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1991ls13
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i am really wanting to consider getting these but idk how low they go, i know some other threads say they wont slam, but that doesnt help very much, need to know details- how low in front and back. 2 inches, 3? anyone knowthanks


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Funny... I've been looking into these again recently. I don't think slamming will be a problem with KTS' Ultra-low setup option.

I saw an old Ziliva thread just yesterday on this topic. There was a very slammed hatch on KTS' modified with shorter Tein springs. Fortunately, KTS' do this for you using Swift springs in addition to short shock bodies in the rear.

I'd pull the trigger. KTS have an excellent rep as roughly equal to Stance as far as quality, price & lowering ability.

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, i know the (ultra low0) will def slam, but im looking at the normal kts, not the low or ulta low.i only want to do about 2.5 for the front, maybe 2.75 at most and then for the rear probably 1.75, or 2 at most, only by guessing from my set up now. which is 1.5 front and 1.2 rear with teins lowring springs. and by what i see i need about another inch for my front and half to 3/4 for the rear.

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Im looking into these after a few more auto-x sessions. Id say, shoot kuah an email, and he will tell you how much they will drop. Then post back here. He usually gets back within the day

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Yeah, calling Kuah would be a great idea. I've seen pics of the regular KTS and their drops were definently what I would call modest. Kinda like Stance without their collars removed.

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awesome choice! I am using the regular KTS, not into slamming my car. These coils are good. I Really like them.

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I have the standard KTS coilovers on my car.It is not slammed but it is plenty low for me.They still could go about a half inch further down but the roads around here suck.


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KTS ultra-lows go just as low as PBM coils.They both have 7" springs.But KTS has a more common spring seat.So...It's compatible with Swift and Teins 6" springs. If they don't got as low as you want, get the extra swift springs for like 60 bucks.

I was looking at the KTS ultra lows when I was looking for coilovers. The only reason I went PSM over KTS is because they were a relatively a "new" company I wanted to try.

Go KTS though.You wont be disappointed.

Here is a picture of Yuta's old car Sim1 was talking about.KTS Ultra Lows with Tein 6" springs, and some tiny washer.


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Here Is another picture of another one of Yuta's cars. KTS ultra lows w/ the original KTS 7" springs.


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i keep looking into kts coils, but every once in a while i hear that they're bouncy. i don't want bouncy, that's annoying.


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