Tied between height + dampening or just height adjustibility

mikeokimster · 03-10-2009, 04:04 PM

I am looking at some FK Silverline's. Not sure if I really will be needing both height and dampening adjustability or just height control. I am worried that the preloaded settings my not suite my semi-aggressive stiffness ride quality. Any of you guys with adjustable dampening just use the preloaded settings? That is my worry if I do end up getting the silverline x's.

Driving environment:
-Smooth roads with minimal road defects
-No tracking, but enthusiast style driving
-No worries on stiffness(drove my friends evo X and didn't mind)

MuchMoore · 03-10-2009, 09:35 PM

If youre going to spend the money on coilovers, they might as well be height and dampening adjustable.

branabolic · 03-11-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MuchMoore

If youre going to spend the money on coilovers, they might as well be height and dampening adjustable.

+1000. and the difference in price on the FK's is only a couple hundred bucks so you might as well go for it. do it right the first time and you'll have no regrets down the road

aut0sh0cker · 03-11-2009, 12:26 PM

what they said^

think of it this way:

1. You buy the height adjustable only ones and you dont like the ride dampening --> you are screwed!

2. You buy the height and dampening adjustable ones and you dont like the ride dampening --> you adjust the dampening and be on your merry way!

bayerischeperformance · 03-14-2009, 05:40 PM

you should look at AST's as well, the 4100's are a great setup. Put a set of 4100's with custom spring rates on a 335 coupe to run one lap and the setup was awesome.

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mikeokimster Lieutenant Colonel 205 Rep 1,699 Posts Drives: e90 jerez m3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Seattle, WA iTrader: (10)	Tied between height + dampening or just height adjustibility I am looking at some FK Silverline's. Not sure if I really will be needing both height and dampening adjustability or just height control. I am worried that the preloaded settings my not suite my semi-aggressive stiffness ride quality. Any of you guys with adjustable dampening just use the preloaded settings? That is my worry if I do end up getting the silverline x's. Driving environment: -Smooth roads with minimal road defects -No tracking, but enthusiast style driving -No worries on stiffness(drove my friends evo X and didn't mind) __________________ Current: 10' E90 Jerez M3 DCT ///Mods: Xpel front clip wrap, Nokya 2500k H8 halos, matte grills, IND reflectors, scoops, MS drop-in, MS track pipes, Dinan exhaust, 240E, ESS tune, BBS CHR, s04 255x35 295x30, KW Clubsports, ceramic pads Retired: 08' E92 328i JB 6mt 212 rwhp 190 rwtq
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aut0sh0cker meh 123 Rep 1,756 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 iTrader: (2)	what they said^ think of it this way: 1. You buy the height adjustable only ones and you dont like the ride dampening --> you are screwed! 2. You buy the height and dampening adjustable ones and you dont like the ride dampening --> you adjust the dampening and be on your merry way!
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bayerischeperformance Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 237 Posts Drives: e46 m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fairfax, va iTrader: (3)	you should look at AST's as well, the 4100's are a great setup. Put a set of 4100's with custom spring rates on a 335 coupe to run one lap and the setup was awesome.
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