KSport Coilovers: All About 'Em - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

RandallNeighbour · 08-22-2008, 05:35 PM

I put a link to the right ones earlier on this thread. I got mine in and they fit perfectly, although I will need washers.

I should have bought ones with washers welded on but didn't know this until it was too late.

insite · 08-22-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

I put a link to the right ones earlier on this thread. I got mine in and they fit perfectly, although I will need washers.

I should have bought ones with washers welded on but didn't know this until it was too late.

thanks; M8 x 1.25. odd thread choice since you can get neither flanged nuts or 10.9 grade hardware with that pitch. not sure what their rationale was there....

RandallNeighbour · 08-23-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by insite

thanks; M8 x 1.25. odd thread choice since you can get neither flanged nuts or 10.9 grade hardware with that pitch. not sure what their rationale was there....

They probably got a really good deal on the bolts!

So, will you use washers or what?

I need some guidance on this one.

insite · 08-23-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

They probably got a really good deal on the bolts!

So, will you use washers or what?

I need some guidance on this one.

definitely use flat washers. BTW, my KSports will arrive today. i don't think i'll get a chance to install them tomorrow; slammed with work. i'm out of town from tuesday -> labor day; i'll probably install them on tuesday the 2nd. i'll take lots of pics & do an installation write-up.

Dragonwind · 08-30-2008, 06:32 AM

Great thread! I have been tossing around some ideas too as the left front is creaking now. However, I don't track it (yet) but I do take it on long drives and should get myself to an AX to give it a try. I really don't want a stiff ride either, so the PSS9's might be the best choice albeit a little pricy. Maybe the M030's would be better suited for me? I see Suncoast has the kit for $1088 so that is more doable for me.

How are the KS's for comfort?
Chris

j.fro · 08-31-2008, 12:39 PM

The KSports are very tolerable at the softest setting. I just recently reminded myself of how much range is in the settings. I had been running them pretty stiff because of a couple of AX's, and yesterday set them back to full soft. What a difference! At full soft, I'd say it's only a bit stiffer then stock. At full stiff, the car is like a go kart, and my wife gets a bit queasy.

Gary in BR · 08-31-2008, 08:43 PM

I find my Ksports very uncomfortable even at the softest setting.

I was thinking today as I was shopping for the 14th time today preparing for the storm.

Yes I am staying...In Baton Rouge.

Do you guys think that part of the reason I am so unhappy is because I am running 19 inch rims with 30 height tires?

I am going to get the softer springs mentioned earlier.

RandallNeighbour · 09-24-2008, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by insite

thanks; M8 x 1.25. odd thread choice since you can get neither flanged nuts or 10.9 grade hardware with that pitch. not sure what their rationale was there....

FYI for any 97 owners installing Ksports. You do not need new nuts and washers for the tops of the coilovers. The factory ones fit on our model year.