J da Silva
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vote away
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J da Silva
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could u plz let me know what you voted for as it would help a little
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Jambo
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Id go with the more adjustable ones as iveheard the non adjustable ones r quite harsh
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Joff
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Far from it - the KonigSports are stiffer than the HighSports.
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Joff
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quote: Originally posted by VenomTurbo
could u plz let me know what you voted for as it would help a little
Could you plz let me know why you posted those options as it would help a little when deciding what to vote.
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J da Silva
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quote: Originally posted by Joff
quote: Originally posted by VenomTurbo
could u plz let me know what you voted for as it would help a little
Could you plz let me know why you posted those options as it would help a little when deciding what to vote.
i had a look on fk's site, they were the only 2 sets of coilovers i fancied. but i wanted to know who voted for what because some people know more about suspension kits than others.
example/
Person A= has highsport adjustables and sells suspension kits for a living
Person B= has a totally different setup and is a breadmaker for a living
i'd trust person A's vote and reasons a lot more than person B
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Kerry
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quote: Originally posted by Jambo
Id go with the more adjustable ones as iveheard the non adjustable ones r quite harsh
i have the non adjustables and they are not harsh they are spot on in my opinion
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Kerry
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take my car out and try jimmy
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J da Silva
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i cant imagine either would be harsh, i just want some info thats all
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Adam_B
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good but a pain in the arse to set up
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J da Silva
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i dont mind a bit of graft to set them up, but what would be best for driveablity/longest lasting/just which is the best generally
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Joff
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No, I meant what are your reasons for wanting coilovers and what do you want to get out of them.
For a daily drive and no track use I'd go for HighSports.
If you've got a heavier engine and you find the standard HighSport kit is a bit lacking then get a higher poundage spring for the front units.
If you want to take the car on a track, then get the KonigSports. They'll be stiffer than the HighSports on their "soft" setting, but give you the option for cranking it up to "firm" for track use.
For looks, FK also have Silverline and Silverline X which are a work of art.
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luca2020
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i have highsport and i think there too soft for my liking
if u have money for either 1 that it just makes simple sense to go for the konigsport ones
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Joff
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HighSports are designed for the road - road suspension isn't about rattling your teeth out.
HighSports are soft enough for you to give your Gran a lift in the car without feeling embarassed about the ride quality, but when you want it to perform in the corners you've got that support there still.
KonigSports are closer to typical uprated suspension kits, but based on coilover technology.
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K17STY
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I have highsports on my car, Martin has them too only problem we find with them is they "clunk". The ride on them is fine i dont think its too soft.
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Joff
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Could it be the top mounts? FK told me to get new top mounts for mine as my current ones would be a bit tired.
Only about £10 each from Vauxhall.
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Fear
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Ive Got konigsports on my car and they are very good, not harsh in my opinion havent played with the damping yet as waiting to get right height first but im very very impressed with them
quote: Originally quoted by VenomTurbo:
Person B= has a totally different setup and is a breadmaker for a living
Makes me laugh as im a Baker
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K17STY
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quote: Originally posted by Joff
Could it be the top mounts? FK told me to get new top mounts for mine as my current ones would be a bit tired.
Only about £10 each from Vauxhall.
theyre just new!! been told its the two springs rubbing off one another, if you give it a schoosh of wd40 its fine, just cant be bothered doing it every day!
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Joff
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quote: Originally posted by CheekyCorsa
Ive Got konigsports on my car and they are very good, not harsh in my opinion havent played with the damping yet as waiting to get right height first but im very very impressed with them
quote: Originally quoted by VenomTurbo:
Person B= has a totally different setup and is a breadmaker for a living
Makes me laugh as im a Baker
A masterbaker?
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Joff
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quote: Originally posted by K17STY
quote: Originally posted by Joff
Could it be the top mounts? FK told me to get new top mounts for mine as my current ones would be a bit tired.
Only about £10 each from Vauxhall.
theyre just new!! been told its the two springs rubbing off one another, if you give it a schoosh of wd40 its fine, just cant be bothered doing it every day!
Hmm, the anti-squeak plate should stop that
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Fear
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quote: Originally posted by Joff
quote: Originally posted by CheekyCorsa
Ive Got konigsports on my car and they are very good, not harsh in my opinion havent played with the damping yet as waiting to get right height first but im very very impressed with them
quote: Originally quoted by VenomTurbo:
Person B= has a totally different setup and is a breadmaker for a living
Makes me laugh as im a Baker
A masterbaker?
I am a fully skilled baker if thats what you mean
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Joff
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quote: Originally posted by CheekyCorsa
quote: Originally posted by Joff
quote: Originally posted by CheekyCorsa
Ive Got konigsports on my car and they are very good, not harsh in my opinion havent played with the damping yet as waiting to get right height first but im very very impressed with them
quote: Originally quoted by VenomTurbo:
Person B= has a totally different setup and is a breadmaker for a living
Makes me laugh as im a Baker
A masterbaker?
I am a fully skilled baker if thats what you mean
It's not.
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Kerry
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quote: Originally posted by K17STY
I have highsports on my car, Martin has them too only problem we find with them is they "clunk". The ride on them is fine i dont think its too soft.
i have a clunk i wish to have a more detailed explanation please
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Meat-Pie-SRI
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I have had lots of problems with both, as have some of my friends
Steer clear in my opinion
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Kerry
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are u goin to elaborate?
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