Coilover - FK Streets VS JOM VS Random red ones

[doridori]

gonna get the FKs from dub tuned as well in the next week, anybody got a good DIY they found for it?

[beausuf]

gonna get the FKs from dub tuned as well in the next week, anybody got a good DIY they found for it?

I'm still waiting for mine to arrive but I'm also waiting on new strut mount rubbers from the UK. I'll be referencing this guide - Mk3 Golf Gti coilover fitting guide (Pic Heavy) - How To's - EastCoastDubs

[doridori]

thanks beausuf

is it harder to find the new strut tops in aus? maybe i should look at getting these too as im about to put in order for the FK at dub tunes.

cheers

[doridori]

Just saw on the FK website you can order them too: FK Automotive Tuning Shop | Coilover AK Street VW Golf 3 inc. Cabrio Yr. 1991-2001 | purchase online

Seems to show that they are 171Euro delivered to Aus which is around $270, has anybody bought from them before or what's the difference between them and the local stores?

Is it the same model?

Dubtuned FK for reference: Mk3 Golf FK Coilovers | DUB TUNED | Australia

[seangti]

My track oriented polo had the FK AK's in it when I bought it, they were awful. The owner had done it as a short term stop gap. On the street at slow speeds they were equiv to having a car on lowered springs and mismatched struts, so potentially bearable if ride quality isn't high on the list, at highway speeds they made me feel seasick really quite quickly. On the track it got worse. They were probably on the car for less than 2yrs and not high kilometers. They hadn't leaked but there was some sticking in the shaft play once it was all removed. Whether the car was too low so wore them out prematurely, struts knackered or just how they are I'm not entirely sure.

I'd never recommend such low end suspension and go with a reputable spring strut combo if price was key, e.g. Monroe, KYB, etc.

[beausuf]

thanks beausuf

is it harder to find the new strut tops in aus? maybe i should look at getting these too as im about to put in order for the FK at dub tunes.

cheers

Ummm not too sure, I just did a quick google and seemed to be cheapest to go via UK/Europe. Didn't bother trying local auto stores as I ordered them same time as the coilovers while at my computer.

Just saw on the FK website you can order them too: FK Automotive Tuning Shop | Coilover AK Street VW Golf 3 inc. Cabrio Yr. 1991-2001 | purchase online

Seems to show that they are 171Euro delivered to Aus which is around $270, has anybody bought from them before or what's the difference between them and the local stores?

Is it the same model?

Dubtuned FK for reference: Mk3 Golf FK Coilovers | DUB TUNED | Australia

If you chuck those in your cart/basket and go through the pay it doesn't have Australia listed as a shipping destination. Most of the online stuff I'd found has 100 pound/euro or there abouts to ship to aus if they do have it available. So most sets end up between 400-500 once shipped. I ended up going via Dubtuned because I guess if I have a drama atleast it's local and not on the other side of the world and I figured they'd get shipped quicker, I'm still waiting but I don't have a weekend free for a few weeks to do the job any ways.