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      02-17-2010, 12:34 AM   #1
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FK coilovers or ST?

Ok,

So I have brought it down to this 2.

FK silverlines and ST coilovers

What I am looking for is

- HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE
- UNDER 1K

Ok guys, help me choose the best option, or if you have any other option

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      02-17-2010, 01:11 AM   #2
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      02-17-2010, 01:24 AM   #3
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      02-17-2010, 01:32 AM   #4
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      02-17-2010, 07:41 AM   #5
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Anyone would like to elavorate, on why would they choose either?
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      02-17-2010, 08:06 AM   #6
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fk silverline x have over 4000 miles on them and love them
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      02-17-2010, 02:54 PM   #7
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FK SilverLine.
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      02-17-2010, 05:10 PM   #8
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ST Coilovers are essentially the same as KW V1 Coilovers. The only difference being that the ST Coilovers are galvanized steel vs stainless steel and comes with a lifetime warranty if purchased from an authorized dealer such as ourselves
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      02-17-2010, 05:35 PM   #9
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I've had ST's for close to 2 years with 19" M6 wheels and have no complaints. The feel has been similar to stock suspensions, but I use mostly as a daily driver.
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      02-17-2010, 07:25 PM   #10
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FK Silv are stainless :P

but if you don't need it

pics the one that's cheaper
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      02-18-2010, 08:22 PM   #11
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Have had my FK Silver line x's for about a year and they are wonderful.
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      02-19-2010, 12:21 PM   #12
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Well he lives in texas (no worries with salt on the road there), so ST's - it's like getting a KW. So to me it's obvious choice the ST's pricepoint and performance
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      10-12-2010, 10:31 PM   #13
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which one can go lower. do they both have warranty?
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Warranty
ST Coilovers offer a 5 year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser
KW Coilover systems offer a full Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser

ST V1 Lowering Rates:
Front -1.2"-2.4"
Rear -1.0"-2.2"

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      10-17-2010, 12:35 AM   #15
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I have had the st's for about 6 month's now and very happy with them.
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Just purchased a used ST coilover from a member. I will PM you about my impression as soon as i have them installed this week. I honestly think you should take a ride cars that have both setup and decide from there.

UPDATE:
Just had the ST coilovers installed. And let me tell you, I was very surprised at how nice and compliant the ride was. From my experiences with coilovers, they rode very stiff, and were bone jarring. But this coilover was the exact opposite. The ride was very nice, not stiff, and most importantly, non bone jarring. It was so comfortable driving on freeway that I even forgot i was riding on coilovers.....lol. I would highly recommend ST to anyone who are in the market for coilovers.

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So is there any update on these? I am trying to decide between the two.
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FK all day, have had them in almost all my cars. Will never buy anything else.
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      01-10-2011, 08:15 PM   #19
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Do they make fk's for an e90 xi?
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Bump, trying to gauge any more input on this
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