KTEC coilovers??

[Clgale88]

Iv got a buget of £500 and iv heard alot people go on about how good KTEC coilvers are. Just wanted to know are they really that good want to have a nice low stance and also take it on track few times a year but only at shows etc and wnat it to handle nice aswell as the ride be ok to. was thinking bout getting them with the adjustable top mounts from KTEC to.

 

[Jonff]

Seem to get good reviews on here, was thinking about a set for mine as well but due to rough roads etc I'm still undecided.

Remember to to allow for getting it fully aligned in to your budget though once they've been fitted.

 

[st3ve]

How much is that Jon for the alignment?

Never had it done on any of mine before, I've never been that low.

 

[Clgale88]

Yea ib got extra cash for that mate want it setup properly duno where in the south west do it anyone??

 

[Jonff]

How much is that Jon for the alignment?

Never had it done on any of mine before, I've never been that low.

Not to sure on how much it'll cost, Da would be someone to ask because he's had his fully aligned after fitting K-tec's Coilovers. I'm sure I've seen him mention in the region of £100+, could be wrong though.

 

[Cup_Phil]

I'm after a set but apparently K-tec are sold out and not expecting any more till end of next month

 

[drhowser]

Yea ib got extra cash for that mate want it setup properly duno where in the south west do it anyone??

track developments near malmesbury, speak to dave gallop. all they do is set up suspension:approve:

 

[Clgale88]

I'm after a set but apparently K-tec are sold out and not expecting any more till end of next month

Ah thats ok i can wait till then

 

[Clgale88]

track developments near malmesbury, speak to dave gallop. all they do is set up suspension:approve:

Cheers buddy il get a price then got a number there webiste dont work

 

[jenic]

Seem to get good reviews on here, was thinking about a set for mine as well but due to rough roads etc I'm still undecided.

Wouldn't worry about it mate, they ride really well compared to some coilovers.

About as nice a ride as cup suspension imo

 

[Jonff]

I'm after a set but apparently K-tec are sold out and not expecting any more till end of next month

Tried NorthWest Performance? Because they stock them.

 

[Jonff]

Wouldn't worry about it mate, they ride really well compared to some coilovers.

About as nice a ride as cup suspension imo

Yeahhh, I've read quite a few reviews about them and the reasonable ride quality. I use to have a FRP Zetec-S that was extremely low on Avo Coilovers and after that I said I'd never have coilovers on a car again. lol

 

[Clgale88]

+1 just went on there webiste but would they do the same deal as KTEC with the top mounts as seen they do them 2

 

[drhowser]

Cheers buddy il get a price then got a number there webiste dont work

i just had a look too??

they set up my friends vee, i'll get a number tomorrow for you fella.

 

[Clgale88]

Yea sound PM me it tomorow then cheers fella

 

[drhowser]

http://www.do-business.net/Indexer/Company/Track-Developments-Ltd

just found this, try the number there and i'll get the mobile.

 

[jenic]

Yeahhh, I've read quite a few reviews about them and the reasonable ride quality. I use to have a FRP Zetec-S that was extremely low on Avo Coilovers and after that I said I'd never have coilovers on a car again. lol

I was the same after I had fk's on the C2, epic handling but rock solid ride. They used to bang so loud if I hit a speed bump too fast. These are much better.

+1 just went on there webiste but would they do the same deal as KTEC with the top mounts as seen they do them 2

Yes they do, well they did for me last week

 

[Cup_Phil]

Yeah northwest performance have a queue of 8-10 people waiting for stock

 

[Cup_Phil]

Just to clarify - I spoke to K-Tec today and apparently their own coilovers won't be back in stock until END of april - beginning of may

The raceland ones are in in the next couple of weeks

I may end up having to buy v-maxx instead - I don't want to wait 2 months for the KTR ones

 

[ipodsandguns]

Id wait mate.

Early KTR coilover days ktec said that they were going to develop track spec springs for them etc. I hope they are still in the pipe line as they would be a worthly add on at a later date.

 

[Cup_Phil]

Yeah but the thing is - the raceland stuff and v-maxx all use the same size springs, and the same spring platform at the back

So any uprated springs would fit on any setup

The only difference is the shock damping rate and the build quality of the actual strut

 

[ForceIndia]

The only difference is the shock damping rate and the build quality of the actual strut

That's a pretty important difference!

 

[Cup_Phil]

Yes it is - but seeing as neither K-Tec, Raceland or V-Maxx actually give specifications on spring rates or damping rates - it's impossible to tell which is best

And the fact that KTR's coilovers are made in europe and imported in batches, and so are v-maxx and so are racelands - I'm starting to wonder if they're probably all the same lol

 

[ForceIndia]

Yes it is - but seeing as neither K-Tec, Raceland or V-Maxx actually give specifications on spring rates or damping rates - it's impossible to tell which is best

And the fact that KTR's coilovers are made in europe and imported in batches, and so are v-maxx and so are racelands - I'm starting to wonder if they're probably all the same lol

They are not the same. Fred@BTM has fitted (and driven) a set of racelands and a set of vmaxx, quite a difference from what he said.

 

[Cup_Phil]

Yeah but he's said the raceland ones were very hard - and so has the guy who own's the car
But another lad who fitted them said they were too soft and he wants uprated springs

Loads of people with v-maxx say they are too soft and roll too much LOL

It's impossible to decide on any because none of the companies release proper specs for them and they all seem to be very random

 

[Clgale88]

Ow well hope KTEC have them in before 24th april want some coilys for the castle combe performance action day gota be worth the wait though