FK coilovers for s40/v40 - on offer.

[lozccw]

Just wanted to let anyone with an s40/v40 thinking of buying coilovers know that FK automotive currently has AK street coilovers for the '40 on special offer (until 7th june)

Normally £281.17, currently going for £125.48+p&p!!!

These will fit all P2 cars, and P1's if you change the front top mounts and roll bar links.

I have these on my car (as does judgeninja, siamblue, and I'm sure a few others) only height adjustable, not damping but for the price they are fantastic!

Link:
http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/en/Promotion-sale-items/Suspension-Promotion/Coilovers-Promo/Coilover-AK-Street-fit-for-Volvo-S40-V40-V-Yr-09-2003-2004.html

Hope it helps someone!

[Haizum74]

Just wanted to let anyone with an s40/v40 thinking of buying coilovers know that FK automotive currently has AK street coilovers for the '40 on special offer (until 7th june)

Normally £281.17, currently going for £125.48+p&p!!!

These will fit all P2 cars, and P1's if you change the front top mounts and roll bar links.

I have these on my car (as does judgeninja, siamblue, and I'm sure a few others) only height adjustable, not damping but for the price they are fantastic!

Link:
http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/en/Promotion-sale-items/Suspension-Promotion/Coilovers-Promo/Coilover-AK-Street-fit-for-Volvo-S40-V40-V-Yr-09-2003-2004.html

Hope it helps someone!

Are we talking P2s as from July 00 onwards? Either way thats a bargain. How is everyone finding them?

[dalhousie2008]

i just brought a set for the 850 for £250 delivered, which is still a bargain, the cheapest i could find was around £450

[lozccw]

Are we talking P2s as from July 00 onwards? Either way thats a bargain. How is everyone finding them?

Yes, even though on the website it states 2003-2004 they will fit all 2000-on P2's
I've even fitted them to a 1998 P1 by changing the front top mounts and front roll bar links (the rears are the same on all!)

I have had mine for about 2 years now and I'm personally very happy with them.
I find the ride nice and firm, but not too harsh (unless you go over a terrible piece of road - then you know about it!)
Although mine are currently on my P1 and lowered about 100mm (lowest possible setting), but will soon be changed to my P2 and raised about 25mm giving about 25-30mm tyre/arch gap (I would advise not really going lower than this with them)

They may not compare to the likes of KW, but the price doesn't compare either!! (KW's being about £1000!)

[siamblue]

Haven't fitted mine yet,but went out in the Judge's,his roads are terrible where he lives,so they should be ok for the London/Essex roads.

Gary

[lozccw]

If I remember correctly judgeninja even did a how-to on fitting these particular coilovers?

Found it!

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=41231


I have just recieved a message from Firebolt (thanks) who says that entering the code "sparen10" at the checkout gives an extra 10 euro discount (just tried it and it's all good!)
Taking the price down to £117.11 +p&p!!! (shipping is 11.99 euro - about £9.62)

(sparen10 gives -10euro off all orders over 100 euro, sparen5 gives -5euro off all orders over 50 euro)

[Haizum74]

If I remember correctly judgeninja even did a how-to on fitting these particular coilovers?

Found it!

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=41231


I have just recieved a message from Firebolt (thanks) who says that entering the code "sparen10" at the checkout gives an extra 10 euro discount (just tried it and it's all good!)
Taking the price down to £117.11 +p&p!!! (shipping is 11.99 euro - about £9.62)

(sparen10 gives -10euro off all orders over 100 euro, sparen5 gives -5euro off all orders over 50 euro)

Damn it. I can sort of afford em at that price but got friends coming over from America end of this month 3 days before payday. §§§§§§. Decisions, Decisions

[mitchyboy01]

My missus is going mental because I just ordered a set from our hol spending money!! Too cheap not too though, what a bargain.

[Haizum74]

My missus is going mental because I just ordered a set from our hol spending money!! Too cheap not too though, what a bargain.

Lol, nice one. Oh damn I think its inevitable what I am going to do here.....

[mitchyboy01]

Dooooo it. Will make me feel less of an §§§§§§§ anyway lol It charged my paypal 151 euro, which when converted is £121 all in

[LiamT4]

Lol, nice one. Oh damn I think its inevitable what I am going to do here.....

It'd be stupid not to mate, deals like this don't come along very often. I mean £120! even i'm tempted. lol

[Haizum74]

It'd be stupid not to mate, deals like this don't come along very often. I mean £120! even i'm tempted. lol

Yeh I know but I got £60 to pay for bumper. Ar5e done me sums including bills and looks like am gonna have to miss this offer. Never mind it might pop up again.

[lozccw]

Yeh I know but I got £60 to pay for bumper. Ar5e done me sums including bills and looks like am gonna have to miss this offer. Never mind it might pop up again.

I get emails from FK whenever they have offers, so I'll let you know!

[Haizum74]

I get emails from FK whenever they have offers, so I'll let you know!

Nice one, cheers.

[JUDGENINJA]

Yep pretty easy to fit if you have spare kit..I bought new tip mounts and drop links to make my life a bit easier if something breaks.

My only advice is find a socket the fits in the top mount housing on the central shaft..
Mine are fitted using an F.O.Tight method. And not torqued, only because I didn't have the socket.

[avfcs40]

Just paid for a set, but not sure which T4 to put it on.................

white or red???

[JUDGENINJA]

Well done... Should have bought two...!!

1st post welcome..

[JUDGENINJA]

..... I suppose I should really say .... Git, git, git!!!!! I paid twice as much for them!!

[siamblue]

Yep pretty easy to fit if you have spare kit..I bought new tip mounts and drop links to make my life a bit easier if something breaks.

My only advice is find a socket the fits in the top mount housing on the central shaft..
Mine are fitted using an F.O.Tight method. And not torqued, only because I didn't have the socket.

What size is it Wayne?why could you not torque it?

is Saturday or Sunday week ok for you? i got your washer pump to hand now.

[antz]

Damn im tempted!

[antz]

Ah §§§§§§ it, ordered :)

[V70 Graham]

Ah §§§§§§ it, ordered :)

Well ya did hold out for 1 hr 7 mins lol

[t5_monkey]

that's proper cheap is that

[getcarter1972]

guys - would these be suitable for my 04 v50? She is a P2 chassis right?? sorry for the dumb questions.... soooomuch to learn!

[lozccw]

guys - would these be suitable for my 04 v50? She is a P2 chassis right?? sorry for the dumb questions.... soooomuch to learn!

NO. they will only fit early model S40/V40's
1996-1999 (P1)-With P2 front top mounts and roll bar links
2000 (P1.5)-with possibly different front mounts and links
2001-early2004 (P2)-Direct fit

They won't fit any late 2004-on S40/V50's (Gen2)

[Recognized]

Just wanted to let anyone with an s40/v40 thinking of buying coilovers know that FK automotive currently has AK street coilovers for the '40 on special offer (until 7th june)

Normally £281.17, currently going for £125.48+p&p!!!

These will fit all P2 cars, and P1's if you change the front top mounts and roll bar links.

I have these on my car (as does judgeninja, siamblue, and I'm sure a few others) only height adjustable, not damping but for the price they are fantastic!

Link:
http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/en/Promotion-sale-items/Suspension-Promotion/Coilovers-Promo/Coilover-AK-Street-fit-for-Volvo-S40-V40-V-Yr-09-2003-2004.html

Hope it helps someone!

Hi! Thanks for that post! I do have 1998 v40. So what exactly to I need to change to fit those coilovers ? It easy to find anti roll bar links, but I can't find anywhere those top mounts, you mentioned. Do I need just mounts, or bearings and other bits? I can't find OEM stuff anywhere. What price did you paid 2y ago for mounts?

[antz]

Hi! Thanks for that post! I do have 1998 v40. So what exactly to I need to change to fit those coilovers ? It easy to find anti roll bar links, but I can't find anywhere those top mounts, you mentioned. Do I need just mounts, or bearings and other bits? I can't find OEM stuff anywhere. What price did you paid 2y ago for mounts?

Easiest way is to go direct to Volvo for parts. They may cost more than your local motor factors but they can get the parts correct the first time and usually within 2 days.

I renewed the top mounts on my 2003 V40 about 2 months ago and got them direct from Volvo. Think they were about £45 each from my local dealer.

[Haizum74]

Not sure which parts but here do them cheaper http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/default.php?cPath=2_532

[Recognized]

Easiest way is to go direct to Volvo for parts. They may cost more than your local motor factors but they can get the parts correct the first time and usually within 2 days.

I renewed the top mounts on my 2003 V40 about 2 months ago and got them direct from Volvo. Think they were about £45 each from my local dealer.

So for those 45 quid you got just top mounts or all those bits like in a photo, I just puzzled what to write in a shopping list :)
http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i442/judgeninja/VPCUK/Coil%20over%20-%20VPCUK/IMG_1903.jpg

[lozccw]

Hi! Thanks for that post! I do have 1998 v40. So what exactly to I need to change to fit those coilovers ? It easy to find anti roll bar links, but I can't find anywhere those top mounts, you mentioned. Do I need just mounts, or bearings and other bits? I can't find OEM stuff anywhere. What price did you paid 2y ago for mounts?

Ok.
Go to partsforvolvos.co.uk and order:
2x PFV904696 Front Strut Top Mount Plastic Bearing £13.20 each
and either
2xPFV905287 (Manual) Front Strut Top Mount £23.40 each
or if you have an auto
2xPFV904649 (Automatic) Front Strut Top Mount £20.93 each

You will also need front roll bar links:
2x PFV903845 S/V40 Series 2001 onwards Drop Link(Front) £15.26 each
But I would suggest getting meyle heavy duty ones instead:
2xPFV906650 S/V40 Series 2001 onwards Heavy Duty Drop Link(Front) £25.51 each (no difference in driving just last much longer!)

The rear mountings are identical on all P1,P1.5, and P2 cars, so you don't need to change anything.

This is exactly what I purchased to convert mine!
Hope it helps!

[antz]

I would add on an unrelated note that the FK website is stupid as I accidentally pressed a button and cancelled my order ! Had to phone up Germany direct and ask them very politely to re-instate it as I do want my coilovers :( haha idiot

[mitchyboy01]

These came through today. £120 delivered from germany WTF. Unbelievable. Heres a pic of front and rear.

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee480/mitchyboy01/S40%20T4/2012-06-07163210.jpg

[lozccw]

Just got another email from FK, the AK street coilovers are on promo again (£112.93+p&p)
But if purchased on saturday 23rd june, or sunday 24th june you get an extra 10% off! (If my calculator is working properly I make that £101.64+p&p!!)

[T4Rick]

Just got another email from FK, the AK street coilovers are on promo again (£112.93+p&p)
But if purchased on saturday 23rd june, or sunday 24th june you get an extra 10% off! (If my calculator is working properly I make that £101.64+p&p!!)

Is that £101 delivered?

[lozccw]

Is that £101 delivered?

No, it was £101+ postage.
But the offer was only valid on sat 23rd june, and sun 24th june, so has now expired!

[T4Rick]

Let us no when they come back on offer mate

[Haizum74]

^ Ditto to the above

[lozccw]

Just a quick note to let everyone know that ALL FK-automotive items are on offer this weekend.

15% off between 6:00pm friday 20th july, and 8:00am monday 23rd july.

http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/index.php?cl=search&searchparam=v40?_artperpage=48&stoken=746561C3&force_sid=&lang=1&cl=search&searchparam=v40

[T4Rick]

Whats the ride like on these coil overs is it a hard ride

[RichT4]

These are still on offer! £190.57

Alex, any other bits I need to put on my t4 2001?!
These last few posts have thrown my confidence in the bin lol

[JUDGENINJA]

Rich they are fitted to my yellow one, if you're not sure about them we can go out at the next softies meet.

They are harsh, but you get what you pay for unfortunately...

[RichT4]

Rich they are fitted to my yellow one, if you're not sure about them we can go out at the next softies meet.

They are harsh, but you get what you pay for unfortunately...

When ever I go for the meet haha, haven't been up in a while

[JUDGENINJA]

They're not compulsory, but if you make it the offers there..

[RichT4]

They're not compulsory, but if you make it the offers there..

When is the next one again?

[JUDGENINJA]

Two weeks time I believe..

[RichT4]

Hmmmm sounds tempting