Hans G60.nl 0 Posted August 11, 2004 hey guys... i have a slight problem... 1 shock on the rear is broken... it's leaking a bit and with that my car won't be approved in the annual check-up... what i have seen (and think of buying) FK AKX - 4 shocks and 4 springs, this set gives a lowering of 40/40 mm fr/rear, the rear can be set in height with a kind of ring's, per 5 mm does anyone here have experience with this set ??? costs 249 euro for the complete setup... that ain't much, but what i really want to know is, is this good driving, or is it too rigid / wobbly etc. etc. tell me your experience please !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16VG60 1 Posted August 13, 2004 I am not familliar with this FK setup so can not give specific info but i would imagine it is on a par with the Boge/ Sachs shock and spring kit which retails for around £195. I would recommend you spend a little more if poss, and go for an FK Konisport coilover kit. I can get you a better than normal retail price on this kit if you are in the bidding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slot 0 Posted August 13, 2004 Go with what you can afford dude ! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted August 16, 2004 I have this set-up on my Corrado, the ride is good, firm, but comfortable. I have had problems with oversteer, after alot of checks to make sure the suspension bushes/alignment is o.k.I decided the rear springs must be too stiff and replaced them with the original VW ones, with the height adjusted it is far better now. Also I have noticed the front springs are always coilbound on approx the 3 lower coils which is not necessarily good. Phil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted August 16, 2004 I have this set-up on my Corrado, the ride is good, firm, but comfortable. I have had problems with oversteer, after alot of checks to make sure the suspension bushes/alignment is o.k.I decided the rear springs must be too stiff and replaced them with the original VW ones, with the height adjusted it is far better now. Also I have noticed the front springs are always coilbound on approx the 3 lower coils which is not necessarily good. Phil Did you check your brake bias valve after you lowered the car? - If not then chances are the rear brakes were binding slightly hence when cornering causing the back end to come out (oversteer) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted August 16, 2004 Yes, that was adjusted at the the same time as lowering-the wheels spin freely when jacked on suspension keeping it loaded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
