New Part: SPL / KTS Coilovers

[BomexS13]

[Nismo_Freak]

We tried to order stock and before they arrive they are sold. :sad

We got 4 orders yesterday.

[IlIkEmYz]

these are selling like denny's $4.99 breakfast special.

[w1ngzer0]

these are selling like denny's $4.99 breakfast special.

which is awsome btw... :oface

[kclo4]

So this is a little late, but I had some questions.

For one, do you have any stock now? My at least 2 of my 4 GAB's are blown and I decided to go with coilovers. For 2, would it be possible to get the price you initially posted instead of the $1107? This is going to make me super broke, especially after ordering the brake lines, speed bleeders and pads from you guys last week(and the rotors/calipers).

I went to go put on some camber plates and realized the shocks were worthless so I didn't bother. Sad thing is I don't remember hitting anything too hard.

Third, somebody asked this but I didn't see an answer. If just one of the shocks get blown, can the body be replaced individually?

Fourth, I have GAB super HP shocks and Eibach prokit springs now, do you know how rough the KTS ride will be in comparison?

Fifth, how much punishment can these coilovers take from daily driving? How much force does it take to blow one of these? Pot hole at speed? Speed bump at speed?

I will be autocrossing, lapping the track, and possibly drifting, so I presume these should be great.

These sound pretty good for the money and I need something in the next couple weeks, so I am very interested.

Paxton

[Nismo_Freak]

So this is a little late, but I had some questions.

For one, do you have any stock now? My at least 2 of my 4 GAB's are blown and I decided to go with coilovers. For 2, would it be possible to get the price you initially posted instead of the $1107? This is going to make me super broke, especially after ordering the brake lines, speed bleeders and pads from you guys last week(and the rotors/calipers).

Currently we do not. Lead time is 2-3 weeks IIRC from the time you place your order.

Price moves based on exchange rate and a number of other factors (like how much UPS wants to gouge us on shipping from Japan). It's something we can not control.

Third, somebody asked this but I didn't see an answer. If just one of the shocks get blown, can the body be replaced individually?

Yes, you can replace the shocks individually.

Fourth, I have GAB super HP shocks and Eibach prokit springs now, do you know how rough the KTS ride will be in comparison?

Hard to say as ride is percieved differently by different people. It will be noticeable but I don't personally think it's overwealming. You can ask a few members on the board how the ride quality is for a better assesment.

Fifth, how much punishment can these coilovers take from daily driving? How much force does it take to blow one of these? Pot hole at speed? Speed bump at speed?

I will be autocrossing, lapping the track, and possibly drifting, so I presume these should be great.

Honestly it really depends on your area. Rougher the roads, the faster any shock will wear out. I'd overhaul them about once every 2 years for normal usage.

Pot holes and speed bumps are equally detremental to any shock, and should be avoided if possible. If you can't avoid the obstruction then slow down, within reason, to minimize the speed of impact. Apart from that I'm afraid we don't have any impact testing of our shocks.

[kclo4]

Sounds reasnoble enough, I know some of that stuff is hard to gauge untill you actually buy the things and use them for a while.

Expect another order from me early next week...

One other question though. Do these hit you guys then me, or are they drop shipped directly too me?

[Nismo_Freak]

Sounds reasnoble enough, I know some of that stuff is hard to gauge untill you actually buy the things and use them for a while.

Expect another order from me early next week...

One other question though. Do these hit you guys then me, or are they drop shipped directly too me?

Us then you... we run them through a quality check and repackage them.

It also allows us to refuse and handle any damaged shipments much easier.

[ZeroS13]

Will you be offering stiffer springs like 10/8?

[Anand]

I bought these... put them in on Sunday..

I am extreemly happy with the set-up..

this is the best Coils money ccan buy in that range.. period!!!

I will post a review and install and all the good stuff as soon as Photopost if up...

[gabossie]

I just actually ordered mine today as well as a few other goodies. Can't wait. Was that you that I talked to today Alan?

[Nismo_Freak]

I just actually ordered mine today as well as a few other goodies. Can't wait. Was that you that I talked to today Alan?

Yep.

[kclo4]

Mine are on the way about a week earlier than expected. Good job. Should have them T or W or so.

[BomexS13]

geezus i wish i have money :***(

[kclo4]

Yeah I wish I had money too, but I guess credit cards will have to do for now :-)

Haven't had time to install these yet, but they look sexy enough.

Couple questions. Should I be able to get a 1" drop without messing with the spring preload much?

What advantages are there to having spring pre load or not if my desired ride height can be achieved without preloading the spring?

How much should I crank on the locking rings to be safe?

Any other initial setup tips so it doesn't jack the handling before I can get it to the race alignment shop?

[Nismo_Freak]

Couple questions. Should I be able to get a 1" drop without messing with the spring preload much?

Yeah you should be able to drop them a good amount without adj. the preload.

What advantages are there to having spring pre load or not if my desired ride height can be achieved without preloading the spring?

Adjusting the spring rate somewhat.

How much should I crank on the locking rings to be safe?

Just make them tight, you don't have to go nuts on them with a breaker bar or anything.

Any other initial setup tips so it doesn't jack the handling before I can get it to the race alignment shop?

You can generally eye-ball camber and toe to get it somewhat straight.

[coldasice]

Sorry for reviving a 3 month old thread but I just wanted to bring up something regarding the SPL KTS coilovers and thought that this was the most appropriate thread to post in rather than creating a new one.

I have been looking into coilovers for a while now and I've finally saved up to be able to purchase some. The SPL's seem the best coilovers for someone like me who is on a tight budget but I wanted to know if this accusation about the SPL parts are true.

Driftex from http://www.drifting.com/forums...ber=2

Quote »he's what Alex Pfeiffer has to say on the subject:"Take a look at the SPL parts and then look for NAMS suspension parts. They are the same low quality parts coming from taiwan/china area. Yes they bolt on, yes they work for the most part.

The majority of americans are cheep, and they buy just that, the cheepest parts they can get. There is a difference in quality and most of all, there is a difference in who you choose to spend your money with. Giving your money to someone in china, or keeping you money in the USA. There is a reason why the US dollar sucks right now."[/quote]Is there really any validity to what this person is posting?

*EDIT*Here's the actual post Alex makes regarding SPLhttp://www.drifting.com/forums...er=26
Modified by coldasice at 7:31 AM 12/30/2004

[Delphic Reason]

Ok, I know this is probably extremely too late. However, I am really interested in purchasing a set for my S13... Are there any still available?...

[Nismo_Freak]

Sorry for reviving a 3 month old thread but I just wanted to bring up something regarding the SPL KTS coilovers and thought that this was the most appropriate thread to post in rather than creating a new one.

I have been looking into coilovers for a while now and I've finally saved up to be able to purchase some. The SPL's seem the best coilovers for someone like me who is on a tight budget but I wanted to know if this accusation about the SPL parts are true.

Driftex from http://www.drifting.com/forums...ber=2

Is there really any validity to what this person is posting?

*EDIT*Here's the actual post Alex makes regarding SPLhttp://www.drifting.com/forums...er=26

I'm sorry but Alex's comments are unwarranted and biased.

I believe SPL's products speak for themselves, and I have yet to find any similarities between the Ebay products being sold, and the ones sold by SPL. They are a different material, different finish, different DESIGN, and have MUCH better rod ends. In fact, they share nothing with the Ebay componentry, and making such bold comments says alot about Alex's character in my opinion.

SPL has ran their components for years on various applications, including my own cars, free of any problems to this date. I've known Kuah for years, and he stands behind his product, and any SPL customer can tell you this as well. Look around at actual customers of SPL's testimony and you will find a history of excellent service, tech advice, and a complete backing of this community for years.

I'm not sayin Alex Pfeiffer is bad, ugly, evil, or a terrorlst, or anything of that nature, but understand Battle Version is his company, and he wants sales just the same as any other company.

Oh and SPL will soon begin to produce more componentry soon once the ball gets rolling at the new location

[Nismo_Freak]

Ok, I know this is probably extremely too late. However, I am really interested in purchasing a set for my S13... Are there any still available?...

Yes these are still available at http://www.splparts.com

In fact the new ones have been updated since this thread started. They have brake line brackets, and dust boots.

[nismofly]

going back to the Alex thing, ive heard quite a few negative comments about Battle Version quality, but none whatsover about SPL...

old thread Alan but are you planning on running these, or a version of them, on your NASA car?

[phuphyter]

Since this thread is up again, I have a question about the dampening on KTS coilovers. I read in another thread that SPL can have them ordered with +/- 1kg/mm spring rates from the standard 8/6).

Would the KTS coilovers with 7/5 kg/mm spring rates ever be over-dampened? I'm thinking of buying a set for a street/ocassional autocross/ daily driver.

[Nismo_Freak]

going back to the Alex thing, ive heard quite a few negative comments about Battle Version quality, but none whatsover about SPL...

old thread Alan but are you planning on running these, or a version of them, on your NASA car?

Yep

They are sitting in my living room.

[Nismo_Freak]

Since this thread is up again, I have a question about the dampening on KTS coilovers. I read in another thread that SPL can have them ordered with +/- 1kg/mm spring rates from the standard 8/6).

Would the KTS coilovers with 7/5 kg/mm spring rates ever be over-dampened? I'm thinking of buying a set for a street/ocassional autocross/ daily driver.

They will be well suited for that spring rate, and thats the reason why Tein and SPL offer only small variations in spring rate.

[Bronze MFP]

+1 for KTS and SPL. Don't know how long i've been running the coils, but I love them. I broke a mounting stud off of one of the front camber plats, and was shipped a new stud via 2day air so my car would be ready for the weekend. SPL has awesome customer service.

Alan, in your opinion would a 6/4 spring rate be too far off for the dampers? I ordered a set of 4kg/mm springs from SPL, but don't know if I really want to install them. It would mostly be for comfort since my car is a DD. Thanks

[Nismo_Freak]

+1 for KTS and SPL. Don't know how long i've been running the coils, but I love them. I broke a mounting stud off of one of the front camber plats, and was shipped a new stud via 2day air so my car would be ready for the weekend. SPL has awesome customer service.

Alan, in your opinion would a 6/4 spring rate be too far off for the dampers? I ordered a set of 4kg/mm springs from SPL, but don't know if I really want to install them. It would mostly be for comfort since my car is a DD. Thanks

They would be overdampened in my opinion.

You might get a better ride quality from the harder spring.