coilovers, are these any good? (link)

[-Neil- 0]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FK-Highsport-Coil ... dZViewItem

 

Been told FK (what ever that means) are the best type, where you car change the hieght/lowness. ride hardness and they are FULLY ajustable?

but was told they are like £600-700?

 

Is that link for the good ones fot the baby ones?

 

Please help!

 

Neil

[Furkz 0]

yes these will do the job nicely,,,but their not damperning adjustable?

[chaz g60 0]

you can get them brand new from venom motor sports for 359 with delivery

[Musicman 0]

£600-700 sounds like a price for FK Königsports, not Highsports

 

The FK Range, in order of increasing price

 

http://www.fk-automotive.com/en/

 

AK - 'budget' coilovers

Highsport - height adjustable + fixed damping

Königsport - height adjustable + adjustable damping (Koni shocks)

Silverline - Stainless steel, height adjustable + fixed damping

Silverline X - Stainless steel, height adjustable + adjustable damping (Koni shocks)

 

Be aware that even with a galvanised finish, you'll likely find height adjustment difficult after a year or so of use with any of the non-stainless kits due to corrosion.

[carpoid 0]

Yes i've got the Silverline X and can't fault them .....

[-Neil- 0]

how much did you pay for yours carpoid ?

 

Neil

[joebloggsVR69 0]

You can get the high-end Konigs for good prices when there's a group buy on.

 

I bought my Silverline-X for about £560 inc. delivery about 8 months ago.

[joebloggsVR69 0]

http://www.edition38.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=21091 :wink:

I dunno who's supplying the stuff for this group buy - last time mine came from 'Vauxtek'/'Vauxtech' or something.

And the prices seem a little bit higher than previous GB's - £574.58 for Konigsports :?

 

Was £500 for Konigs, £560 for Silverline-X back in March IIRC. (including VAT + delivery!)

 

If you're interested, I think the guy in this thread says this GB finishes on the 16th of Nov.

[Ice White Socks 0]

Sorry to sound like a numpty on this- Are Coilovers really that much better than a 'normal' set-up? I have a nice drop with a Bilstein sprintline kit- It looks great but the ride is just like soooo firm. Like there is no perceptible 'bounce' in the set-up at all.

 

Is there something in the different design of coilovers that gives better damping for the same drop? or would £500 of coilovers give you the same quality of ride as a £500 normal set-up.

 

TBH I have just never really 'got' what coilovers are all about :|

[Neil VR6 0]

The Konig's give a good ride and are fully adjustable. I've got the Highsports and they are very good value for money but sometimes I wish they were a bit better damped on slow speed rebound. Overall though I'm chuffed with them (and they were less than £400 from Venom). Have a search on the forum, as you can imagine this one has come up loads. If I did it again I'd wait a bit longer and get the Konigs. :)

[VDUBBER 0]

HI, I had them on my old c, they were awsome. They cost me £360 from venom motorsport loved them just a bit harsh on realy bumpy back roads at speed. But was worth it. :multi: I also had powerflex bushes though i would recomend changing them at the same time.

[Baz2004 0]

The actual springs play a big part in the quality of ride. I’ve had bilstein springs in the past and they were an improvement over standard VW springs.

 

Having switched to H&R coilovers and springs there is a huge difference, H&R are prob the best springs going and the quality of ride with the drop prob the best you can get but at a price as with anything of quality.

[steve_16v 0]

Just had some of these fitted on tuesday, it's a good set-up but I was wondering if the damping is going to get any softer after a few weeks use? They're great round the bends but the ride is very bumpy over bad roads and I'm not sure I want to be bounced around on my way to work every day :|

 

(not sure if it makes any difference but they're still on the highest possible setting)