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Fk coilovers
#553664
02/03/2008 22:20
02/03/2008 22:20
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sweetride
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Been looking around for a fairly low end price set up and come across these. What else will i need to look at changing as im getting a fairly aggresive pull under hard boost.Will also be getting the tracking done as im aware its out ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Fk coilovers
[Re: Jimbo]
#553682
02/03/2008 22:55
02/03/2008 22:55
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sweetride
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Im aware they are cheap for coilovers but at the moment i cant afford to fork out a grand or so, while im currently restoring other areas in more desperate need of attention.Are 90/100Nmm springs a firmer set up?
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Re: Fk coilovers
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#553692
02/03/2008 23:26
02/03/2008 23:26
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The trouble with FK is the poor damping rate they chose for the coupe, if you buy that set of highsport dampers as shown you will be bouncing your way down most roads, a standard coupe will be much faster point to point than you. The 100Nmm hide this problem by being so stiff that the damper no longer works properly and the spring does all the work, this gives you a really stiff ride and point to point a standard coupe will still probably be faster as you'll be backing off when your teeth start rattling out. The Eibach/Bilstien setup is far superior to FK Highsports, honestly trust me, I've tried and tested all suspension options bar the KWs for the coupe, even some Avanti dampers from Italy that Nigel now runs and loves ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Fk coilovers
[Re: Jimbo]
#553699
02/03/2008 23:36
02/03/2008 23:36
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sweetride
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this gives you a really stiff ride and point to point a standard coupe will still probably be faster as you'll be backing off when your teeth start rattling out.
Looking at that perspective i dont fancy a large dentist bill to go along with the all the coupes ![laugh \:D](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
Last edited by sweetride; 02/03/2008 23:37. Reason: doh!!!
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Re: Fk coilovers
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#553724
03/03/2008 00:32
03/03/2008 00:32
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ryangt
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FK Highsport Coilovers are what i have and are great not too bumpy but hold the road really well
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Re: Fk coilovers
[Re: Jimbo]
#553745
03/03/2008 00:55
03/03/2008 00:55
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I've tried and tested all suspension options bar the KWs for the coupe
Now now Jimbo, dont lie. ![tongue \:P](/forum/images/graemlins/default/tongue.gif) Saying that you're quite welcome to come and have a shot of my coupe if you so wish. ![wink ;\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif) I was in a coupe today with the FK's and 90Nm springs and it seemed not too bad, certainly better than I thought it'd be.
Death-rattle-tastic
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Re: Fk coilovers
[Re: Jimbo]
#553755
03/03/2008 01:05
03/03/2008 01:05
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Matty
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Cheers B. Yes for a cheapskate like me, the FK's and 90nm springs seem to work nicely. ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Fk coilovers
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#553770
03/03/2008 01:23
03/03/2008 01:23
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Matty
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Thanks very much Jimbo, much appreciated - I'll order them up. ![laugh \:D](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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Re: Fk coilovers
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#553887
03/03/2008 04:54
03/03/2008 04:54
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sweetride
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looks like i could be ordering the same then ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Fk coilovers
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#553939
03/03/2008 06:45
03/03/2008 06:45
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daft question but do 20vt coilovers and lowering kits go on a 16vt?
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Re: Fk coilovers
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#554208
03/03/2008 17:36
03/03/2008 17:36
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Cheers B. Yes for a cheapskate like me, the FK's and 90nm springs seem to work nicely. I have the 100nm which i find are quite good, but defo solid. Ross
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Re: Fk coilovers
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#554213
03/03/2008 17:40
03/03/2008 17:40
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sweetride
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Think ill be going for the 90nm i dont mind a hard ride but when you live in somerset,tractors/potholes/lanes speed bump central, oh and dont forget bumper tearing badgers,a hard ride just aint quite suitable ![laugh \:D](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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