About to pull the plug n order my ksports!

[05sciko]

so like the title says im ordering my ksport gt springs either tomorrow or monday. i have found them for $126 shipped but was wondering if anyone has found a place that has better pricing? either way they will be ordered by monday night so i will post up pics as soon as they arrive and are installed!

[MyBlackyXb]

Better grab them cause the lowest i seen them its from 140.

My self also waiting on extra funds to order a set.

The one thing i dont get, its why it only lowers 1.6 in the front and 2" in the back, wont it look funny? like on a angle if you look from the side.
Like the front higher then the back.

[05sciko]

the rear of the first gen xb is slightly higher than the front. its called a "rake" so the difference levels it out

[MyBlackyXb]

Oh, i didn't know that, see it is true what they say huh.....You learn something new everyday :mro:

[ogerdgonz]

Almost every vehicle that can carry any type of payload will be higher in the back so when loaded it sits even rather than butt down with your headlights pointing up

[MyBlackyXb]

So if i use springs to lower the car, which should i look for because im going to put 18" wheels on the car once i get new tires.
Should i go with the 2" drop or the ones that give you 1.6 or 1.85" drop.

[ogerdgonz]

So if i use springs to lower the car, which should i look for because im going to put 18" wheels on the car once i get new tires.
Should i go with the 2" drop or the ones that give you 1.6 or 1.85" drop.

It really also depends on your tire size and wheel offset because the 2" may be too low for the wheel and the fender.

[MyBlackyXb]

It really also depends on your tire size and wheel offset because the 2" may be too low for the wheel and the fender.
The wheels i have are 18x7 with a +45 and i was thinking to go with 215/35-/18 or 215/40 if i can get clearance while turning left or right you know.

[MyBlackyXb]

So which one is better.

Ksports or Tein Tech?

[05sciko]

either will be great for a beginner spring. i actually ended up buying a brand new set of dropzone's off of a friend so the ksport arent gonna happen. i know a lot of people hate on the dropzones but for the price i got and the drop they provide i couldnt help myself! btw i do plan on replacing my shocks and struts to something a little better than my old beaten ones but im gonna learn how to drive low first (my other cars have been lifted on huge tires so this low thing is kinda new to me). other than my track cars ive never been low before.

[JDMonster]

Sounds like a good setup

[05sciko]

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/yjmudder90/0401111305.jpg
these were supposed to go on today but time wasnt cooperating with me :( maybe friday then/

[05sciko]

got them on finally! but i cant get pics till my wife brings the camera back home :(

[MyBlackyXb]

got them on finally! but i cant get pics till my wife brings the camera back home :(
Any difference on the drive? smooth, bumpy, tight, loose, how much of a drop did you get?

[05sciko]

just fronts lowered
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/yjmudder90/0407111040.jpg
front and rear
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/yjmudder90/0407111100.jpg
another side shot
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/yjmudder90/loweredside.jpg
rear
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/yjmudder90/loweredrear.jpg
they are 2" dropzones. i love the ride even though im on oem struts and shocks.

[05sciko]

fender gap front and rear
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/yjmudder90/loweredrearfendergap.jpg
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/yjmudder90/loweredfrontfendergap.jpg
the ride is firm but not bumpy. my handling has increased by a lot and body roll is at minimum. hopefully i will get rid of all body roll next week when i install the energy suspension sway bar bushings. i like the drop a lot but do not know the full number till tomorrow. i will measure again in a few months when they fully settle too.

[jahoppe50]

Those look like 15x7 wheels, what size tire you running? Just curious.

[crackinabox]

Those look like 15x7 wheels, what size tire you running? Just curious.

Dang....you be asking errybody this question......still cant decide on a tire size?

[aalbertson3]

Dang....you be asking errybody this question......still cant decide on a tire size?

Everyone and their mother! :doh:

[05sciko]

i think they are 15x7 but the tire size is 205-50-15. no rubbing at all. i had 195-5--15 and they rubbed like crazy on stock wheels but these dont at all

[jahoppe50]

I was just interested to see... Geez Travis lol. Thanks for the info man

[DJrexx6.0]

I got my ksports for 121 on eBay via offer bid

[dabox60]

I got m2 springs and they cost me 80 bucks! Lowered 2 inches no doubt

[05sciko]

nice! i guess i havnt been on here in a while! the springs have settled quite a bit and now im about 2.75-3" lower than stock. i did rip all of the underpinning out on my trip to chicago (damn the illinois tollway) but other than that i have had no issues whatsoever. still havnt gotten around to installing the sway bar links but hopefully that will happen soon. also looking at the control arm bushings and rear sway and frame brace. heres a more recent pic of the box since the last few...
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/yjmudder90/bBsquad/0803011818a.jpg
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/yjmudder90/bBsquad/0728011511.jpg
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/yjmudder90/bBsquad/DSCN0503.jpg