M FK Coilovers

[BIMMERGUY91]

Has anybody tried the FK Highline Coilovers for the Z4M? Looks to be a good price and FK is usually pretty good quality. Im wanting something to lower the car a little bit and keep the ride quality close to stock

[cmark8]

I used to have the FK coilovers for my M3 and they were amazing for the street. I'm not so sure for the Z4M though, but I would definitely give them a try.

[tikamak]

How about track performance in your M3? Are they better than stock ?

[BIMMERGUY91]

Im considering it. Which FK's did you have. Im leaning towards the konigsport

[cmark8]

Originally Posted by tikamak

How about track performance in your M3? Are they better than stock ?

I did not track my M3 at all... It was my freeway monster and there is no doubt that it should be wayyyy better than stock. Pull the trigger and be a happy FK Coilover owner!

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

Im considering it. Which FK's did you have. Im leaning towards the konigsport

I bought the FK Konigsport for my M3 Vert. It's definitely worth it for the price!

Sorry for the pics, but I just sold my M3 this week and I really miss it.





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[MakoBimmer1]

Those coilovers are suspiciously cheap. Does anyone know if these are better than the H&R Coilovers as far as street ride quality?

[nadaclue]

A lot of VW guys run their cup kits. Nothing special from what I remember, but the price was always right and the quality surpassed what you'd expect from the price. I never personally ran them, but there are a lot of GTI's with them.

[cmark8]

Originally Posted by MakoBimmer1

Those coilovers are suspiciously cheap. Does anyone know if these are better than the H&R Coilovers as far as street ride quality?

I've used both FK and H&R coilovers and as far as street quality, the FK beats the H&R by far. There is nothing suspicious about this brand. It is made in Germany and it's just not exposed in the BMW crowd yet. Both setups are similar in price range, and I must say that the FK are way more forgiving to the driver's back.

[Shipkiller]

I searched the web for over an hour to find any hard information about them. Some anicdotal info that I found were from street only drivers and did not find any hard data from track drivers.
One thing that seemed to be prevalent, is their likeliness to corrode and become very hard or impossible to adjust.

Just not enough information out there on them.

[BIMMERGUY91]

Beautiful M3! Same coilovers and wheels that i want for my M Coupe. I think I am going to pull the trigger on these coilovers here soon. I dont track my car so these should be just fine.

[MakoBimmer1]

Originally Posted by cmark8

I've used both FK and H&R coilovers and as far as street quality, the FK beats the H&R by far. There is nothing suspicious about this brand. It is made in Germany and it's just not exposed in the BMW crowd yet. Both setups are similar in price range, and I must say that the FK are way more forgiving to the driver's back.

In what way do they beat the H&R? quality? Ride comfort? adjustability? I find the price to be suspicious, thats all. Im looking for coilovers to replace my H&R Springs and I dont track, just want lowering with a decent ride quality.

Thanks for all your input!

[BIMMERGUY91]

Well the konigsport is dampening adjustable for the same price of the H&R so you have the ability to control your dampening where as the H&R is pre set and some say the setting for the H&R is too stiff for daily driving. I cant comment on anything else though hopefully someone else will chime in

[cmark8]

Street-wise, they are perfect... the ride quality is way better than H&R.

If you live in CA or any place that you don't have to worry about rust, then go for the Konigsport. Otherwise go with Highline.

[BIMMERGUY91]

good to know. I live in Alabama so rust is non issue for me plus the car is a garage queen

[cmark8]

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

Beautiful M3! Same coilovers and wheels that i want for my M Coupe. I think I am going to pull the trigger on these coilovers here soon. I dont track my car so these should be just fine.

Thanks! The BBS LMs definitely gives an extra touch to any car...!

[tikamak]

I'd love it if someone with a Z4M bought these coilovers and can share with us the experience.

The price is way too attractive for an adjustable coilover set, I wouldn't worry much about these since the shocks and struts are KONI.

I'd go highline if i was you. you can't beat rust proofing for 100$ difference.

[BIMMERGUY91]

i have basically 0 need for rust proofing i live in Alabama it never snows and there is never salt on the road. I will be getting these coilovers here soon though and will let you know what i think

[MakoBimmer1]

I cant find FK Highline Coilovers anywhere online for the M Coupe. Where are you guys looking?

[BIMMERGUY91]

ecstuning.com

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-Z4-M_Ro...on/Coil_Overs/

[MakoBimmer1]

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

ecstuning.com

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-Z4-M_Ro...on/Coil_Overs/

Nothing but KW listed for M Coupes though.... Will have to call and see if same for Coupe as Roadster. Thanks for the link!

[BIMMERGUY91]

The coupe and roadster are identical Coupe does have a larger rear sway bar though

[Caddyshk]

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

The coupe and roadster are identical Coupe does have a larger rear sway bar though

- Never knew that - Real OEM 22.5 vs 21.5mm