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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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Default FK coilovers

Anybody use these? What is the consensus? A local is a supplier and can get an unbelievable deal on them from Germany.



footnote:
1) front axle height adjustable, rear axle 40mm springs, height adjustable in preparation
2) front axle height adjustable, rear axle 60mm springs, height adjustable in preparation
3) exchange fee for front struts 310 Euro, without ABS
4) exchange fee for front struts 410 Euro with ABS
5) exchange fee for front struts 410 Euro
6) front axle height adjustable, rear axle 40mm springs
7) heightadjustable front at the front, torsion bar at rear axle needs to be adjusted
8) front axle hardness adjustable when built in, rear axle hardness adjustable when not built in
9) front and rear hardness adjustable when built in
10) front and rear hardness adjustable when not built in
11) height adjustable (both axles), T?V approved
12) exchange fee for rear struts 410 Euro
14) exchange fee for front and rear struts 610 Euro
15) wheelspacers might be necessary when using standard rims
16) if driveshaft diameter more than 42mm FKPSVW01 necessary
17) not for cars with self-levelling absobers
18) no further parts required, including dome bearing
19) only for cars with ESP
20) please note if lowering at the rear axle 40mm or 60 mm wanted !
21) without shocks rear axle
22) including shocks rear axle
23) for cars without swaybar mounting on the front axle
24) for cars with swaybar mounting on front axle
25) for cars up to 08/92 different dome bearings required, BMW parts # 31 331 092 885
27) front axle height adjustable, rear axle platform-adjustable
28) exchange fee for front struts 510 Euro
29) please note, if car has swaybar mounting on front axle
30) for cars with ABS sensor diameter 97mm
31) for cars with ABS sensor diameter 83 mm
32) for cars without swaybar mounting on rear axle
33) for cars with swaybar mounting on rear
34) not for cars with self levelling height
35) self levelling height must be removed
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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suck.....
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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Default anything FK is garbage

easy rule to remember.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Its missing the letters "u", "c", and "ed" on the end.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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skip.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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Did you get my mg post about those wheels?
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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Default yeah man, I'll let you know if I need them

I'm trying to pursue the cheapest option possible at the moment. And that seems to be Ford Focus wheels.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Default Save yourself the hassle.

<ul><li><a href="http://www.startupracing.com/B5ProductsSuspension.htm">Link to prooven coilovers for the B5 chasis.</a></li></ul>
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Default vogtland question..

my friend uses them on kis mk4 jetta and they seem fine.

on your website you say different spring rates are available, can you customize say, 530lb/in in front and 570lb/in in rear?
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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Default No, no. I need to clean up that web site

Different spring rates only apply to the Penskes... but these are only worth the $3K admission price if you are building a track car.
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