Anyone heard of FK silverline X coilover?

z4mber · 09-09-2008, 12:28 AM

I was talking to a guy from SPP about suspension and he recommended FK silverline X. Anyone heard about this suspension or has it on their cars?

"We are sending an order to FK in Germany. I would recommend the FK silverline X. Its koni based and comes with a lifetime warranty. Its like the V2 in that it has valving adjustment. It’s a stainless steel body which is better for dealing with the weather and its elements. "

and it is 150 cheaper than KW v2

Craig@SupremePower · 09-09-2008, 08:36 AM

They've been around for years bro i had em on my E46 and loved em... i'll be ordering a set for my 09' as well!!

.... Also right now with Intro pricing and free shipping their $200 + cheaper than the KW's!!

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Originally Posted by z4mber

I was talking to a guy from SPP about suspension and he recommended FK silverline X. Anyone heard about this suspension or has it on their cars?

"We are sending an order to FK in Germany. I would recommend the FK silverline X. Its koni based and comes with a lifetime warranty. Its like the V2 in that it has valving adjustment. It’s a stainless steel body which is better for dealing with the weather and its elements. "

and it is 150 cheaper than KW v2

S4to335 · 09-09-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

They've been around for years bro i had em on my E46 and loved em... i'll be ordering a set for my 09' as well!!

.... Also right now with Intro pricing and free shipping their $200 + cheaper than the KW's!!

are you guys still recommending the PSS9. BTW, how do I do a warranty claim on the PSS9s...I bought them from Eric about 1.5 years ago...but I dont know where my receipt is..I got married.. moved in with her..lost 99% of my stuff. Ugh.

Craig@SupremePower · 09-09-2008, 09:57 AM

Give Eric a shout bro.... i'm sure he has it in the system!! 714 632-1951

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are you guys still recommending the PSS9. BTW, how do I do a warranty claim on the PSS9s...I bought them from Eric about 1.5 years ago...but I dont know where my receipt is..I got married.. moved in with her..lost 99% of my stuff. Ugh.

S4to335 · 09-09-2008, 10:39 AM

Thanks..still seeing if it is just loose..(installation issue that finally caught up with the car) or something else. Already changed the front sway bar bushings..still got a clunking sound in LF corner.

Higgins · 10-15-2008, 02:21 AM

FK Silverline X kits are great. They are made in Germany and are basically identical to KW Variant 2. They both have dampers made by Koni. They have the just slightly different valving, but are 95% identical. Both are feature stainless steel housings as well.
Differences are that FKs kits have stainless steel locking rings, and rear collars, which are a nice feature. KWs have plastic rings and a steel rear collar. Both kits are awesome. I personally run FK Silverline X on my car, and could not be more happy with them.

dArNeLLi · 10-15-2008, 09:05 AM

how does the FK compare to the pss10's? i'm in the market for coilovers now, but trying to get all the info i can. i've test driven/ridden in a v1 setup and wasn't all that impressed by it?

z4mber · 10-15-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dArNeLLi

how does the FK compare to the pss10's? i'm in the market for coilovers now, but trying to get all the info i can. i've test driven/ridden in a v1 setup and wasn't all that impressed by it?

i thought u want to come see my led..lol

Ron@Modbargains · 10-15-2008, 02:23 PM

FK is a decent brand they've been bigger in the VW world, then in the BMW. But in comparison to the Bilsteins I think I'd pick the Bilsteins but then honestly why not just go with the KW's.

pittyinSC · 10-15-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron************

FK is a decent brand they've been bigger in the VW world, then in the BMW. But in comparison to the Bilsteins I think I'd pick the Bilsteins but then honestly why not just go with the KW's.

+1 I love my KW's

Craig@SupremePower · 10-15-2008, 04:06 PM

We sell em all and i'm going with FK due to my personal experiences with em and at our introductory prices with free shipping you can't beat em!!

dArNeLLi · 10-15-2008, 04:21 PM

are the kws that much better than the bilsteins? the only feedback i've heard were that bilsteins show wear/tear after 10K miles or so..

and is kwv3 really necessary compared to kwv2s?

sorry to threadjack

Higgins · 10-16-2008, 09:38 AM

KW Variant 3 is not really worth it if you are not planning on going to the track every other weekend... V2 or Silverline X for a better price is by far enough for a daily driver..

Both have lifetime warranties.

Malek@MRF · 10-16-2008, 01:10 PM

I'de rather have the Bilstein's over the V2's. V3's are nice for those of us who know what we are adjusting and its effects.

dArNeLLi · 10-16-2008, 01:32 PM

how is the wear/tear of the bilsteins, how long am i looking at before replacement? i've been leaning towards bilsteins more as well..

Malek@MRF · 10-17-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dArNeLLi

how is the wear/tear of the bilsteins, how long am i looking at before replacement? i've been leaning towards bilsteins more as well..

Bilsteins have lifetime warranty on the shocks. Properly designed springs don't really wear out.

dArNeLLi · 10-17-2008, 04:59 PM

as well as the shock portion i assume? thanks for the info

Malek@MRF · 10-17-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dArNeLLi

as well as the shock portion i assume? thanks for the info

The shocks on Bilstein's have a lifetime warranty. Springs don't need a warranty unless they are truly defective (slim to none chance).

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Higgins New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	FK Silverline X kits are great. They are made in Germany and are basically identical to KW Variant 2. They both have dampers made by Koni. They have the just slightly different valving, but are 95% identical. Both are feature stainless steel housings as well. Differences are that FKs kits have stainless steel locking rings, and rear collars, which are a nice feature. KWs have plastic rings and a steel rear collar. Both kits are awesome. I personally run FK Silverline X on my car, and could not be more happy with them.
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