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      12-13-2009, 04:30 PM   #1
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Let's compare FK silverline vs KW V1

anyone have idea cons and pros for both?
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      12-15-2009, 06:52 PM   #2
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KW Suspension is race proven and has a lot of history behind the company.

KW Coilover Systems are a proven system and are highly popular among car enthusiasts regardless of the make of the vehicle.

They first set set the world record with their BMW E46 M3 and beat their own record again with the Dodge ACR Viper and now the GUMPERT Apollo Sport.

All KW Coilovers also come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY

I want to assure you we are an authorized KW dealer - there has recently been a lot of grey market product dealings out there. You can verify right here to the legitimate dealers.

http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/60_D..._USA/index.php

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KW Variant 1
Sportive - Harmonic with KW factory pre-set up dampening
The ideal systems for customers wishing to rely on the experience of KW engineers, yet determine their own degree of lowering. In extensive driving tests our engineers have set the dampers for the best balance between sporty driving, comfort and safety.

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Function:
  • Optimally adjusted, sporty and comfortable dampening technology
  • Inox-line stainless steel technology at no extra charge
  • Individually height adjustable
  • German TUEV-tested lowering range
  • High-quality components for long life
  • Comprehensive documentation for ease of us
Quality:
  • Strut housings in inox-line stainless steel technology
  • Anodized aluminum spring collars and add-on pieces
  • High-quality, high-tensile racing springs
  • Special ventilation and sealing system
  • High-quality damping components
  • Hardened, chromium-plated piston rods
  • Special guide and sealing systems
  • Pistons with V-shaped Teflon seals – optimal sealing with minimal friction – temperature-resistant, durable damping technology
If you have any questions please give me a call at ************** ext 8006.

Alan
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      12-15-2009, 08:36 PM   #3
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I had FK silverline plus x's on my MKV R32. I thought the ride quality was great, as they had adjustable dampening. I bought them because they went the lowest and from what I had read were the best quality/lowering I could get unless I had wanted to wait for the B&G ones to come out. I can't attest for the KWs but everyone knows they're great coils. I do not think I would recommend getting non dampening adjustable coils from FK though. I heard they can be a bit bouncy.
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Lets see if we can open this thread back up and get a little more discussion after 6 years.
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I had them on my VW Cabrio and they were fine with my 2.slow.

They do look like one of the best priced kits out there at under $700

http://www.esetuning.com/FK-Automoti...t-p/fkbm18.htm
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After owning a set of ST's (KW V1's) and having a horrible cust. svc. experince while trying to get them dealt with for a known issue under warranty, I can safely say I will NEVER buy another KW product again. Make no mistake, when I called to have it dealt with, I was dealing with KW and not some offshoot dept. the dedicate to people who buy the lower priced version of the V1's. Also, should mention that this known issue was a KW V1 issue as well, so it wasn't just the "crappy, low cost ST's" to blame. I was WELL within their 5 year warranty, too.
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