Reply With QuoteI've heard the same, great value for what you pay.
Dubber
Hey guys,
I'm thinking of buying FK Coilovers for my MK5.
Was wondering if anyone is running on them and how decent the quality is?
Heard they are a good buy for the price.
Volkswagen Enthusiast
I've heard the same, great value for what you pay.
07 GTI
APR stage II
Dubber
I've had mine on for about a year and love them. No complaints, and for about $500au delivered you can't go wrong.Originally Posted by GolfMK5AT
Dubber
That's awesome! I think I'm going to get them.
Hopefully they aren't to hard to install myself
Volkswagen Fanatic
I've got them, love them.
Dubber
Got mine installed yesterday!
Check out the mk5 photo thread for before/after pics.
Dubber
Just had a look, looks awesome!
Hows the ride quality?
Getting excited now haha.. going to order them next pay day
Volkswagen Fan
Install is pretty straight forward...there are HEAPS of DIY threads on Vortex and other forums. Get a good set of spring compressors for the front to get the spring pulled in nice a tight so you can angle it out from the top mount. Also, the cup which holds the shock to the hub needs to be spread to get the shock out...this can be a bit frustrating...use a large flat screw driver or a "specialty tool" to doit.
The rears are a cake walk...take you time and it should be all good...
Dubber
Ride quality is noticeably harsher... need to slow down more on speed humps and potholes now.
It's something I can live with since it's a weekend car but not sure if others can who drive it daily.
Dubber
Thanks for all the info guys!
Also for the rear set up do you guys have the perch resting on the bottom on the control arm or on the top of the spring against the body?
I've heard of people doing it either way but not sure whats really the correct way if any..
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