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bubble

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25th Feb 06 at 16:12

iv done a search and FK seem to be popular. im after some that are height adjustable front and rear. what do peeps recommend?

harveygsi

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25th Feb 06 at 16:22

herd they are quite good

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25th Feb 06 at 16:30

FK are a bit crap to be honest. As with most coilovers, they aren't inteneded for road use and will corrode to buggery unless you clean them every day. Alo they have that stupid camber adjustment on them which is a right mare to set up.

However, you could get the Silverlines, which are stainless steel and have anodized parts to prevent corosion. Though they still have the stupid camber adjusment on them.

The best you can get are probably Whiteline or Gaz. Though they will still corrode as they aren't inteneded for road use really.

bubble

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25th Feb 06 at 16:35

what if i were too treat them with an anti-corrosion treatment?

and are the rears an independant spring or complete assembly?

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25th Feb 06 at 16:40

The rears are basically the same as they std set up. However, they have uprated oil dampers and height adjustable platforms for the springs to sit on.

bubble

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25th Feb 06 at 16:42

quote:
Originally posted by ed
The rears are basically the same as they std set up. However, they have uprated oil dampers and height adjustable platforms for the springs to sit on.

so how are the rears adjusted then?

mwg

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25th Feb 06 at 17:16

What are the Spax ones like that are for sale in the classifieds?

loo_goblin

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25th Feb 06 at 18:28

spax r shocking for corrossion, i got silverlines, and also a good serving or copper slip on the treads.

but as stated coilovers rnt intended for road use

oh and the camber is gay thing to piss about wit on the fks, but they r best value for money

broster

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25th Feb 06 at 18:30

best coilovers..... leda then gaz IMO

sigibbons

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25th Feb 06 at 18:32

http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/20_Technology/20_Salt_Spray_Test/index.php

ckallis500

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25th Feb 06 at 19:23

that link to the KW site, i am running the KW variant1 coilovers on my corsa.. awsome handling and look sweet in stainless.

Rick Draper

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25th Feb 06 at 20:55

Best coilovers....Ledas every time.

Siberia

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25th Feb 06 at 23:11

yes leda's are the the best but are you going to spend 1600 quid?

Rick Draper

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25th Feb 06 at 23:14

quote:
Originally posted by Siberia
yes leda's are the the best but are you going to spend 1600 quid?

I spent more than that just on the front ones......They are well worth it though.

[Edited on 25-02-2006 by Rick Draper]

R Lee

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26th Feb 06 at 00:06

Scott, don't waste your money on the FK's.
They'll do your head in, corrosion, adjustment, basically overall quality.
But saying that, they are a very competitive price and may appeal to you

ckallis500

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26th Feb 06 at 03:44

if i were to buy a new set of coilovers, without spending too much money like the leda's cost i'd get a set of avo's there proper coilovers on the back too, there about £550 i think. there fully adjustable front and rear , but there not stainless...

mwg

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26th Feb 06 at 10:15

quote:
Originally posted by Rick Draper

quote:
Originally posted by Siberia
yes leda's are the the best but are you going to spend 1600 quid?

I spent more than that just on the front ones......They are well worth it though.

[Edited on 25-02-2006 by Rick Draper]

what car is that on?

Rick Draper

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26th Feb 06 at 11:36

quote:
Originally posted by Matty G

quote:
Originally posted by Rick Draper

quote:
Originally posted by Siberia
yes leda's are the the best but are you going to spend 1600 quid?

I spent more than that just on the front ones......They are well worth it though.

[Edited on 25-02-2006 by Rick Draper]

what car is that on?

This one:

I have FK's on my corsa GSI and i feel they are better than the Avos i had at first on my Nova. The Avo's popped seals and were of a decidedly shoddy build quality.

mwg

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26th Feb 06 at 11:38

Have you got anymore pics of that anywhere!

Rick Draper

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26th Feb 06 at 12:00

Yes I will post some up later on.

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26th Feb 06 at 14:22

quote:
Originally posted by bubblevaux

quote:
Originally posted by ed
The rears are basically the same as they std set up. However, they have uprated oil dampers and height adjustable platforms for the springs to sit on.

so how are the rears adjusted then?

By adjusting the height adjustable spring platfors