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Old Oct 3, 2006
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KSport Kontrol Pro Coilovers vs Tein Basic Coilovers

so whats everyone's opinion on this? im dropping my car (FINALLY )and i need some opinions on coilovers... ive seen that the k-pro is bein advertsied and the tein basic. both seems like a good deal. except i don't know which is better :-\ i know that the k-pro has height adjustment where the tein basic dont. is that really a neccesity? or wait... is it worth $200 more? i want a low, clean look but had to be considerate of roads since tx roads are not very nice any suggestions would greatly be appreciated!!
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look at the megans too
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ok will do. thanks
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the tien basics are adjustable, at least i always thought they were.
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Tein Basics have height adjustability.
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so are they height adjustable and stiffness adjustable?
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Only height. I wouldn't recommend "slamming" your car with these either.
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ok. then should i go with the tein flex? or maybe the kpro since its both height and stiffness? tryin to get a decent deals on coilovers so i want to do it right the first time but not cost and arm and a leg
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Tein basic - height adjustable, no dampening adjust

Tein SS - height and dampening adjustment, pillowballs/camber plates are an option

Ksports - height and dampening adjustment, pillowballs/camber plates included

Megans - same as k sports

Tein flex - same as megans/ksports except stiff as **** and expensive

Tein has a better reputation than megan or ksport. If you wanted to choose out of megan or ksport, get the megans. They have an office is CA that you can access for help and rebuilds, whereas you won't find ksport anywhere in the states.
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I would still so love to see a damper dyno for all these cheeper "coilovers"... makes me wary when a company doesnt seem to be interested in giving their customers the proper information regarding the dampers they use.

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the reputation as sadi are better for TEIN, so id recommend TEIN. personal pref. i mean why not spend a few extra bucks for a decent well-known coilover
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