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JamesSXI
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19th Jan 13 at 19:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheap coilovers for the road what aren't shat? FKs? Prosports? Etc
GB123
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19th Jan 13 at 19:22   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've got Fk's, they're not bad for the price.
JamesSXI
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19th Jan 13 at 19:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
How much did you pay?
kz
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Cheap Raceland's are better than the Gaz I used to have! Cost me about £300...
GB123
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quote:
Originally posted by JamesSXI
How much did you pay?


I think they're about £160-170 new on ebay, but i got them second hand for £70.
JamesSXI
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How long to build and fit ?
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FK are good for cheapies

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jacko198
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eBay specials ftw
GB123
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quote:
Originally posted by JamesSXI
How long to build and fit ?


Come already built i think. As for how long to fit, depends how much experience you have doing it, although it's really not hard.

If it's you're first time i'd allow for a few hours but tbh i done mine in about an hour.
JamesSXI
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19th Jan 13 at 20:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've never fitted coilies but fitted plenty of springs so. Al get em ordered on payday yey
CORSAguy93
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i just bought some fk's for £160 new on ebay. cant complain, the ride is more than adequate for the money
JamesSXI
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Awesome, how low do they go roughly? And I are it ou have to use your old top mounts?
GB123
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Pretty low, not sure on the exact amount but mine are wound all the way down and it's got to be easily over 100mm+

Edit: And yes you can use standard top mounts.

[Edited on 19-01-2013 by GB123]
kennySRi
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FKs are fine for the road. Fitting wise can be a bit confusing if it's your first time, get a pic handy of how the top mount fits and which parts you use and then it shouldnt a be a problem. If you are used to doing springs then it'll be dead easy for you.
big eck
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19th Jan 13 at 20:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
JOM's are highly rated for budget coilovers.
Corsa_Sport21
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Ive always said it depends on the car in regards to budget coilovers.

Some cars ride better on budget stuff compared to others on the same brand. I personally think its all down to how good the standard shockies are in comparison.

Like for example, from experience, Mk4 Astra's have really good shockies as standard, comfy at standard ride height, and even when you put -60mm springs on them, the ride comfort isn't affected. Lifespan will be reduced mind you. But when i fitted some budget Jamex coilovers, the ride was terrible. Bad enough for me to remove them the next day.

My old Polo Gti had JOM's, and they were decent enough for a budget coilover.

My current Prelude has Teins, and im not a massive fan of them, even though they are far from budgets. Pretty stiff.

[Edited on 19-01-2013 by Corsa_Sport21]
Jamie-C
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19th Jan 13 at 21:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
FKs are scary when you hit any sort of bump at speed not bad for a budget set up though, if its just for looks and you don;t mind a harsh ride then there good for the job.
harrisp
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20th Jan 13 at 11:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by big eck
JOM's are highly rated for budget coilovers.


A mate of mine had joms on an e46 330 and were pretty much wound right down and the ride wasn't actually that bad (I know each car is different) and people on the e46 forums seems to like them.
BenC1985
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20th Jan 13 at 11:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I use fk street coilovers on mine and for £160 delivered off ebay i cant complain. Rides not that bad but what do you expect for 100mm front and 70mm rear. Lol i admit there are better setups but not for that price.lol
ChazSXi
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20th Jan 13 at 15:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Got JOMs and am happy with mine!
JamesSXI
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20th Jan 13 at 17:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So then, JOMs or FKs?
Mark.W
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20th Jan 13 at 17:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If it was me id go for the JOMs.Everyone i know of that's had FKs said there a harsh ride but never heard much about the JOMs either.
BenC1985
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20th Jan 13 at 18:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Fks are not harsh really. What lowered car do you know thats smooth??? If i lived near id take you out with my cav slabs on and 50 profile tyres. No worse than my girlfriends standard 08 plate design corsa D.
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20th Jan 13 at 18:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Lowered dosn't always mean harsh though. A good suspension kit will still retain the comfort level.

Ive been in a few lower spec Corsa D's, and using that as a benchmark for a smooth ride would be insane. lol.
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Design is basically top model corsa D. Lol i was just saying i havent been in a lowered car that is comfortable. And between me and my bro ive been in a few. My bro had super expensive spax coilovers on a mk4 golf gti and that was fecking horrible. Id rather drive my corsa.lol

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