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Where to buy FK coilovers?
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05/03/2012 20:51
05/03/2012 20:51
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jame5
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Found these on fleabay. Is there anywhere cheaper/better to buy FK's?
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Re: Where to buy FK coilovers?
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06/03/2012 04:28
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Jimbo
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Jame5, you seem to have a poor taste in suspension components sir! Apex possibly being the worst of the springs available and FK the same for the coilovers! Honestly, a new set of standard dampers and some Eibach springs will be a far superior handling car and for the same price as the FKs. Trust me, I've tried most suspension for the coupe, including the Bravo top mounted FKs. That version made the ride less harsh but doesn't eliminate the bouncing on uneven roads.
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Re: Where to buy FK coilovers?
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06/03/2012 10:56
06/03/2012 10:56
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jonone
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jonone
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Listen to uncle Jimbo James, The top mount wont stop the bouncing, it will only make the ride a bit better, the bouncing is down to the under damped damper trying to control a heavy spring.
100nm is 570lb which is a lot of spring for a poor damper to control.
I would say sell the apex and bravo top mounts, get some eibach 's or joes springs and save up for some osrav.
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Re: Where to buy FK coilovers?
[Re: jame5]
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06/03/2012 11:41
06/03/2012 11:41
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DaveG
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People's "taste" is sometimes dictated by price. As a former FK user now with Billies & Eibachs, I thought the FK+bravo top mount was OK even with standard FK spring, but not if wound down too low (still too crashy) or too high (too bouncy, but different spring might help). I was disappointed that the FK fronts didn't last very long, but I was also expecting to be more satisfied with the B&E setup, maybe I just need to fit the rears where I still have the FK's fitted.
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Re: Where to buy FK coilovers?
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19/03/2012 23:17
19/03/2012 23:17
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T460BFJ
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What's the best suspension in your opinion jimbo?
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Re: Where to buy FK coilovers?
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20/03/2012 16:15
20/03/2012 16:15
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duncan146
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duncan146
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I would recommend FK coilovers BUT only the stainless steel version with the adjustable Koni inserts (Silverline X I think they call them).
Had them on two of my Alfas and couldn't really complain.
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