Fk SilverX or KW V1 Coilovers?

[A20LEE]

Which should i go with on a B5 RS4?, got FK on my Corrado and there a superb ride so thinking about going with them again. Interested to hear about other options.

[PhilT]

What do you want the suspension to do for you?

[Virdee Autos]

PSS9 or KW V3 without a doubt.

Do a search on here, has been covered. Didn't even know that FK did an RS4 application

[A20LEE]

been having a look at the spec's and don't think that the KW kits will lower then car enough for me states 10-30mm. Got Bilsteins on my S3 and their a bit harsh compared to the FK's on my Corrado and thats got 215/30/17's on it! Think i'm going to give the FK's another go.

[philipwalker]

Go for the KWs or consider Eibach or H+R.

I have an old set of FK`s, I use them to keep the garage doors open when its windy.

[A20LEE]

Go for the KWs or consider Eibach or H+R.

I have an old set of FK`s, I use them to keep the garage doors open when its windy.

I'd rather have FK's they ride better, have more adjustment, TUV approved, fantastic warranty and stainless steel. BTW, You've lost a H&R ARB's sale from me based on your negative sales pitch against FK which is a shame as your service was good when bought some centre caps from you.

[Virdee Autos]

Just giving my opinion, but everyone who I know has used FK have been dissapointed with on thing in common....they seize up. And funnily enough they all move the KW's then after learning the hard way.

You mention above, that they are S/S, so maybe FK have taken this into account and done something about it.

Just thought I'd mention it.

[philipwalker]

Go for the KWs or consider Eibach or H+R.

I have an old set of FK`s, I use them to keep the garage doors open when its windy.

I'd rather have FK's they ride better, have more adjustment, TUV approved, fantastic warranty and stainless steel. BTW, You've lost a H&R ARB's sale from me based on your negative sales pitch against FK which is a shame as your service was good when bought some centre caps from you.

Only some advice from experience.
The old FK products were shocking (no pun intended). I am pleased they have improved the product.

[A20LEE]

Go for the KWs or consider Eibach or H+R.

I have an old set of FK`s, I use them to keep the garage doors open when its windy.

I'd rather have FK's they ride better, have more adjustment, TUV approved, fantastic warranty and stainless steel. BTW, You've lost a H&R ARB's sale from me based on your negative sales pitch against FK which is a shame as your service was good when bought some centre caps from you.

Only some advice from experience.
The old FK products were shocking (no pun intended). I am pleased they have improved the product.

I bought the first set of corrado FK coilover in the UK in 2001. Still got them on, brilliant products. There actually koni's rebranded for FK.

[S4]

KW veri 2....... are a nice unit.... why ask? then promote the FK? they are not in the KW league.

[K1Mac]

Hi Lee,

I have KW V1's on my S4, and am REALLY impressed with them, and even more so when over on the ring 2 weeks ago.
I have the V3's on my Rallye but haven't had a proper chance to play about with them yet.

give Daz a shout a g-werks and he'll sort you out!

[grizz]

Pss9's on the rs6 , Fitted h&r on s4 , rs4 & rs6. Great ride and can be lowered as low as you want . Fitted 10 Kw'v3 kits in the past 3 month's .They are also very good.

[jc..]

if you decide to go KW you will not be disappointed.
try kw3000 on teh web.
they did my V3's for less than a grand, only £70 more than the V2's at the time and a no brainer.
They and the polybushed front and rear produced by far the best handling car I have ever driven and that includes a M3 CSL.
takes a bit of playing to get them right but once dialled they are excellent.

As for FK, they used to be pants, know a lot of people in the GTi circuit who had corrosion issues, even with the Stainless products.
they are Koni inside and that part is usually not a problem, they need treatment on fitting to protect them for long term adjustment, otherwise fit, forget and cut the springs off when you need to change!

[S4]

yes they can take a lot of playing with, working out if its the bump or rebound...... thing is on the B5 you cant get to the top to adjust the dam things !


Darren

[Doug_S2]

i don't hink you can compare one product on one car with the same product on another car - spring rates and shocks will be different between applications. Best thing to do is to blag rides in differnet cars - remembering the adjustable ones ca n be very harsh to very comforatable.

I cannot say anything about fk as i have never been in a b5 with them on.