MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Trav Turbo on March 02, 2017, 12:32:51 pm

Title: Fk Coilovers
Post by: Trav Turbo on March 02, 2017, 12:32:51 pm
Hello! What's people's views on them?

Been offered a set new fairly cheap & unsure to have them or not. My original plan was H&R springs. Looking to try keep the ride of the car not too harsh if I can.

Cheers.

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Title: Re: Fk Coilovers
Post by: SurreyED30 on March 02, 2017, 02:00:50 pm
I had a set 3 years ago on my previous edition 30 and they were to harsh for me. I had a full engine mount kit and fully bushed suspension which didn't bother me vibration and stiffness wise but the Fk highsports were terrible compared to the koni/H&R set up i replaced them with early 2014! the Koni's i fitted with H&R springs was spot on for comfort but the drop wasnt that great, but the set up isnt designed for "lowering purposes" :happy2:

Ive heard good things about AP coilovers (£450 approx). might be worth the extra £££ if your on a tight budget

Jake
Title: Re: Fk Coilovers
Post by: Trav Turbo on March 02, 2017, 09:41:39 pm
I had a set 3 years ago on my previous edition 30 and they were to harsh for me. I had a full engine mount kit and fully bushed suspension which didn't bother me vibration and stiffness wise but the Fk highsports were terrible compared to the koni/H&R set up i replaced them with early 2014! the Koni's i fitted with H&R springs was spot on for comfort but the drop wasnt that great, but the set up isnt designed for "lowering purposes" :happy2:

Ive heard good things about AP coilovers (£450 approx). might be worth the extra £££ if your on a tight budget

Jake
Cheers

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Title: Re: Fk Coilovers
Post by: Adam0604 on March 03, 2017, 06:51:53 pm
Which FK coilys? Streets or Highsports?
I've got the Highsports and think they are good value for money tbh, retains a decent level of comfort still and are built well.
Street ones however are trash, dont bother with them.