megan coilovers Vs. Ksport coilovers

Post by **xyrho** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:36 pm

I'm going to be buying some coilovers for my 89' and im torn between buying the megan street coilovers and one of the ksport coilovers. I would just like some suggestions as to which set will give me more "bang for my buck." I also know ksport has a grip of different models for their coilovers so i would also like to know which is a good set. ex: kontrol pro damp, slide kontrol drift, etc. Incase you are wondering what im going to use my car for, its pretty much my DD and i dont exactly track much but i would like a suspension that would be an easy transition between a track and street car. But for the most part its just my pretty DD that i like to drive aggressive once n a while = )

but yeah i'd love some great suggestions as to which you guys prefer. thanks guys

Post by **adrianfromthecastle** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:48 pm

K sports are Krap.

/discussion

so I guess that leaves you with one option.

Post by **alms24sebring** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:52 pm

adrians_s13 wrote:K sports are Krap.

/discussion

so I guess that leaves you with one option.

theyre alright I guess, no real problems.. alitle stiff but i guess thats what u can expect from any coilover

Post by **MrFairlady** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:53 pm

I'm in the same Boat

Had KSports on my EVO and they were Great..granted I only had them for a short while and No Track time but Spring rates were good and Construction was Awesome - PRICE...go to Honda-tech and get The Hook up.

Have Friends that both have the Megan Race (Newest ones) coilovers..1 has a S2000 and the other a S13 coupe.Both Love them and Have Seen track/drift use.The Come Ready Out of the box and look Very Nice.

Megan Race (not Street ones) I have found for $850 shipped.Ksports are $740shipped I believe.Haven't checked the Springs rates but would Like a set for my Supra and my 240.My hatch is Daily but I'd still like some coils unless I can find a Good Strut/spring combo that may be cheaper.

Post by **lrb_2000** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:00 pm

I have Ksports on my s13.. had them for over a year, no problems... love them..

Post by **E7-S14** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:30 pm

Megan Race??

Post by **D*star** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:31 pm

Both suck.But Megan is the better choice.

Post by **D*star** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:31 pm

double post.

Post by **MrFairlady** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:37 pm

E7-S14 wrote:Megan Race??

from what I understand these are actually made diff (in diff location/not china - but assembled) than the regular "Ebay Megan" stuff...or thier older coilovers.higher Spring rates etc.

from what I remember they weren't always Silver colored but these are actually called the "Race" coilovers.thats why they are $900+/-.Megan has always been a company of Cheaper priced products.these actually having a higher price then the norm.

Post by **smokey240sx** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:39 pm

i have not problems with my megans. You might want to look at stance or kts

Post by **R6_240sx** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:48 pm

Out of those two are Megans.

I was planning on getting Megans, but I'd rather save up a little more to get Stance.

Post by **E7-S14** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:51 pm

iv never heard of that..i checked their website.. didn't see any Megan"Race" stuff...

Post by **MrFairlady** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:58 pm

E7-S14 wrote:iv never heard of that..i checked their website.. didn't see any Megan"Race" stuff...

Could be Wrong but thats what everyone I know is "calling" them...even the guy we are getting them from in ATL.I could have sworn megan Sold a diff coilover a while back that was Cheaper than these (did they)...kinda like those D2 coils.Oh well.I've only owned TEIN and K-sports and thats my actual only coilover experience.

I'm prob talking out my *** but that was my understanding.

continue.

Post by **JDM Kid 510** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:04 pm

Cant go wrong with Endless Zeal Coilovers.

Pay to play.

Post by **seejaytoo** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:51 pm

there are Megan "Street" series, and Megan "Track" seriestracks are stiffer, both are 32 way adjustable. i have the tracks and i love um so far and i got um for $825 shipped
Modified by seejaytoo at 12:35 PM 7/11/2007

Post by **R6_240sx** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:51 pm

JDM Kid 510 wrote:Cant go wrong with Endless Zeal Coilovers.

Pay to play.

Ballin!

Post by **hungryjoseph** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:53 pm

megan, duh. stance basics from enjuku for 929 shipped lol

Post by **E7-S14** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:56 pm

y buy stance basics thosave up 100/200/300 dollars moreand spring for GR+ or GR+PRO's

thats what id do..

The only difference about the GR basics is that ti doesn't have pillow ball mounts right?

Post by **hungryjoseph** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:14 pm

E7-S14 wrote:y buy stance basics thosave up 100/200/300 dollars moreand spring for GR+ or GR+PRO's

thats what id do..

The only difference about the GR basics is that ti doesn't have pillow ball mounts right?

It has pillowball mounts, just not solid bushings and the valving is a tad bit smaller

YouTube · Post by **yokota180sx** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:42 pm

I shall weigh in since i have hadMeganSilkroadJicKsportApexiHKSD2Cusco

and a few others on my various cars

1. Do not ever look at the name Ksport againeverjust believe me, trust methose of you that say they are good, are stupidI apologize for being blunt, but i bet you bought them casue they were cheap, and wanted coilovers badI bought htem becuase i needed them while i rebuild my silkroads, then i was going to ebay them...they are that cheap and disposable

2.Buy stance/spl/hell even megan isnt THAT bad*** end is a little bouncier that i woudl haev liked, but it works

I think JIC is the overall best IMO.next is cusco

but hey, its yuor moneyI have had track and street time on all the coilovers above including stance GR pros (and i loved them!! wish i could have bought a set)

Just save up and buy an Over 1,000 dollar setup please

Post by **datsun2401972** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:57 pm

Have you considered SPL's KTS coilovers?

That's what's on my s13. My stiffness is set to 8 up front and 10 in the rear, and it's really not a bad dd. Might go with 1kg/mm softer springs front and rear to give it a more road compliant ride.

$1108 shipped can be beat it seems, but think about the quality. And remember good customer service starts after the purchase. Are the other manufacturers going to be able to expidite your replacement parts when you need them most?

The only thing I would say against the KTS coilovers is there not very corrosion resistant.

Unfortunetly I don't have any experience with ksport or megan anything, much less coilovers....

Post by **xyrho** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:40 pm

yokota180sx wrote:I shall weigh in since i have hadMeganSilkroadJicKsportApexiHKSD2Cusco

and a few others on my various cars

1. Do not ever look at the name Ksport againeverjust believe me, trust methose of you that say they are good, are stupidI apologize for being blunt, but i bet you bought them casue they were cheap, and wanted coilovers badI bought htem becuase i needed them while i rebuild my silkroads, then i was going to ebay them...they are that cheap and disposable

2.Buy stance/spl/hell even megan isnt THAT bad*** end is a little bouncier that i woudl haev liked, but it works

I think JIC is the overall best IMO.next is cusco

but hey, its yuor moneyI have had track and street time on all the coilovers above including stance GR pros (and i loved them!! wish i could have bought a set)

Just save up and buy an Over 1,000 dollar setup please

any reason in particular why ksport is that bad?? i mean i appreciate everyones opinions but i'd like some specifics. cause at the moment a friend of mine can get me a damn good deal on the Ksport Slide Kontrol Drift Damper System. so to me it seems like the way to go without any specific reasons why i shouldnt.

YouTube · Post by **yokota180sx** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:12 am

i dont care if you get them for 5 bucksthey are that bad

the rear reboud dampning is HORRRIBLEit bounces all around and ish

dont get themseriuosly

Post by **hungryjoseph** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:09 am

ksports is for gaysports

sorry i had to say it, it just randomly hit my head

Post by **adrianfromthecastle** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:06 am

yokota180sx wrote:I shall weigh in since i have hadMeganSilkroadJicKsportApexiHKSD2Cusco

My buddy has the Cusco ones, and my cousin has the JIC ones... neither of which have a seperate pre-load adjustment. I have the HKS hypermax II's, and that as well doesn't have a seperate pre-load

YouTube · Post by **yokota180sx** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:23 am

thast becuase you got the cheap onesive never had a set of coilover with no preload asjustment..

Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:35 am

yokota180sx wrote:thast becuase you got the cheap onesive never had a set of coilover with no preload asjustment..

none of the coils on the HKS line have preload adjustmentthe hypermax II's iirc are discontinued, and I think they sell the rs, and d instead, neither of which have preloadhttp://www.hksusa.com/images_products/2104.jpg

Post by **alms24sebring** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:53 pm

yokota180sx wrote:i dont care if you get them for 5 bucksthey are that bad

the rear reboud dampning is HORRRIBLEit bounces all around and ish

dont get themseriuosly

Ill admit they did bounce in the rear end for the first couple hundred miles, but after they got settled in it rides alright and no more bounce. But I guess its up to u if u want them. alot of ppl say they suk on some buttcheeks, but I think they're decent

Post by **ArticDragon192** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:42 pm

alms24sebring wrote:
Ill admit they did bounce in the rear end for the first couple hundred miles, but after they got settled in it rides alright and no more bounce. But I guess its up to u if u want them. alot of ppl say they suk on some buttcheeks, but I think they're decent

Have you driven on higher quality coilovers?

YouTube · Post by **yokota180sx** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:49 pm

adrians_s13 wrote:none of the coils on the HKS line have preload adjustmentthe hypermax II's iirc are discontinued, and I think they sell the rs, and d instead, neither of which have preloadhttp://www.hksusa.com/images_products/2104.jpg

Hipermax Ds diddont question mei owned themHKS USA is diff than HKS JP.

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