FK AK Street Coilovers - Any Good?

[MrP]

I'm looking at getting a cheap set of coilovers for the GTi (Only temporary until next summer)...

I'm looking at either JOM or FK AK Streets..

I know what JOM are like as I've been in a 6n2 with them on.. Has anyone got or tried FK AK's? If so, what are they like?

[6N2 GTI 00]

You’re probably best off waiting really mate, especially with winter coming up.
Apparently the JOM and other similar variants use really poor materials which are prone to corroding/seizing.

The better brands such as AP & Weitec use Stainless steel so you don’t have any problems there.

JOM's cost around £150-170 for a set compared to the AP's which are around £339.
It’s worth spending that extra £150+ for quality assurances and probably improved ride comfort.

[Bradley]

Agree with Ben to be honest.There is no point really in spending money on some cheap coilovers just for winter time.I'd wait a while and get some half decent ones it will be alot more beneficial dude.

Would recommend Weitecs to you anyday.

[6N2 GTI 00]

Yeah Weitecs are very good as Bradley

I thought your GTI was already lowered though Mr P?

[MrP]

You’re probably best off waiting really mate, especially with winter coming up.
Apparently the JOM and other similar variants use really poor materials which are prone to corroding/seizing.

The better brands such as AP & Weitec use Stainless steel so you don’t have any problems there.

JOM's cost around £150-170 for a set compared to the AP's which are around £339.
It’s worth spending that extra £150+ for quality assurances and probably improved ride comfort.

Well, budget is a factor currently and my current set up is rather crap in comparison to budget coilovers, which is saying something...

I don't have the cash for anything nicer and I can't deal with my current set up any longer....

I know that cheap coilovers are crap and don't last more than around 18months until they start to die unless you really look after them.. My current set-up is far too stiff and need something softer as I live in the pot hole capital and I'm fed up with constant banging.. My mates 6n2 with the JOM coilovers is a 100x better ride on the same roads than mine is currently, so I want some.. I was just testing the water with FK AP's as they are in the same price budget.

[6N2 GTI 00]

What set up do you have at the moment then?
Its understanable changing them if your not happy with your current ride comfort but I guess if your going to upgrade to better coilovers in the summer anyway it might be a bit of a waste.

If your working to a budget though it is understandable from my experience with coilovers they are all pretty harsh.

[MrP]

What set up do you have at the moment then?
Its understanable changing them if your not happy with your current ride comfort but I guess if your going to upgrade to better coilovers in the summer anyway it might be a bit of a waste.

If your working to a budget though it is understandable from my experience with coilovers they are all pretty harsh.

TA Tecnics spring and damper kit -60mm... Don't get me wrong.. It's not too bad, but, compared to the JOM coilovers the difference is unreal.. I know JOM aren't great, but in comparison to mine over harsh roads they are! £200 now... Plan is run them for 6 months, flog them for £100 easily when I'm done with them.. Plus with what I'll sell my current set up for.. It'll cost me £50 max for 6 months coilovers.. Twisted logic I know, but I don't have the patience or cash to buy better at the moment.. It's a short temporary fix until I have saved enough..

[6N2 GTI 00]

Thatr's fair enough dude, for £50 its worth doing and you should easily get £100 back for the coilovers.
How come your current set up is so harsh though? normally shocks & springs offer a smoother ride comfort.

[MrP]

Thatr's fair enough dude, for £50 its worth doing and you should easily get £100 back for the coilovers.
How come your current set up is so harsh though? normally shocks & springs offer a smoother ride comfort.

No idea, I think the are just really really stiff.. and Sheffield roads are unbelievably bad, pot holes everywhere, it's like being off road... I wasn't even bothered about cheap coilovers, like they weren't even an option or consideration, but when I went in my mates with the JOM coilovers I couldn't believe the difference between his and mine.. For the money it's worth every penny.

[Godderz23]

I've got a set of JOM ones on mine. So far so good, had them 9 months and they have been fine.

We'll see how they cope through the winter though.