fk coilovers Highsport vs Konigsport

[maz172cup]

http://www.rimstyle.com/pages/products/product_list.html?category=height_adjustable_co;model=66

is there a big differance - can anyone give me sum feedback from the two.

there seems to be a £200 price differance?

how good are the highsport?

 

[Sir_Dave]

Highsport is fixed damping, Konigsport is adjustable.

Theres a group buy on both at the moment.

 

[Terry172]

Just want to know if anybody is using either of these coilovers and what they thought of them?

 

[Android]

im using fk highsports mate.
ive got a different car from you but its the same principles really.
i think theyre really good.
quite hard at times and the ride isnt comfy on mediocre/ bad roads. can also feel every little bump in the road but hey its worth it. pretty smooth on a good road like any car should be. aswell handling is nice and sweet too

 

[Terry172]

im using fk highsports mate.
ive got a different car from you but its the same principles really.
i think theyre really good.
quite hard at times and the ride isnt comfy on mediocre/ bad roads. can also feel every little bump in the road but hey its worth it. pretty smooth on a good road like any car should be. aswell handling is nice and sweet too

Cheers for the feedback mate. Have you used these on track at all? I want to do a few next year.

 

[Android]

nah mate i havent sorry. do a wee search and see what comes up but as far as i know, fk coilies are rated quite highly for the 172's but i think h&rs are the pick of the bunch

 

[Terry172]

nah mate i havent sorry. do a wee search and see what comes up but as far as i know, fk coilies are rated quite highly for the 172's but i think h&rs are the pick of the bunch

Cheers for the info mate

 

[Android]

not a problem bud, my knowledge aint too great but i may aswell try and help. A search usually brings up alot of solid and useful info mate

 

[Middo]

im using fk highsports mate.
ive got a different car from you but its the same principles really.
i think theyre really good.
quite hard at times and the ride isnt comfy on mediocre/ bad roads. can also feel every little bump in the road but hey its worth it. pretty smooth on a good road like any car should be. aswell handling is nice and sweet too

highsports are fantastic in a dynamique, but on the 172 they're far too hard for everyday driving. i went with the konigsports as they can be adjusted to a slightly softer setting for everyday driving, and can be cranked to very firm if you feel the need. i really like the konigsports, but if you've got the cash go KW V2 or H&R if your not bothered about the dampening adjust ability.

 

[Android]

highsports are fantastic in a dynamique, but on the 172 they're far too hard for everyday driving. i went with the konigsports as they can be adjusted to a slightly softer setting for everyday driving, and can be cranked to very firm if you feel the need. i really like the konigsports, but if you've got the cash go KW V2 or H&R if your not bothered about the dampening adjust ability.

a man with the knowledge

 

[maz172cup]

so Highsport are very harsh - wat if i set them as a 40mm drop like the apex, will they be as harsh as the apex - also are the kit reliable or have any problems

 

[r8byb]

Get the konigsport's, Koni dampers make the ride and adjustability much better

 

[Sean.]

i have the highsports on my 172.

uber stiff, if i were buying again i would spend the extra and have the adjustable damping becuase on some roads its crap! far too crashy, not much travel,

on a nice smooth road they are great. country roads are a nightmare. go on a road with a poor road surface and you defo know about it. mine has bought about so many creaks n rattles too which is annoying.

 

[BoomOne]

was going to ask the same questions. so it seems then that the konigsport are the ones to go for if your car is an everyday driver then.

 

[Sir_Dave]

country roads are a nightmare. go on a road with a poor road surface and you defo know about it.

Hmmm, that would suggest that Highsports would be pants on the 'ring, which is essentially the only track i drive on at the mo .... that, combined with the fact i do 30k a year, may suggest i need to spend the extra

 

[beatjunkie]

Ive been looking at coilovers for a while now, is it worth spending the extra money to get the h&r's or are they really only for track day heros?

Ryan

 

[A2H GO]

Ive had Highsports on both my old Corsa and Lupo GTi and rate them highly, people who say they are too hard need to man up a bit! :rasp: I find that the lower you go with them the harder they get which is perfect.

 

[Mwindow]

Ive had Highsports on both my old Corsa and Lupo GTi and rate them highly, people who say they are too hard need to man up a bit! :rasp: I find that the lower you go with them the harder they get which is perfect.

What you got on yours?

 

[ForceIndia]

highsports are fantastic in a dynamique, but on the 172 they're far too hard for everyday driving. i went with the konigsports as they can be adjusted to a slightly softer setting for everyday driving, and can be cranked to very firm if you feel the need. i really like the konigsports, but if you've got the cash go KW V2 or H&R if your not bothered about the dampening adjust ability.

Don't forget AST's, good deal on the group buy as well.

 

[CrippsCorner]

How much do they lower?