Function & Form vs Ground Control/ Koni Yellows Opinions
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Function & Form vs Ground Control/ Koni Yellows Opinions
Im stuck on which one to get for my integra. Its my daily but I also am gonna auto cross it. Im looking for something stiff but still comfortable. Let me know your opinions on these two. Thanks.
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Re: (Mr JDM South)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr JDM South »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just missed a set of GC coils on ebay 
but i did see that weaksauceparts.com has FUNCTION & FORM TYPE II COILOVERS for 1k
i cant make up my mind though
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do it!!
but i did see that weaksauceparts.com has FUNCTION & FORM TYPE II COILOVERS for 1ki cant make up my mind though
</TD></TR></TABLE>do it!!
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Re: (Pworld)
id stay away from function forms.
their warranty isn't worth the price you pay for them. in order for the warranty to be effective, you must get them installed at a professional shop and provide a valid reciept. otherwise, no warranty for j00.
how do i know? because 1 month after installing the FF2's the adjustment **** on one of the coilovers seized and completely broke off. tried to redeem the warranty and got denied because we didnt take them to a freakin shop to get installed.
lesson of the day: do your shopping/research and find something with a good warranty that won't dick you around.
their warranty isn't worth the price you pay for them. in order for the warranty to be effective, you must get them installed at a professional shop and provide a valid reciept. otherwise, no warranty for j00.
how do i know? because 1 month after installing the FF2's the adjustment **** on one of the coilovers seized and completely broke off. tried to redeem the warranty and got denied because we didnt take them to a freakin shop to get installed.
lesson of the day: do your shopping/research and find something with a good warranty that won't dick you around.
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Re: (mormonboy)
^^ ouch
considering some people on here can wrench better than a lot of the mechanics that work in small shops
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i once was in a situation similar to yours. i chose against the konis and regret that i did, even though my omnis ride excellent.
considering some people on here can wrench better than a lot of the mechanics that work in small shops
edit:
i once was in a situation similar to yours. i chose against the konis and regret that i did, even though my omnis ride excellent.
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Re: (mormonboy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mormonboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">id stay away from function forms.
their warranty isn't worth the price you pay for them. in order for the warranty to be effective, you must get them installed at a professional shop and provide a valid reciept. otherwise, no warranty for j00.
how do i know? because 1 month after installing the FF2's the adjustment **** on one of the coilovers seized and completely broke off. tried to redeem the warranty and got denied because we didnt take them to a freakin shop to get installed.
lesson of the day: do your shopping/research and find something with a good warranty that won't dick you around.
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That is incorrect im sure, im not trying to start a battle on the forums, so we can PM it out if necessary. But It must be purchased from an authorized dealer and thats the reason for showing the proof of purchase. Your adjustment **** issue is covered under the warranty.
I just wanted to clear that up
their warranty isn't worth the price you pay for them. in order for the warranty to be effective, you must get them installed at a professional shop and provide a valid reciept. otherwise, no warranty for j00.
how do i know? because 1 month after installing the FF2's the adjustment **** on one of the coilovers seized and completely broke off. tried to redeem the warranty and got denied because we didnt take them to a freakin shop to get installed.
lesson of the day: do your shopping/research and find something with a good warranty that won't dick you around.
</TD></TR></TABLE>That is incorrect im sure, im not trying to start a battle on the forums, so we can PM it out if necessary. But It must be purchased from an authorized dealer and thats the reason for showing the proof of purchase. Your adjustment **** issue is covered under the warranty.
I just wanted to clear that up
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Re: (mormonboy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mormonboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ill post a copy of the warranty card later today.
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Thats great, but im trying to understand the part where you contacted us and were denied your warranty because it was not installed at a professional shop. I have not heard that here before, and i just asked around and everybody seemed to agree with me that we have not denied a warranty because of that. I can probably say that 50 percent or more of our customers install the product on there own. People come to us with all kinds of crazy claims, so we do have pre-cautionary mesaures we take. Warranty policies are subject to change, thats why its best to always contact the manufacture if you have any questions.
I just want to make sure the right information is being put out there and not twisted, and if that was your experience that its addressed at our office and in the future.
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Thats great, but im trying to understand the part where you contacted us and were denied your warranty because it was not installed at a professional shop. I have not heard that here before, and i just asked around and everybody seemed to agree with me that we have not denied a warranty because of that. I can probably say that 50 percent or more of our customers install the product on there own. People come to us with all kinds of crazy claims, so we do have pre-cautionary mesaures we take. Warranty policies are subject to change, thats why its best to always contact the manufacture if you have any questions.
I just want to make sure the right information is being put out there and not twisted, and if that was your experience that its addressed at our office and in the future.
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Re: (Pworld)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pworld »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Thats great, but im trying to understand the part where you contacted us and were denied your warranty because it was not installed at a professional shop. I have not heard that here before, and i just asked around and everybody seemed to agree with me that we have not denied a warranty because of that. I can probably say that 50 percent or more of our customers install the product on there own. People come to us with all kinds of crazy claims, so we do have pre-cautionary mesaures we take. Warranty policies are subject to change, thats why its best to always contact the manufacture if you have any questions.
I just want to make sure the right information is being put out there and not twisted, and if that was your experience that its addressed at our office and in the future. </TD></TR></TABLE>
To clear things up I was the one who was denied the warranty. Mormonboy is local and is posting up on my behalf. I don't have the message anymore but after submitting my problem through the website contact form (from before the website was being renovated) on f2autolife.com I received a message that informed me that because I did not have my coilovers professionally installed, "some incorrect installation procedures must have taken place" which lead to my shock adjustment **** seizing and snapping off. Thus, I was screwed and my shock setting is now stuck on soft on my rear drivers side.
I recieved these coilovers in april from tunerzimage, after waiting since Christmas time for them.
Pworld, if this IS covered under warranty I would be more than glad to send in the broken components (though I'll have to put my car on jackstands for however long that'll take). I do not have the little **** anymore that snapped off or the little ball that makes the click sound.
If there is any information I can provide so we can work this out please PM me and let me know.
Thats great, but im trying to understand the part where you contacted us and were denied your warranty because it was not installed at a professional shop. I have not heard that here before, and i just asked around and everybody seemed to agree with me that we have not denied a warranty because of that. I can probably say that 50 percent or more of our customers install the product on there own. People come to us with all kinds of crazy claims, so we do have pre-cautionary mesaures we take. Warranty policies are subject to change, thats why its best to always contact the manufacture if you have any questions.
I just want to make sure the right information is being put out there and not twisted, and if that was your experience that its addressed at our office and in the future.
</TD></TR></TABLE>To clear things up I was the one who was denied the warranty. Mormonboy is local and is posting up on my behalf. I don't have the message anymore but after submitting my problem through the website contact form (from before the website was being renovated) on f2autolife.com I received a message that informed me that because I did not have my coilovers professionally installed, "some incorrect installation procedures must have taken place" which lead to my shock adjustment **** seizing and snapping off. Thus, I was screwed and my shock setting is now stuck on soft on my rear drivers side.
I recieved these coilovers in april from tunerzimage, after waiting since Christmas time for them.
Pworld, if this IS covered under warranty I would be more than glad to send in the broken components (though I'll have to put my car on jackstands for however long that'll take). I do not have the little **** anymore that snapped off or the little ball that makes the click sound.
If there is any information I can provide so we can work this out please PM me and let me know.
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Re: (.Manny.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .Manny. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Koni/GC FTW!</TD></TR></TABLE> 
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .Manny. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Koni/GC FTW!</TD></TR></TABLE>
koni/gc's r coo, but if you wanted more aggressive spring rates, the OTS koni's wouldn't be sufficient enough to handle to rates. there for you'd have to fork up even more loot to have a matching shock/spring combo.
but, you can't go wrong with koni/gc if your looking for just an OTS combination.
koni/gc's r coo, but if you wanted more aggressive spring rates, the OTS koni's wouldn't be sufficient enough to handle to rates. there for you'd have to fork up even more loot to have a matching shock/spring combo.
but, you can't go wrong with koni/gc if your looking for just an OTS combination.
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Re: (Presto800)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Presto800 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
To clear things up I was the one who was denied the warranty. Mormonboy is local and is posting up on my behalf. I don't have the message anymore but after submitting my problem through the website contact form (from before the website was being renovated) on f2autolife.com I received a message that informed me that because I did not have my coilovers professionally installed, "some incorrect installation procedures must have taken place" which lead to my shock adjustment **** seizing and snapping off. Thus, I was screwed and my shock setting is now stuck on soft on my rear drivers side.
I recieved these coilovers in april from tunerzimage, after waiting since Christmas time for them.
Pworld, if this IS covered under warranty I would be more than glad to send in the broken components (though I'll have to put my car on jackstands for however long that'll take). I do not have the little **** anymore that snapped off or the little ball that makes the click sound.
If there is any information I can provide so we can work this out please PM me and let me know.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks for stepping in and speaking on the situation. you have PM
To clear things up I was the one who was denied the warranty. Mormonboy is local and is posting up on my behalf. I don't have the message anymore but after submitting my problem through the website contact form (from before the website was being renovated) on f2autolife.com I received a message that informed me that because I did not have my coilovers professionally installed, "some incorrect installation procedures must have taken place" which lead to my shock adjustment **** seizing and snapping off. Thus, I was screwed and my shock setting is now stuck on soft on my rear drivers side.
I recieved these coilovers in april from tunerzimage, after waiting since Christmas time for them.
Pworld, if this IS covered under warranty I would be more than glad to send in the broken components (though I'll have to put my car on jackstands for however long that'll take). I do not have the little **** anymore that snapped off or the little ball that makes the click sound.
If there is any information I can provide so we can work this out please PM me and let me know.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks for stepping in and speaking on the situation. you have PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dinko »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I once was in a situation similar to yours. I chose against the Koni's and regret that I did.</TD></TR></TABLE>
And I'll never let you forget it.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mormonboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Koni/GC's are cool, but if you wanted more aggressive spring rates, the OTS Koni's wouldn't be sufficient enough to handle the rates. Therefor you'd have to fork up even more loot to have a matching shock/spring combo.
but, you can't go wrong with koni/gc if your looking for just an OTS combination. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Nonsense. I have 450f/400r custom rate GC's on my Koni Yellow Sports and they only cost me $315 shipped from vtecvoodoo. The Koni Sports are suppose to handle up-to 600lb springs. I've been very successful with my spring rates/shock combo at a regional solo/autox level.
Modified by gabebauman at 4:22 PM 5/27/2008
And I'll never let you forget it.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mormonboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Koni/GC's are cool, but if you wanted more aggressive spring rates, the OTS Koni's wouldn't be sufficient enough to handle the rates. Therefor you'd have to fork up even more loot to have a matching shock/spring combo.
but, you can't go wrong with koni/gc if your looking for just an OTS combination. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Nonsense. I have 450f/400r custom rate GC's on my Koni Yellow Sports and they only cost me $315 shipped from vtecvoodoo. The Koni Sports are suppose to handle up-to 600lb springs. I've been very successful with my spring rates/shock combo at a regional solo/autox level.
Modified by gabebauman at 4:22 PM 5/27/2008
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glad to see the warranty issue resolved .
from the research that ive done it seems as if both sets prove extremely effective so majority go with either set.
im done researching ! im gonna flip a coin and decide ! if im unhappy with _____ set ill swap them with the other !
.from the research that ive done it seems as if both sets prove extremely effective so majority go with either set.
im done researching ! im gonna flip a coin and decide ! if im unhappy with _____ set ill swap them with the other !
be professional
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Re: Function & Form vs Ground Control/ Koni Yellows Opinions (skata89)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skata89 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im stuck on which one to get for my integra. Its my daily but I also am gonna auto cross it. Im looking for something stiff but still comfortable. Let me know your opinions on these two. Thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you intend to competitively autocross, then I can't imagine why you would want a Function & Form damper over a Koni 8041.
If you're out there for fun rather than to be competitive, buy whatever you want. However, if you change your mind in the future and want to be more competitive, you're going to wish you'd bought the Konis if you don't.
If you intend to competitively autocross, then I can't imagine why you would want a Function & Form damper over a Koni 8041.
If you're out there for fun rather than to be competitive, buy whatever you want. However, if you change your mind in the future and want to be more competitive, you're going to wish you'd bought the Konis if you don't.
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Re: (Presto800)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Presto800 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Still waiting on a reply from PWorld about the warranty issue. </TD></TR></TABLE>
im actually waiting on one too ; i had a random question to ask.
im actually waiting on one too ; i had a random question to ask.
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Re: (Mr JDM South)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr JDM South »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just missed a set of GC coils on ebay but i did see that weaksauceparts.com has FUNCTION & FORM TYPE II COILOVERS for 1k
i cant make up my mind though </TD></TR></TABLE>
damn!
I can get those for $650.. lol
but i did see that weaksauceparts.com has FUNCTION & FORM TYPE II COILOVERS for 1ki cant make up my mind though
</TD></TR></TABLE>damn!
I can get those for $650.. lol
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damn!
I can get those for $650.. lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
no you can't. not the new revised type II.
damn!
I can get those for $650.. lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
no you can't. not the new revised type II.
