Review K-Sport Kontrol Pro Coilovers
05-28-2009, 02:49 PM
#1
K-Sport Kontrol Pro Coilovers
First off I would like to thank K-Sport USA for taking care of me on these coils, it will be an honor to show for them. I would also like to thank Amplified Motorsports for the install on these coils. (They are also a authorized k-sport dealer). The coils arrived and I gave the boys at Amp a call and had them install it the same day, they did it quickly and perfect as always for they're always working on Gs 
My first impression was like, so ok, are these coils like BC or Megan etc? Are these worth it, for I myself is pretty picky. After they explained to me how this coil actually replaces your OEM upper-pillow ball mount (where alot of other coils don't), and have the 36-way Adjustable Dampening, and also having the Rear Coil built and come in as 1 coil (NO Shock and Spring seperate; True Coil!), it fascinated me in some ways and made me very curious so I had to grab one.
After the install, the car was much stiffer, and I definitely feel the difference (well of course I just bought new coils right), but I put it to a test all night last night. Drove 42 miles straight after I had them put on, freeway is fairly comfortable for I had the dampening on 20/36 F&R. Handling was very responsive and it handled bumps like no others, I took sharp corners at higher speeds no problem. There were several exits I like to test my vehicle on, the speed limit was 25mph and I took it at 60-65mph NO PROBLEMS, hugged the line and just took it through, I was very fascinated. I just kept getting crazier and crazier in my turns off exits and on-ramps and taking sharp turns on the streets at 40mph. (Everything was done 2-3am in the morning.) Not only that I have heavy 20' Iforged wheels so that didn't help but the Coilovers still did the job perfectly with it. Especially how the coil is built in as one in a true coil format, this is outstanding for track use.
So im a honest guy, in the end and and in conclusion, my opinion and review for this coil, is awesome! I definitely get this personally over BC, Megan etc etc. Let's keep it real, if you have money and want to go quality and kick azz at the track, ok you might want to consider JIC coils or something, but if you're in a budget or don't want to spend that extra money for coils, you need to go with these!!! I believe you get more than what you pay for with these coils, K-Sport been watching other companies and competitors very closely as coils were released for this car, thus releasing this coil with all these options on it. I am not here to say these coils are the best, but for the price range its the best for what you pay for.
These coilovers could be optionally be purchased through Lou @ Amplified Motorsport if wished, they are an Authorized K-Sport USA Dealer, he will take care of you guys just like how he take cares of everyone else on board.
Thanks again everyone and thanks for those who read the mini review.
Here are some pics:
1 Piece Rears!
My first impression was like, so ok, are these coils like BC or Megan etc? Are these worth it, for I myself is pretty picky. After they explained to me how this coil actually replaces your OEM upper-pillow ball mount (where alot of other coils don't), and have the 36-way Adjustable Dampening, and also having the Rear Coil built and come in as 1 coil (NO Shock and Spring seperate; True Coil!), it fascinated me in some ways and made me very curious so I had to grab one.
After the install, the car was much stiffer, and I definitely feel the difference (well of course I just bought new coils right), but I put it to a test all night last night. Drove 42 miles straight after I had them put on, freeway is fairly comfortable for I had the dampening on 20/36 F&R. Handling was very responsive and it handled bumps like no others, I took sharp corners at higher speeds no problem. There were several exits I like to test my vehicle on, the speed limit was 25mph and I took it at 60-65mph NO PROBLEMS, hugged the line and just took it through, I was very fascinated. I just kept getting crazier and crazier in my turns off exits and on-ramps and taking sharp turns on the streets at 40mph. (Everything was done 2-3am in the morning.) Not only that I have heavy 20' Iforged wheels so that didn't help but the Coilovers still did the job perfectly with it. Especially how the coil is built in as one in a true coil format, this is outstanding for track use.
So im a honest guy, in the end and and in conclusion, my opinion and review for this coil, is awesome! I definitely get this personally over BC, Megan etc etc. Let's keep it real, if you have money and want to go quality and kick azz at the track, ok you might want to consider JIC coils or something, but if you're in a budget or don't want to spend that extra money for coils, you need to go with these!!! I believe you get more than what you pay for with these coils, K-Sport been watching other companies and competitors very closely as coils were released for this car, thus releasing this coil with all these options on it. I am not here to say these coils are the best, but for the price range its the best for what you pay for.
These coilovers could be optionally be purchased through Lou @ Amplified Motorsport if wished, they are an Authorized K-Sport USA Dealer, he will take care of you guys just like how he take cares of everyone else on board.
Thanks again everyone and thanks for those who read the mini review.
Here are some pics:
1 Piece Rears!
05-28-2009, 03:16 PM
#4
Man haha when. Saw the thread title and then the poster I was like huh? I was 10/10 that you were going to get something like kw cause I know you are into quality items. Seeing that you post good reviews about ksport coil then they must be good haha. Great review man. I myself have kwv3 but thinking about selling and getting cheaper coils since I don't track and just need the ability to adjust the height so I might look into these
05-28-2009, 03:33 PM
#6
Will have some later tonight/tomorrow.
I'm not going to lie, my favorite coils are JIC coils, but for the price these goes for, nothing beats it at that price, especially for what they offer. Upper Pillow Ball mount replacement (which your KW doesn't have), 36-way adjustment, and the rear coil being built as 1 (more stiff/better track use).
I have not put the rears to 36 yet, for 20 is pretty stiff for me already lol, me and all my friends were just bouncing the trunk/rear up and down and that thing barely moved, very stiff haha. 20/36 is good enough for me, I got 16 more ways to adjust still if I need it even stiffer 
Man haha when. Saw the thread title and then the poster I was like huh? I was 10/10 that you were going to get something like kw cause I know you are into quality items. Seeing that you post good reviews about ksport coil then they must be good haha. Great review man. I myself have kwv3 but thinking about selling and getting cheaper coils since I don't track and just need the ability to adjust the height so I might look into these
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05-28-2009, 05:21 PM
#9
Interesting. The only thing I'd be worried/skeptical about would be the added stress the rear shock tower now sees as a result of the 1 piece rear assembly. Seeing as how the rear shock mounts with only 2 bolts, I would wonder if it's designed to be strong enough for the new unit.
05-28-2009, 05:35 PM
#10
Many companies used this design before and it has been a success, thus a reason why they call it the "true coilover" style. But no lie I agree with you too when I saw it at first, but so far so good They said its better for track use also, makes it a stiffer ride if anything. Plus it's 3 bolts I believe, not 2.
They said its better for track use also, makes it a stiffer ride if anything. Plus it's 3 bolts I believe, not 2.
05-28-2009, 06:36 PM
#12
How are these compared to Tanabes? Cost/performance/adjustability?
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05-29-2009, 03:51 AM
#14
Many companies used this design before and it has been a success, thus a reason why they call it the "true coilover" style. But no lie I agree with you too when I saw it at first, but so far so good They said its better for track use also, makes it a stiffer ride if anything. Plus it's 3 bolts I believe, not 2.
They said its better for track use also, makes it a stiffer ride if anything. Plus it's 3 bolts I believe, not 2.The only thing I can really see that concerns me is that the dust boot doesn't cover the shaft. Other than that, they look pretty well made.
05-29-2009, 05:40 AM
#15
Tanabe only can adjust height, no dampening. K-Sport can adjust height, and dampening (36-way). Tanabe does not replace oem upper pillow ball, K-Sport does, K-Sport built as 2 in 1 true coil format for the rear, and the price range is around the same, but don't quote me on that im not 100% sure.
hrrrm..nope..its 3 bolts
hrrrm..nope..its 3 bolts
