coilovers

[Dink]

just looking a the k-tec web site for some coilovers for my 1.6

and wondering would there be much of a difference between the adjustable and non adjustable???

and if it is worth going for adjustable ones n e 1 know how much they are?

cheers

dink

 

[cliosportcraig]

Deffo go for the adjustables !! Completes the package !! Think its too low, then raise it !! and vice versa !!

 

[Tom_16v]

Dont see the point in getting them really if youre not gonna get adjustables.

Never even realised they did non-adjustables......

 

[Dink]

no the adjustable part is for the damping rate i think

 

[Tom_16v]

Quote: Originally posted by Dink16v on 23 January 2004

no the adjustable part is for the damping rate i think

Defo get them yeah, then you can set it up how you like the ride to be.....

 

[Fred@BTM]

Na no need for the adjustables, i have the non adjustable (but extra low FK coilovers)

ITS NOT A RACE CAR, and theyre set up pretty good staight out the box!!

Although, if you have the money why not

 

[Matty]

Yeah go for the FK Automotive Highsport coilovers. They are not adjustable in terms of damping but are in terms of ride height.

The adjustables (damping) are called konigsporta nd cost about £150 more. Unless you are gonna be bother to take each wheel off or rummage around and adjust settings, I wouldnt bother. They come properly damped out the box anyway as they are TUV approved whoich means tey have been tested properly prior to going on sale.

Cant rate these kits high enough and the place I got mine from ages ago, Performance Driven in Taunton, offered free fitting. Think they still do for special offers and that saves a packet. If you give them a bell ask for Simon.

 

[Dink]

what do you mean by extra low fred (100 mm+)?

yeah thats the website i found matty they said they are the adjustable ones but i didnt ask how much they are

am i right in thinking they will probably be about 700 big ones???

 

[cliosportcraig]

yeah freds gone 110mm on the back and had his custom made !!

 

[Dink]

sweet!!! it would be nice to have the money to have things custom made

 

[BRUN]

get GAZ ones, thats what ive got, good price, well made, fully adjustable, and there adjustable on the car..........no messin around takin things off

ring Andy at GDI for a price on em - 07010 716440

 

[Fred@BTM]

GAZ dont do them for the new shapers numnutz!!!!

 

[BRUN]

they do em for the 172............numnutz

or at least they were in the final stages of development last time i checked

 

[Matty]

Seriously would consider FK Automotive. They use a helper spring so you have a lighter spring before teh main spring so 2 stage in a way. They come with a spray can of stuff to keep them working properly and the adjustment rings dont round off.

They are also one of teh few makes to be TUV tested on the car, apparently use Koni internals and come with a lifetime guarantee if fitted by an approved dealer.