AG Lowering springs - $99 USD

[b8kedbeans]

Hey all, I was shopping for lowering springs for my 93L and found about a half-dozen suppliers around the world - particularly across the pond. At the time I decided to go with Apex springs which I ordered through the Canadian distributor. One of the manufacturers that I was trying to source is AG from south america. I could not find a distributor in the USA that was willing to special order the springs for the Kia Pride though. Today I came across a vendor that lists the AG springs for the Kia Pride for $99 USD plus shipping ($26 to California). Just thought I would pass this info along to anyone that is looking for a lower priced kit and willing to try a lesser known brand. Here is the info:

Part number:
"agkit95" - 06/91-96 Kia Pride 1.1/1.3 AG Performance Lowering Springs

Link:

http://www.autosportz.com/suspension_lowering_springs_ag_performance_kia.htm

Enjoy!

[FestYboy]

dude, that's awesome. if you find more, please post it!!

[ejp2fast]

decent price.... what are the spring rates? couldn't find it on the website...

[rbrown]

decent price.... what are the spring rates? couldn't find it on the website...

x2

[Damkid]

that is really cheap, almost too good to be true, the shipping is probably where they make there money

[b8kedbeans]

Here is the manufacturer's website and more info: http://www.ag.com.ar/ingles/index.html

[canadianfestiva]

apex springs? How much did you pay? and what was the distributor you used in canada??
I'm looking to go back to spring rather than coil overs for a smoother ride. If I can order them in canada thats a bonus!

[b8kedbeans]

For the Apex springs, I special ordered them through www.directautoimport.com
I had to wait 90 days for delivery, but they did show up and they fit great.
I paid $220 USD including shipping to San Francisco.

Part number is: Apex A100-6000

[rbrown]

For the Apex springs, I special ordered them through www.directautoimport.com
I had to wait 90 days for delivery, but they did show up and they fit great.
I paid $220 USD including shipping to San Francisco.

Part number is: Apex A100-6000

What are the specs of these?

[FB71]

I just ordered a set of the AG springs. I'll post my opinions after I recieve them.

[canadianfestiva]

hmmm interesting, the auto parts place I used to work at deals with that supplier. What year Kia Pride do I look for? this may have opened up a few ideas for me

[b8kedbeans]

I think the Kia Pride application is for 1991 to 1996, but any year Pride is worth consideration as long as it is not the Wagon version... I assume the wagon would have stiffer spring rates and possibly a different ratio as well.

The Apex springs are for the Mazda 121 DA which is the same as the Pride and Festiva as we all know. I was surprised that it was not listed as a Kia Pride application as well as the 121 DA 1988 - 1991, but upon inspection I was happy to see that they do in fact fit and they only lower the car 30mm so it gave me more clearance than the FMS springs would have. Here is the link to Apex http://www.apexsuspension.com/

[muscle_Car1]

Same thing here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAZDA-121-88-91-APEX-LOWERING-SPRING-KIT_W0QQitemZ250278375045QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 50278375045&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A3|240%3A1 318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

or these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Spax-Lowering-Spring-Kit-Kia-Pride-S016001_W0QQitemZ360082523212QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem360082523212&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A3|240 %3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[FB71]

I just ordered a set of the AG springs. I'll post my opinions after I recieve them.

just received an email about the AG springs;

International Motor Sports LLC (sales@speedstash.com) has issued you a full or partial refund for your payment. Temporary Hold Information: A temporary hold has been placed on funds that were returned to your account because you used Instant Transfer to fund the original payment. The funds from this payment cannot be released until they have arrived from your bank account, which usually takes 3-4 business days. Message from merchant: OUT OF STOCK INDEFINITELY

[sodikartracer]

Aww I was looking forward to seeing how well they worked out. Bummer