or autox events?
imHellaHungry we would love to track the car once it's been tuned up a bit more. We have more engine mods that have been waiting to be installed and tuned (We're hoping for 500 wheel).
Also, great info on the replacement situation!
@@CarRant We are KSport dealers, imHellaHungry is right. Not a bad price to just put a new shock in. We replaced two rear shocks on a GTI once before. They are easier to just replace the entire unit than rebuild them. I have tons of spare parts too, so if I ever need to replace anything, I've got them on the shelf. I've yet to replace anything else other than that GTI and we've installed hundreds of these kits. That GTI was the only one and he was in a accident. That's a great sign how quality these are.
I actually called a few days ago and they stated they don't do that. Also individual coils sell for 75% of the kit cost so it is better to buy a whole kit.
I have ksport on my 2016 civic exl and I love them! Ksport sells replacement parts on their site if you do need them or just call them up, great customer service and they will help out in any way they can.
What's the link or site
thanks for the info dude. getting mine soon for the 300zx XD. i was thinking god speed but i really like that these are made in the U.S.A thats a big one for me
Same here with being made in the USA
“Can’t even get it out of my mouth.” That’s what she said. 😂
The almost 2 years this video has been up.. and someone just now caught that..
Car rent it’s still funny dog 😂
I have k sports on my 08 infiniti m45 Sport. No issues plus you can't beat 36 way adjustability. My opion there as good or better the then Megan and tiens. If your not tracking the car the difference won't be noticeable going with either ones.
Couldn't really have said it much better. Though, we as a channel have had some pretty terrible luck with Teins.
Just got these for my Maxima. Thanks man
Just ordered a set for my 2006 Miata and looking forward to getting them on. It was this video that convinced me to check these guys out. Thanks for the info!
Thank you for checking out our channel for info on these coils! We're honored!
Thanks for the review. I have put them on and love them. I can't stop smiling when I take the curves and turns faster than I probably should LOL. Keep up the good work.
@@rickybrown7250 thanks brother! Hahaha I hope you enjoy! Out of curiosity what's your dampening set to?
@@rickybrown7250 because of your comment im buying them for my 2011
@@lifeofmike556 I have had mine for about 6 months and love them. I found the best price for them on CarID
I found the best rant in town!
I had these imported to India for my Polo Gt almost 7 months ago and they have handled the abuse from the treacherous roads absolutely beautifully. They are versatile, tough and complete value. Cheers!
That's awesome! Out of curiosity, did you keep your car on the street, or did you track the car, take it off road..? I'm curious what others are doing withtheir sets
We don’t not have tracks here so it’s on the streets all the time. The average road surface in the city is quite bad (almost off road at times) and everyone here was quite sceptical about any “foreign” tuned suspension holding up. They’re still as good as new! I do speed runs almost every weekend on the highway and get up to speeds of roughly 120 mph and they feel really composed.
Dang I'm really impressed with that! After we install our reinforced Engine and transmission mounts, I'm going to go for a full speed run. Gonna try to hit the golden 175mph.
Car Rant Good luck with that!! Will be looking forward to more content! Safe driving. :)
Planning to get for 07 civic in India , should I go with local race concept or these ones??
I was just looking at them as well as others online, and is good to be able to see these reviews. I was just going to put lowering springs on my Challenger and thought that it would be better to have the option of the adjustability, so this would be the way to go and don't track it anyway. Although I do drag race and since it would allow it to hunker down closer to the ground, I think that it would help it achieve better launches. Which means quicker overall 60' and 1/4 mi times, as well as give it the look that I wanted with the lowering springs and it is a good option over them. It's still internally stock and have just got basic mods, so it's probably about 450 hp at the crank and wouldn't break anything. The 6.1 hemis are rated at 425 from the factory, so that's probably about right with the basic CAI and racing exhaust etc. BTW good review
Great review! Addressing my concerns about improving my daily driver. Put springs only on my accord and not happy. Leaning towards these d2’s.
Just got mine for a Citroen DS-3 Performance
Just ordered my kontrol pros last week, getting them on Sunday and installed Thursday on my 4G eclipse😁😁
This helps make my decision for my 92 SC400 which is on stock suspension so gone that it rubs the rear tires on the wheel well over any bumps.
Till then just did a home roll job inside the well, worked for now lol
my ksport bounces like hell, already repaired by a shop but still bouncy
Really? What are your rates? How modified is your vehicle?
Thanx for your insight. I do want to try a set of coilovers since I have not experienced them for myself. I found kSport Website specifically for my car; a 2013 Cadillac CTS. I do not need a set for stiffness cause almost two yearas ago I had the OEM ones swapped out for the stiffer sport style FE2 versions of the OEM. With my car, there are 3 main options: Comfort, Sport, and the Magne-Rides. Since mine is not a V (yet) Engine/ Trans. Swap. I got standard Shocks. So changing to a slimmer, stiffer, smaller Suspension System should give me many options. The website discussing them seems convincing. 60 in a 20 during a Curve Ramp, huh? Seems dangerously exaggerated. 45 maybe the fastest going ino the curve. Coming out going 60 I can see that. I like to keep safe 5-20 over anything Except Interstate travel. I made it up to 130 so far, easily. I do not like going into curves fast myself. Your Lancer is lighter and shorter, and smaller than my "Compact Executive" car. That is what segmant it is in. European Class D Comparison. Larger than a compact and smaller than a Executive. Basically a American Mid sized car. I was searching that up today. Yes, good review.
Just put some on my 2001 Infiniti i30 and it's been amazing so far
Still have them on my Evo, and they are still kicking strong. Tightened up the dampening a bit more now that it has been modified further
@@CarRant I've put alot of money into this Infiniti just for fun and it's been an awesome but I wish I had done the coilovers first bec the ride is so nice. I recommend Ksport heavily now it's worth the price
Just ordered mine for my lexis wish me luck 😂👌
hey bro are these really made in USA? That would be rare!
Dude I'm glad those coils worked out for you. You asked what to expect from our cars this season, well as you know Foxy is being built and I've asked the shop to set the tune for ethanol. So we'll see that 800 horse this season.
I have vw scirocco and rall on k sport coil .
i am very happy wite them
Just got mine for my 2012 g37 sedan x!
Hey man I'm trying to get for my g37 coupe .can u tell me how u like it and how's driving it
Great review probably going to get some . Being that this video is a couple years old how have they or how did they hold up over time?
these have held up fantastically. and there's a bit of divine irony - we actually found out we had them softer than we thought. Even after turning up the dampening, we still found these were incredible and 1000% worth the money. After well over 20,000 miles on the clock with them, they are still kicking like the day they were new.
Question: is ride comfort comparable to what stock would be? Are these coils less bumpy than most other mid-grade coilovers? Im looking to replace my current entry Teins that have 95k miles. My main goal in this replacement is daily diving comfort, handling is very much secondary for me at this point. I have a 2005 Acura RSX and Im now down to considering either Ksport control pro or Godspeed coils, but would even consider going back to full stock. These Ksports are now about $1,000. Would love your opinion if you think its worth it for my comfort and less bumpy needs. Thanks!
These rode butter smooth. I actually wanted to go back to these when I tried a different Coilover because that's how comfortable they were. They still had the grip to get it down despite the comfortability.
@Car Rant dude thanks a bunch for the quick reply. I may get a set of these. I have 286k miles on my RSX, made a lot of repairs last few months, and I think suspension is last major repair for now, I want my purchase to be worth it. If they're smooth, adjustable, and handle well, you think $1000 is worth it in today's economy?
For me, they were. A definite upgrade - and this car had bilsteins before I went to these K's. And they last quite a long time too, so the longevity value is worth it for me. I'll be honest, I hate teins and when compared between these two, teins fell behind DRAMATICALLY compared to the KS.
@@CarRant thanks a lot. This is steering me into the Kontrol Pro direction
How many miles do you think these laated for you?... Also you do have a video of installing these? My car is an RSX so I'm sure it'll be a little different. Just trying to figure out if my friend and I can install with only a floor jack...
I'm replacing my coils and I have been debating to get Bc's or not. I have a spring bucket delete with adjustable toe arms on my q60 and buying BC's would require me to put the buckets back in. I'm looking to buy something to replace them but after seeing this the K Sports look like they'll do fine on a daily.
They're still on our Evo, and honestly I wish more people would give them a shot for the daily life.
@@CarRant I did and they are great!!
cant wait for mine to get here
I don’t know much about coilovers, that’s why I’m watching reviews. My question for you is, am I able to load the same number of passengers after I get the KSport coilovers installed on my vehicle?
yes, nothing changes with passengers in the car. so long as the preload is set correctly, you're good.
I just put the KSport Kontrol Pro coilovers on my 2007 Hyundai Tiburon GT. I'm finding the ride (so far) to be super bouncy. I haven't played with the height or damping on them yet, but any tips on settings?
Brandy Rich, LE, MUA so the bounciness is most likely loose dampening. They have adjusters in the tops and they just need a fine tuning. I would dial that for whatever is most comfortable. Once that stiffens up, it will be less bouncy, but be prepared for rocks and such to feel like bowling balls. It's kinda the way that it is. Also, I would set up your dampening evenly across all the shocks. One should not be stiffer than the other going left to right. When going front to rear, it's actually more comfortable to add more dampening in the back just to provide some cornering stiffness and get some better grip and power delivery by keeping the car level when the engine causes the front to lift like it does in my Evo.
I hope that is a decent start for you to work with! Let me know what's up after you adjust
Thanks for the advice! To clarify, I bounce in my seat while driving, the car isn't bouncy when I push down on the car. 😉 I will try playing with the settings.
Ah! Sorry I misunderstood! If you yourself are bouncing, it may be a tad too stiff for you. Since this video, I heavily upgraded my powerband, so I have upped my rear dampening to reduce squatting
No worries, I failed to clarify! LOL But I have to say, bouncy aside, the handling and response performance on my car since putting these on is 💯! It just takes off and takes high speed corners like a champ!
I am likely getting these for my Yaris. (No laughing, now! The car really is fun!) The only thing I have an issue with is body lean. I was going to go with the Tein’s. You talked me out of those.
After three years how have they held up bro? Theyre on sale rn for my G37x sedan and im about to pull the trigger
They have been great. We actually put another set under a Lancer ES, a 240SX and now soon my Forester. They're good enough I wanted it under everything.
@@CarRant beautiful to hear. With that said, I got a set of the Kontrol Pros on the way right now!KSport needs to cut you a check lol. Thanks for the video and for the update my man
@@dantespez hahaha I wish they would! Been singing their praises since we started using them.
I have a mk6 GTI and thanks to this video Im going with ksport, thanks champ!!! I just tuned it the COBB AP and waiting for my custom tune from Stratified! Cheers
I have the k sports coilovers on my 4g tl 2010 .. but I can’t figure out this vibration I been having it’s a slight one too … help
Check your perches, make sure everything is tight. Also, check your dampening. These like the tighter dampening for sure, and if the dampening isn't even across all 4, it can cause a shake.
@@CarRant thanks I will take another look at it
i really want the rally coilovers k sport offers in combination with a 13 inch front brake kit. Ive already got the tires and rims picked out to fit it all :D
did you end up getting them i been debating on getting the rally gravel spec ones for my wrx ? wondering if they are worth it any bushing that need to be replaced?
@@mariosupera I have not. I'm waiting until summer time to do it so I don't have to change em in the cold up here in canada
Would these fit an 05 Pontiac vibe?
I have this installed on my 15 Altima and my car is alot sportier. I know I know, why would you lower or install coilovers on an Altima? Yeah i know its not a race car, but I got them to eliminate the body rolls and make the suspension stiffer. Now everytime I accelerate or go on or off ramps or simply just changing lanes at 70-80mph on the highway... yeah, i smile every time as to how good it feels.
Hey man, we get it. It's why we modified an old OZ Rally Lancer.
@@CarRant out of curriousity. How many clicks do you have on the front and rear
@@rogerlee6289 I set mine up with I believe 6 clicks before the stiffest setting after tweaking more after the video
Does anyone have experience with these and function and form type 1’s? I’m torn between these or the function and form type 1’s.. thank you for your review by the way!
I havent had any, so anyone who comes across this video, by all means reply.
All I can say is what was in the video as well as what has been seen here in the comments when it comes to the Ksports
I have k-sport coilovers and rear ones wont loose the bottom part what i can do?
i'm so sorry for the delayed response, but when you say the bottoms wont loosen, you're referring to the locking collars right?
If so, the only thing i can suggest is very carefully loosen the top section and see if it gives up. if so, it could give you room to loosen the lower locking ring.
Anyone have experience with the Ksport circuit pros?
It looks like you were driving on Riverside Pkwy to Lansdowne Blvd.
In one portion ,yes. Sharp eye!
@@CarRant I will keep an eye out for your yellow evo on the road
I removed the dampening knob to see if everything was tight and now it’s not going back in without being loose. 😩 is this okay?
What do you mean? Like the knob, when put in, is loose feeling (as mine does that until I turn it), or does it not actually engage inside the damper?
How long have you had the coils installed on your car?
Joe Palmer a bit over a month and well over 3,000mi. Loving them still! Just needs a few more tweeks to the suspension and she'll be perfect for track use
Need the link
Been thinking about buying some for my Civic. Any updates on how they are doing?
They habe been great! No blowouts or anything. Ny opinion then still stands. And even after power upgrading, its still feels incredibly good. Tightened up the dampening a notch, but thats it
Hey, budy nice ride. I just bought some ksport for my Spec-B subaru liberty they didn't come with any set-up info, like no info on which direction do I turn the damper adjustment knob on the top of the shocks for less or more rebound is it clockwise or anticlockwise. Does anyone know?
On the top, if you have the same model, you'll want to rotate the knob-like Allen key shaped piece in the top of them. That adjusts dampening. For actual rebound, that's in your springs preload. That's before the coilovers are actually installed. You can still adjust that with the parts in the car, it's just easier out of the car. You're gonna want to rotate the the locking rings on the coilovers for that. You should see our video on how we installed these, might have more useful info for you.
Yo I really wanna get these coilovers on my 1996 evo 4 but theres no option for that specific car does anyone know if they would fit from selecting a different type of evo?
Evo 4, that's epic! As far as getting parts go, you may have to order direct if you are in the US since that car is still nee to most manufacturers.
what's the minimum drop height? I know BCs are 2". Just wondering how low do you have to go
These are 1"-3" drop, but we have recently been able to manipulate it for 4" drop.
It's been some time since the install. How have they held up? I'm considering coilovers at some point for my 2019 Yaris and these are one of precious few options. Daily driver and autocross.
They held up beautifully. Many thousands of miles (about 35,000) and they were still kicking great. Rode like a champ.
@@CarRant Thanks!
Can I put the Ksprts on my 02 bmw 540i????
Probably? They make shocks for loads of vehicles. I actually just ordered some for my Forester I picked up.
Check their website directly, sometimes you can get discount deals!
What dampening setting do you have them on? So that the ride is smooth and still sporty
Mine is now set to what I call -6&-7. Meaning 6 ticks from the hardest setting in the rear and 7 ticks from the hardest setting in the front.
We start out at 1/2 or 18. It's a good bench mark to see what the car is doing and adjust accordingly. We usually always stiffen up the front4-5 clicks and the rear a few too.
Looking at a set of these for my 2016 Nissan Altima. aside from the coilovers do you have any suggestions on what else I can do to it once installed so that I can get just as comfortable of a ride or better than with the stock. Any tips will be of great help. Thanks in advance
All of it has to do with the dampening. The stiffer your ride the less it'll bounce but the more it will shake your car, the difference being it will Corner much harder, have a lot more grip and feel a bit more comfortable than the boaty stock suspension that comes in an Altima. I also would try to have the camber set to about -2 to -2.5 degress. It's a very comfortable and grippy camber position. That will require a very nice alignment racks to set up, but not impossible. Also, set your dampening to the middle position. Mine I believe had 10-12 settings, so I started on 5/6 and walked it up from there to where I liked it.
@@CarRant thank you so much for the info I will definitely pass it along to my mechanic when he installed my K Sports
Did you install them? Are you in Az?
Save your coilovers for this 15' Nismo 370z so dope...
@@chrisjones7165 I and a friend did them in another episode. It's fairly easy to do, but sadly I am not based out of AZ - I'm in Virginia, just outside DC
Where's the link to the shop you bought them?
Unfortunately the shop I bought them from no longer carry them, but I know you can purchase them through CarID.com
Does Ksport send you coilovers with preload already set for your specific car??
They come with a factory preset preload, yes. I didnt touch mine at all, and just upped the dampening.
@@CarRant awesome ty👍🏻👍🏻
How would you compare those to the HKS GT's?
I have yet to try the HKS. I know they were legendary back in the day for their performance and were THE go-to for many fans of JDM cars, but how they stack now? Not too sure. My understanding from friends who have it is that they are solid; great handling, strong, and great looking, but could also be a tad uncomfortable if running metal bushings. Hope that helps! Hoping to get a set in the future to try on another project
@@CarRant Thank You my friend. Just got another subscriber!!!!
coilover depot vs ksport coilovers wish one i should buy ?
Having had no real experience with the depot ones, I cannot truly say, but having used Ksport, I definitely can happily stand by their product knowing its solid
@@CarRant hello can I adjust the softness from under the hood ? Does it have that option?
Yes! On the top of the strut, the dampening can be adjusted to multiple hardness and softness levels, so you basically can have your hardness set to whatever you want it to.
@@CarRant thanks for the reply which one is better tein advance Z or ksport? There’s only like $150 price difference
@@giraykharizzma7737 take it from me, the Teins are terrible. No comparison required. I had put the Flex Zs on my IS300 when I had it, and they were the worst coilovers we had ever worked with. At max preload (hardest possible settings) it would bottom out and be pillowy, sloppy feeling and way too soft. The Ksports are smoother, tighter and overall better quality in my opinion.
How have these held up for you? Looking at a set for my WRX
Very very well! Been on the car since this video, and they have performed marvelously. No leaks, no issues. Only challenge is the pillow ball top, which some alignment shops may give you grief over, but otherwise, rock solid.
@@CarRant thanks, any issues with the threads rusting?
@@austinbuhler4775 not that I have seen. This, havent had my car for a while (been at the tuners)
So when you add coliovers do you need to get your car a line?
Yes. When changing suspension, always get it aligned. Any changes to the suspension changes the alignment, even if it seems minimal. You might get lucky and still be straight, but always check to make sure.
Car Rant I was told that KSport comes with camber plates were applicable. So does this mean I still need to buy a Camber Kit for the front and rear 2008 Acura TL ?
So the camber plates are for sure in the front on mine, in the form of a pillow ball top. But my rears did not.
That said, it may be different from my Evo to your TL. Double check the product specs before you buy, it should show you pictures, say where the pillow ball tops are, or if there is camber adjustment.
Whats the link that you purchased the ksports at? looking to do a VR6.
I had initially bought mine through CarID.com, but it looks like they do not sell them there anymore. Try ksport's actual website.
ok. Thanks
@@mChav34 hey Matthew how did you ever get these for the vr6. I am about to make a purchase on Monday for my turbocharged Vr6. I’m sure you know how heavy our mk4 cats are. How do they handle the weight
@@tashaunmcfarlane4330 I will say they handle appropriately for the price. I have them dropped pretty low. On the freeway if I hit a slightly ramped seam, I can almost get the front off the ground- feels a little front-end loopy. But smashing through the Twisties, they feel pretty good when they're put under hard driving. I'm at a 7 on satisfaction. I'm used to koni/HR on an e36.
Will they rusted
Mine didn't and they were on for several years, in rain, snow, salt and sleet. Helps its made from anodized metals and apparently aluminum.
@@CarRant thanks I will buy tham for my vw
8:03 So how many inches do you have it lowered so it can handle the speed bumps? thanks
The Evo has a specific ride height prior to lowering.. we dropped it about 1in. And actually will be lowering it more soon.
Short version is we have 1.5 on it now, going to 2in later.
Hi, thanks for the video. How do you adjust the rear dampening? Can it be done without removing the coilover?
@@briansettele7412 the adjustment is on the top of the coil. Its the bit that looks like a know, its actually a really long adjustment Allen wrench for the dampening level. When you order these, they are all found in the box. They are separate units from the coilovers themselves.
Hope that helps!
@@CarRant Ok thanks so much for the quick reply. It's for a 350Z. I have seen where you access from under the rear strut bar but I think you need a flexible metal line to reach the adjustment knob. Just trying to get my head around the setup. Thanks again.
whats your ride height at?
Tactical Bear Strike it's now down to about 4.5/4.75in and it's about to go lower.
Car Rant can this fit 2017 accord
I believe they make these for a number of models. I'd double check their website first
mqmoreno23 yes they do