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supercharged · 01-23-2010, 10:05 PM

This happened today while driving 55-60MPH. It made a sharp left (i thought i would have made a right) towards the guardrail. The coilovers have less then 10k on them and i got them back in oct 08 so they aren't that old.

doug · 01-23-2010, 10:06 PM

holy crap!

SvicksTc · 01-23-2010, 10:13 PM

i would def contact the company and have them pay for that damage what kind of coils? K-sports? there should be a warrenty on them

Foolinaround · 01-23-2010, 10:16 PM

OH GOD DAMN.

did it just snap on the collar?

MX5 · 01-23-2010, 10:34 PM

Good lord, that would scare the crap outta me. Think they will pay for the CF lip? I would imagine that was pricey.

supercharged · 01-23-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

holy crap!

Not my choice of words but very close

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Originally Posted by SvicksTc

i would def contact the company and have them pay for that damage what kind of coils? K-sports? there should be a warrenty on them

Yes they are k-sports and only 1year warranty. Yes i will be calling Monday morning.

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Originally Posted by Foolinaround

OH GOD DAMN.

did it just snap on the collar?

Yes snapped right off

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Originally Posted by MX5

Good lord, that would scare the crap outta me. Think they will pay for the CF lip? I would imagine that was pricey.

Yes it is not cheap.

TalonTsi97 · 01-23-2010, 11:28 PM

Wow, that sucks! Your cars very nice, i'm glad the damage was extremely worse.

JST2KWIK · 01-23-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TalonTsi97

Wow, that sucks! Your cars very nice, i'm glad the damage wasn't extremely worse.

Fixed! lol

Yeah that could have been a major catastrophe glad it didn't turn into another "hey tst I wrecked my car today!" thread. Did you get the coilovers directly from K Sport or a website?

supercharged · 01-24-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JST2KWIK

Fixed! lol

Yeah that could have been a major catastrophe glad it didn't turn into another "hey tst I wrecked my car today!" thread. Did you get the coilovers directly from K Sport or a website?

No my wife got them for me as a early x-mass gift and she don't remember what site she got them from

supraghost · 01-24-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by supercharged

No my wife got them for me as a early x-mass gift and she don't remember what site she got them from

well that is just perfect lol

Rally Sport · 01-24-2010, 08:18 PM

That's insane! glad your ok! luckily it didn't mash your fender atleast.

teh DIRT · 01-24-2010, 08:25 PM

seen it a bunch of times with subarus. I cannot recall which brand it was but the rear coilover would break at the flange during high g turns (usually on the track).

superskaterxes · 01-24-2010, 08:56 PM

lol must have got some Vdub dust on your car or something haha

Grounded · 01-24-2010, 09:11 PM

WOW. Your lucky you still have the car. Im sure that could have been much worse.

Zillon · 01-24-2010, 09:39 PM

I've seen Ksports do this before, but not at random like your coilover seems to have done.

It took a high-force impact to do this on a tC in the same manner, one that was strong enough to crack a wheel.

When I get the money, I'll be switching to a proper suspension setup consisting of Koni Yellows and Eibach springs. I've had enough of the issues that surround cheap coilover setups.

11secdsm · 01-24-2010, 09:48 PM

Did the threaded piece break in the base or was it just not threaded far enough in and strip out? It's hard to tell from the pics.

If you want some help, give me a call tomorrow. We're an authorized K-Sport distributor and can potentially help you out.

Chris
Good Vibes Autosport
215-675-8204

Willdue · 01-24-2010, 09:52 PM

It looks like it stripped out, not snapped.

probevette · 01-24-2010, 10:24 PM

Yes I have seen ksports snap like that

supercharged · 01-24-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 11secdsm

Did the threaded piece break in the base or was it just not threaded far enough in and strip out? It's hard to tell from the pics.

If you want some help, give me a call tomorrow. We're an authorized K-Sport distributor and can potentially help you out.

Chris
Good Vibes Autosport
215-675-8204

Thank you for the offer but i am calling them directly tomorrow. They snapped off there is about 6 inches or so inside the base

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Originally Posted by Willdue

It looks like it stripped out, not snapped.

It snapped off 6 inches still in the base with fluid in it. The rest of the fluid is all over my rim and car

wsirianni · 01-25-2010, 10:03 AM

wow lol but atleast the zip tie is still holding ;)

01-23-2010, 10:05 PM	#1
supercharged Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dirty Jersey Member #970 My Ride: 05 Evo 8 iTrader: (0)	Has anyone seen this before????? This happened today while driving 55-60MPH. It made a sharp left (i thought i would have made a right) towards the guardrail. The coilovers have less then 10k on them and i got them back in oct 08 so they aren't that old.

01-23-2010, 10:13 PM	#3
SvicksTc Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spoolin a Snail Member #7395 My Ride: Nike 6.0 iTrader: (1)	i would def contact the company and have them pay for that damage what kind of coils? K-sports? there should be a warrenty on them __________________ Why V-tec When there is To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ? \|Nikon\| Twitter: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	OH GOD DAMN. did it just snap on the collar? __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

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MX5 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: E. Brunswick, NJ Member #14964 My Ride: 91 Miata 1.6T iTrader: (0)	Good lord, that would scare the crap outta me. Think they will pay for the CF lip? I would imagine that was pricey. __________________ I can haz turbo nao? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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01-23-2010, 10:06 PM	#2
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	holy crap!

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Rally Sport Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntingdon Valley/TU Member #14869 My Ride: 02 Impreza 2.5RS iTrader: (0)	That's insane! glad your ok! luckily it didn't mash your fender atleast. __________________ -Alex To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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01-24-2010, 09:11 PM	#14
Grounded Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lancaster, PA Member #15485 My Ride: CGP 05 TSX 6spd iTrader: (0)	WOW. Your lucky you still have the car. Im sure that could have been much worse.

01-24-2010, 09:39 PM	#15
Zillon Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In Pennsylvania Member #5760 My Ride: 2013 JCW GP iTrader: (0)	I've seen Ksports do this before, but not at random like your coilover seems to have done. It took a high-force impact to do this on a tC in the same manner, one that was strong enough to crack a wheel. When I get the money, I'll be switching to a proper suspension setup consisting of Koni Yellows and Eibach springs. I've had enough of the issues that surround cheap coilover setups. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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11secdsm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warrington, PA Member #4914 My Ride: '15 F150, '11 535xi, '95 M3, '04 Wrangler iTrader: (2)	Did the threaded piece break in the base or was it just not threaded far enough in and strip out? It's hard to tell from the pics. If you want some help, give me a call tomorrow. We're an authorized K-Sport distributor and can potentially help you out. Chris Good Vibes Autosport 215-675-8204 __________________ -Chris 1995 M3 LS6 swapped 1991 Eclipse auto- 725whp - 5.93@122 1/8 \|\| 9.14 @ 151 2006 Evo IX- 609whp-> (2.3L) \|\| 11.19 @ 128 ->(stock 2.0) SOLD 1997 Supra- 670whp- 10.91 @ 139 SOLD

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Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	It looks like it stripped out, not snapped. __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

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probevette Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Poconos PA Member #5313 My Ride: Slow Audi's iTrader: (2)	Yes I have seen ksports snap like that __________________ Greenway's Car Care Products DipFactory CarbonWerkz

01-25-2010, 10:03 AM	#20
wsirianni Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: philadelphia Member #6870 My Ride: 2005 subaru sti iTrader: (0)	wow lol but atleast the zip tie is still holding ;) __________________ OHH WERD? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. haters apply here. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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