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  • #1

    whats the diffrence

    hey guys im thinking about picking up some coils next week and would like to know what is the difference between the FK AK coils and the FK streetline coils
    below are links to both

    AK: http://concept1.ca/SUSPENSIONS/FK%20...KCoilovers.htm

    Street lines: http://concept1.ca/SUSPENSIONS/FK%20...0Coilovers.htm

    from what i can tell the only difference is that the street lines can be adjusted in the rear and the ak's cant but concept 1 has the ak's on sale for 500 bucks so are the street lines worth the extra 200 bucks?

    car is a jetta 1.8T

    thanks
    Jonathan
    Last edited by gheron; 05-03-2009, 06:23 PM.

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  • #2
    Re: whats the diffrence

    I wouldn't touch any FK suspension with a 10 foot pole. I don't have any experience with them myself, but I have heard from several other people about their poor quality and parts breaking.
    2001 Jetta TDI GL Silver
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    • #3
      Re: whats the diffrence

      really... i heard nothing but good things about them... any more opinions... what other coils would you suggest dj?

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      • #4
        Re: whats the diffrence

        what car?

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        • #5
          Re: whats the diffrence

          Bilstein or Koni's have a really really good rep. Up to you, I'm going to go for a set of bilstein in the summer. Like I said, I have never tried them myself, but I have heard a lot of bad stories about them. If you like them and they last, then I would just go for them.
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          • #6
            Re: whats the diffrence

            I know there are a ton of people on here who run, or have run FK's in the past. It's probably the path I'd opt for if I was looking for coils. Check on the 'Tex for an insane amount of information.
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            • #7
              Re: whats the diffrence

              Lots of people who owned FK in the past thought they were fine, but if they did it again they would probably spend a little more.

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              • #8
                Re: whats the diffrence

                Originally posted by MusicalGenius View Post
                I know there are a ton of people on here who run, or have run FK's in the past. It's probably the path I'd opt for if I was looking for coils. Check on the 'Tex for an insane amount of information.
                There probably is. Doesn't mean they were good though. Meh, I really shouldn't give my opinion seeing as I have never tried them before. Just heard from most people that have used them to just save your money and buy some real suspension.
                2001 Jetta TDI GL Silver
                Malone Tune stage 5+ ,VNT17-22Turbo, OMI, PP Race Pipe, PD 150 Intake, 2 1/2" Straight back exhaust, no mufflers, 2 1/2" downpipe straight no Cat, Race 520 Injectors, 11mm Fuel Pump, Lift Pump, EGR Delete mod,DC Stage IV Clutch, Michelin X-Ice 2's, 26 lb/s of boost alll day long, Smoking like a train!

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                • #9
                  Re: whats the diffrence

                  i run AK's on my mk3 jetta, they are adjustable in the front and rear. Had no problems with them so far, they have been on for about a year maybe less. And i ran them all winter. And they can go really low. I have no complaints with them, i like them
                  Last edited by Mcrow; 05-03-2009, 11:01 PM.
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                  • #10
                    Re: whats the diffrence

                    I think Hopya was running some FK's on his MKIV 1.8t and said he didn't like them, I could be wrong though.
                    2001 Jetta TDI GL Silver
                    Malone Tune stage 5+ ,VNT17-22Turbo, OMI, PP Race Pipe, PD 150 Intake, 2 1/2" Straight back exhaust, no mufflers, 2 1/2" downpipe straight no Cat, Race 520 Injectors, 11mm Fuel Pump, Lift Pump, EGR Delete mod,DC Stage IV Clutch, Michelin X-Ice 2's, 26 lb/s of boost alll day long, Smoking like a train!

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                    • #11
                      Re: whats the diffrence

                      I cant speak for coils, but I have the FK cup kit in my mk3 for a few good months now, no complaints, and we just installed the cup kit on my gf's mk4 and so far its pretty good. but then again I havent ever tried any different suspension so I dont quite know what to compare it to.
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                      • #12
                        Re: whats the diffrence

                        No complaints about my FK cup kit on my GTI either. If I had to be nit-picky I'd say the shocks are a little harsh on sqare edged bumps and the front is a little lower than I'd like. Given how low I am I don't really know if better suspension at the same height would be any different. I'm happy with my set-up.
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                        • #13
                          Re: whats the diffrence

                          Originally posted by dJ View Post
                          I think Hopya was running some FK's on his MKIV 1.8t and said he didn't like them, I could be wrong though.
                          I'm still on stock suspension, I still got a ways to go before the car's finished. IMO I would save the extra money and buy koni's or a coilovers that offer dampening.. I am picky with suspension and like to drive comfortably and be low at the same time.. Then again I would think getting coilovers in Calgary gets sketch due to the weather that the coils going through during the winter (gravel, salt, etc..).. Also another issue that you'll come across with are broken axles and crappy steering input/geometry.. So if you want to do it right a lot of factors have to be looked at.. But like I said im picky with these things.. I want a functional suspension that will work on par with stock or better..
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                          • #14
                            Re: whats the diffrence

                            fk will drop ypur car on its nuts for not very much moneys . is it cheap stuff yes is it safe . i feel it is i havent seen any catastophic falures . so if you want to save 800 bucks go fk . if not h&r or kw .
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                            • #15
                              Re: whats the diffrence

                              Originally posted by turbomeyers View Post
                              fk will drop ypur car on its nuts for not very much moneys . is it cheap stuff yes is it safe . i feel it is i havent seen any catastophic falures . so if you want to save 800 bucks go fk . if not h&r or kw .
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                              Malone Tune stage 5+ ,VNT17-22Turbo, OMI, PP Race Pipe, PD 150 Intake, 2 1/2" Straight back exhaust, no mufflers, 2 1/2" downpipe straight no Cat, Race 520 Injectors, 11mm Fuel Pump, Lift Pump, EGR Delete mod,DC Stage IV Clutch, Michelin X-Ice 2's, 26 lb/s of boost alll day long, Smoking like a train!

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