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Old 12-21-12, 01:05 PM
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Default Anybody running Ksports?

I have searched and searched and can't find anybody running the ksports on a 1st gen LS. I know they have a bad rep. But I can't find any good or bad opinions on them for an LS, from somebody actually running them on there cars. I've seen all kinds of "I've heard this and that" So, is there anybody that has them on there car? I'm leaning more towards the BC coilovers, but very interested in the Ksports just because from a cheaper standpoint.
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bad rep and there were a couple people who ran them a few years ago who didnt like them. I think Zachsta's the only one running them at the moment.

They arent much/any cheaper than the Megans, and those have a great rep...
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I know the megans have a good rep, and if money isn't right I'll be getting those. But, I was kind of leaning towards the BC's and curious about the Ksports because of the camber adjustments for the front struts. Honestly, not sure if I would even need the feature, but thought it was cool. Is there any real benefit to having those adjustments on the coilovers?
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the ksports don't (or shouldnt) come with camber adjustable tophats for the LS, they don't work on double wishbone suspension.
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I guess it's possible that the picture they have for them, is not the actual part. Thanks for that info
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I have also looked into Ksports and how for some reason they have a bad rep on here. I know a lot of people running them in other cars and love them, I find it hard to believe they would have issues with just the LS platform if they weren't any good.
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I've run them on other cars and lots of customers have as well, they are junk! Go with BC or Megan's and you'll be much happier!
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Hey usoff89,

i run on my LS 400 Ksports. Is an facelift modell but hope will help you.

Drive my Ksports for a while and before my LS i ride it on my Camry. In the winter to.
There was nothing wrong with it, and belive me when i drive than not like a pink *****.

Abt the BCs, yea there comes with some futures more. But not with beter quality.

Here are some pictures from my LS

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Thanks everyone for the replies. Alot of friends of mine run the ksports on there cars, and have nothing but good things to say about them. BUT, with all the negative things being said about them for the LS platform and money being tight, I dont think I'll buy them.
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