Forums69
Topics113,680
Posts1,341,731
Members1,830
|
Most Online731 Jan 14th, 2020
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: ]
#724109
09/12/2008 15:21
09/12/2008 15:21
|
cosmograph
Unregistered
|
cosmograph
Unregistered
|
No I'm talking about the compression rate of the damper itself (or lack of it). FK Konigsports have Koni inserts in them.
The damper rod drops into the case under gravity, nothing to do with how its secured. Most shocks will expand outward (pressurised) if not retained at both ends.
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: ]
#724265
09/12/2008 17:16
09/12/2008 17:16
|
gpb
Unregistered
|
gpb
Unregistered
|
Cosmo, that sounds seriously bad mate, something wrong there..
Stuart, were your Monroe's marked as Reflex or Sensatrack versions ?
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: ]
#724478
09/12/2008 20:51
09/12/2008 20:51
|
Stuartl
Unregistered
|
Stuartl
Unregistered
|
Cosmo, that sounds seriously bad mate, something wrong there..
Stuart, were your Monroe's marked as Reflex or Sensatrack versions ? Sorry mate, I've no idea, I threw the box out. Next time I have a wheel off I'll check what it says on the damper.
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: ]
#813448
14/04/2009 11:35
14/04/2009 11:35
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,390 Essex
Trappy
Forum is my life
|
Forum is my life
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,390
Essex
|
i went in lukes coop on sunday with kw coilovers on and the ride was much better than i thought it would be and doesn't feel as harsh as any coilovered cars i have been in I don't understand why this kit seems to pass most straight over most handling threads on this forum. Akeme took me out in his coop before selling it to Luke and I was HUGELY impressedI've just been looking into them as I've finally had enough of the billy/eibach set-up. It's just too unforgiving, probably making the car slower on a bumpy country lane. I want: -The same ride height as the Eibachs (so -30mm to -35mm) -Better damping /or softer springs Is the KW kick the only on that can offer this?
F****** b****** thing...
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: Trappy]
#813453
14/04/2009 11:38
14/04/2009 11:38
|
suba
Unregistered
|
suba
Unregistered
|
Bilstein / Eibachs are very Forgiving IMO. Trying to get a coilover that is more so is going to be difficult....
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: ]
#813515
14/04/2009 13:20
14/04/2009 13:20
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,390 Essex
Trappy
Forum is my life
|
Forum is my life
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,390
Essex
|
Bilstein / Eibachs are very Forgiving IMO. Trying to get a coilover that is more so is going to be difficult.... Maybe something else is causing the harsh ride then. A mate of mine has a Pug 206 GT that is lowered to give around an inch clearance over the rear wheels and it's more compliant than mine I'll get Rog to have a quick look or test drive if I pop over there in the minute.
F****** b****** thing...
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: Trappy]
#813519
14/04/2009 13:26
14/04/2009 13:26
|
suba
Unregistered
|
suba
Unregistered
|
What wheels and tyres are you using?
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: ]
#813569
14/04/2009 14:31
14/04/2009 14:31
|
jonone
Unregistered
|
jonone
Unregistered
|
How did the fk's compare to the gaz stuff Simon?
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: ]
#813573
14/04/2009 14:36
14/04/2009 14:36
|
suba
Unregistered
|
suba
Unregistered
|
No contest, the Gaz stuff I had whipped them in EVERY way possible.
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: ]
#813580
14/04/2009 14:57
14/04/2009 14:57
|
jonone
Unregistered
|
jonone
Unregistered
|
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: Jimbo]
#814482
15/04/2009 18:30
15/04/2009 18:30
|
20vtuga
Unregistered
|
20vtuga
Unregistered
|
so the best is the KWv2 whith bravo top mount???
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with
[Re: ]
#814662
15/04/2009 22:02
15/04/2009 22:02
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,390 Essex
Trappy
Forum is my life
|
Forum is my life
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,390
Essex
|
What wheels and tyres are you using? Standard wheels with 205/50/16 tyres. I'll have a look through your previous posts regarding the KWs and top mounts then Jimbo
F****** b****** thing...
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: Jimbo]
#816427
18/04/2009 22:30
18/04/2009 22:30
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 8,425 Lightwater, Surrey
DaveG
Club Treasurer Member 311
|
Club Treasurer Member 311
Je suis un Coupé
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 8,425
Lightwater, Surrey
|
The KW's use the Bravo top mount, I've talked about this many times but it always falls on deaf ears Not completely! I bought a set of new Bravo top mounts from Alt Autos and used a "cup" fitting to secure the spring (kindly supplied by Jimbo via a scappy) and also raised the height of the FK's a bit, and I reckon it's so much better than the solid mounts that comes as standard with the FK's. For anyone with standard FK's who's become tired of the hard crashy ride, try the Bravo top mounts before dumping the FK's...
1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 2008 Ferrari F430 & 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: Benny]
#829653
11/05/2009 19:22
11/05/2009 19:22
|
fq340
Unregistered
|
fq340
Unregistered
|
i have bought a nicely modded 20 vt and it also has fk highsport coilovers and 100/nm springs and having had previous a std suspension set up and used at the nurburgring oct2008 i can say without question i prefer std when it comes to confidence and feel.. the fk's make this car bounce way too much although the car looks nice and low the suspension is 3yrs old and looking at receipts has done around 15,000 miles i prefer a more planted feel over bumps not crashy and on a few occassions already have nearly lost control plus the jaw banging that goes with it... i dare say the current set up on smooth roads would be best but i bought the car thinking upgraded suspension would be worthwhile if we chose to use it on track however i am not so confident now... conclusion may want to retain lowered look but need softer damping as i value my teeth!!! anyone suffering front right side brake warp???[sorry no hijack]
|
|
|
Re: I want to replace front FK coilovers, but with ?
[Re: Jimbo]
#829769
11/05/2009 21:24
11/05/2009 21:24
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,671 Newport,south wales
Benny
My life on the forum
|
My life on the forum
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,671
Newport,south wales
|
As i have'nt given the coupe a proper test yet due to tracking i cant really give a good report on the FK's. The little driving i done today with them which included a little around town and a blast along the industrail road was IMHO not as bad as i was expecting Ben
|
|
|
|