Fk Suspension?

[T is for Turbo]

Hi all,

I am new to the board and would like to introduce myself. My name is Eric and I own a black 2002 Jetta 1.8T. Only mods are 17" wheels with Falken 512 tires, TT shifter, and Forge 007 DV.

My next mod is the suspension and I am seriously considering the FK 35/40 suspension kit from Concept 1. What I was wondering is that what kind of experience have you guys had with their suspension? In terms of drop (approx. 1.5"?), ride quality, suspension quality, durability? They look to be the cheapest option out there and was wondering if they are any good?

Thanks all.

[1.8Trip]

Welcome to the boards! The guys here give pretty good advice. Also try the search function. FKs are popular around here.

[R_Ethug]

Welcome who recommended you?

[T is for Turbo]

I've actually been on the site before, haven't really posted anything. I'm from edmonton and was looking for some local MKIV sites. Almost everyone on this site seems to have a 1.8T....

[Canadian Turbo]

The Turbo is king here, you will probably get mixed reviews between coils and shocks/springs but I think the FKs are all good!

[Smartiepants]

I think Kris (Kor) has them, but he's away right now.

[bart]

fk is good, i have the 55/40 kit on my golf. look at my pics, they're posted all around this site to see what kind of drop you get. i wouldnt get coilovers as i find them bouncy and more expensive. if you want the 55/40 you need a new sway bar too.

[Fluidic Digital]

Originally posted by suffeks
i wouldnt get coilovers as i find them bouncy and more expensive. if you want the 55/40 you need a new sway bar too.

:yahsure: :mrfinger:

[R_Ethug]

yea turbo is god here.. but we have a few V6ers and 2.0s and TDis around.. mike and paul are 24v'ers, bart and simon are TDI'ers, and nick is a 2.0er

[kuhli]

Falkens

How do you like the Falkens?

In winter?

[QuA]

Konigsport vs Highsport .... whats the difference?

QuA

[Holksvagon]

T is for Turbo..... I saw u the other day comin off Whitemud taking a left onto 91st street had to take a second look the gunmetal wheels look GREAT bud..... I have the H&R Sport springs which is a 1.5" drop and if u want we can hook up and you can feel if u like the ride quality.....

[Smartiepants]

I think konigsport has custom koni shocks.

[R_Ethug]

konigsport uses koni shocks/dampeners and are dampening adjustable so you can keep them low but still have some comfort.. puppagevw (paul) has them on his GTI.. IM him for details

[T is for Turbo]

Holksvagon...that was you making the right onto 91st!?! how is the 1.5" drop in the winters?? i'd love to hook up sometime...never rode in a chipped or lowered car before!!

kuhli...i've only had the falkens for the summer...they are awesome. the grip is night and day when compared to the stock 15" michelins. i can't even break them loose in 1st anymore...i guess the motor mount don't hurt either!