K-Tec Coilovers

fUbAr · Jan 27, 2010

Has anyone tried them on track yet, or is it just a case of 'loving them' because they're cheap and you can slam da car innit?

Interested how they perform on track, as they're pretty much the same price as new oem shocks all round! Tempted!

jonesy172 · Jan 27, 2010

havant trid them on a track but thay do make the car handle well round the A and B roads.would like 2 try them round a track tho.

Darren85 · Jan 27, 2010

fUbAr said:
Has anyone tried them on track yet, or is it just a case of 'loving them' because they're cheap and you can slam da car innit?

Interested how they perform on track, as they're pretty much the same price as new oem shocks all round! Tempted!

Also wanting to know this, the KTR Coilies look impressive through the write ups and feedback but have yet to read anyone who have used them on track

ipodsandguns · Jan 27, 2010

i dont think many poeplw have had them on track as they came out just after the main part of the track season.

iv had mine on a while, i do think its smoother the oem set up despite being a good part lower. I get a bit of scrubbing under tight fast corners and every now and then on full lock so if i was to go on the track id wind my set up 10mm.

Tigger · Jan 27, 2010

Anyone have any problems fitting them & the solid mounts?

I'm guessing/hoping it's just a matter of drilling the holes in the turrets and fitting the struts then getting the height right

K-Tec Racing · Jan 27, 2010

fUbAr said:
Has anyone tried them on track yet, or is it just a case of 'loving them' because they're cheap and you can slam da car innit?

Interested how they perform on track, as they're pretty much the same price as new oem shocks all round! Tempted!

We took alot of people round Rockingham during the French Car Show in Sean's 172 turbo and they coped very well.

K-Tec Racing · Jan 27, 2010

Tigger said:
Anyone have any problems fitting them & the solid mounts?

I'm guessing/hoping it's just a matter of drilling the holes in the turrets and fitting the struts then getting the height right

No problems to report when fitting our top mounts at the same time. As you say just drill the turrets, bolt it all in place and away you go (once fully set up of course).

David.

Tigger · Jan 27, 2010

Is there much to setting them up?
I mean can most decent garages set them up for me correctly? (alignment/camber)

yellowbelly · Jan 27, 2010

Tigger said:
Is there much to setting them up?
I mean can most decent garages set them up for me correctly? (alignment/camber)

My mate fitted mine at his garage but did recommend taking it to get the camber etc setup properly which i then did, only cost me £25 to do after they fitted 2 new tyres.

Greeny. · Jan 27, 2010

Tigger said:
Anyone have any problems fitting them & the solid mounts?

I'm guessing/hoping it's just a matter of drilling the holes in the turrets and fitting the struts then getting the height right

I have them with AST top mounts without any issues, the top mounts make such a difference, I love em

I wish there was an option with these shocks to be able to adjust the dampening as they are abit soft imo, but for the price of them you really cant complain.

ipodsandguns · Jan 27, 2010

I believe ktec plan to offer different springs with altered rates at some point.

The Boosh! · Jan 28, 2010

Brown Bear said:
Chip on shoulder much? I'd imagine if that were true, ktec would sell them for more. I know I would. I'm not saying they're poor, we all know the vmaxx are good for a similar price.

How have I got a chip on the shoulder :S I wasn't reffuring to anything you said? There is no need to come across as agressive as you do. Not just on about that post either.

Greeny. · Jan 28, 2010

To lighten the mood here is some pics of my car with said coilovers fitted

The Boosh! · Jan 28, 2010

fUbAr said:
Has anyone tried them on track yet, or is it just a case of 'loving them' because they're cheap and you can slam da car innit?

Interested how they perform on track, as they're pretty much the same price as new oem shocks all round! Tempted!

Schweppy has had them on track and says they performed as good as his koni adjustables.

Mattie h · Jan 28, 2010

Mine arrived today....hope to fit them over the weekend and then get them 'set up' properly over next couple of weeks

anyone attempted to fit these?

SteveS Cup · Jan 28, 2010

I had these on my Cup... I've got no experience of other coilies on a Clio nor have I driven a std clio cup BUT... the handling on twisty roads was amazing... shame the brakes weren't a bit better.

Da · Jan 29, 2010

Cal182 said:
Daz where did you get yours fitted?

You need to ask?

I fitted them myself mate - as with almost everything.

Cal182 · Jan 29, 2010

Yeah I should of really thought about that shouldn't I!? Lol!

ipodsandguns · Jan 29, 2010

and mine

easy to fit, screw fix clamps are about 12 quid.

Gaz_ · Jan 30, 2010

you dont need clamps?

The Boosh! · Jan 30, 2010

Dan we need a photoshoot sometime

Tigger · Jan 31, 2010

Class pics mate, she looks well

How did you get the DOF on that?

beatjunkie · Jan 31, 2010

Greeny 172 said:
To lighten the mood here is some pics of my car with said coilovers fitted

Are you running 15's?

the_prophet · Jan 31, 2010

Greeny 172 said:
To lighten the mood here is some pics of my car with said coilovers fitted

off topic slightly but where did you get your cold air feed trumpets from that you've ftted in the fog light recess? and what size are they?

Pete. · Jan 31, 2010

Mine were the original 182 cup packed test ones and were set up by K-Tec. Have to say that this is the best money I have spent on my car. Handling is so much sharper, the ride is a lot smoother and the missus doesn't feel every pot hole when out in the car. She now actually likes going out in the car as the ride is not so harsh as the cup springs.

Couple of pics of mine

Greeny. · Jan 31, 2010

beatjunkie said:
Are you running 15's?

Yes, Team Dynamics Monza RS with the gay red lip painted black.

the_prophet said:
off topic slightly but where did you get your cold air feed trumpets from that you've ftted in the fog light recess? and what size are they?

The ammount of times I get asked this is untrue

this is the kiddy tho, you just need to spray it

Fits like a dream.

the_prophet · Jan 31, 2010

lol sorry mate

obviously because it looks good though!! just looks a bit more finished than what i was planning to do.

cliobritt · Feb 23, 2010

will be taking my car to cadwell pk soon so will report on the coilovers soon.....

And · Mar 28, 2010

whats the ride like with K-Tec coilovers?

stuart1989 · Mar 28, 2010

And said:
whats the ride like with K-Tec coilovers?

Not great, i find them too soft. Handling is nothing special either...

cliobritt · Mar 28, 2010

good! they were ace at cadwell.
having probs with them clicking when pulling away atm tho, performing well regardless tho.

Mikey · Mar 28, 2010

Da said:
Another couple...

love youre car mate

cliobritt · Mar 28, 2010

stuart1989 said:
Not great, i find them too soft. Handling is nothing special either...

really? have you slammed the car mate?

stuart1989 · Mar 28, 2010

cliobritt said:
really? have you slammed the car mate?

Nah mate:

woodey24 · Oct 21, 2010

beatjunkie said:
Are you running 15's?

my clio ph2 172 is set the same hight on h&r coilovers with the same 172 wheels but rubbs on front tyres under any hard cornering and makes it handle poor, any ideas of what to do as i dont want to set them higher?

penaul · Oct 21, 2010

penaul · Oct 21, 2010

LM RS172 · Oct 22, 2010

jenic said:
You going for the solid top mounts too?

Anyone who has, what are your opinions?

I dont know if anyone has already replied to this, but i have KTR solid top mounts on my clio along with uprated engine mounts, and they made a HUGE difference to the car, realy worth the money!