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Old 09-10-2004, 11:03 AM
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Default For those with Koni Coilover, what is the best rebound damping adjustment for sport street use

I will install my Koni Coilover this weekend and I would like to do it right on first shot !! I don't want to have them to bouncy like a pogo stick (but not too hard). What is the method to adjust the Damping, just turning the strut for front and Allen Key rear ?

Also, what is the best height adjustement to have 2 fingers gap all around ?

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Default Ditto. [tracking] Except, I want mine at 1finger all around. I'm getting mine next weekend.

Pat, Where'd you get your set and for how much? If you dont mind me asking.
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Default I need to readjust mine. Anything short of 2 finger gap and you may rub..

depending on tire/wheel offset. 2 finger gap is about 1/2 way up the strut barrel acually. For some reason 2 3/4" inches is ringing a bell. I'd go about 50 -75 % firm.

I have mine set on soft and with 2 fingers I get some roll, and it feels way to soft for me.
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and hit the bump stops. <25.5" = poor handling
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that is "less than" correct?
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is halfway about 1inch above from the bottom of the coil threads?
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Default I buy them from PureMS @ $895 +shipping, very fast delivery

Talk to Mike, he is very good doing business

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yes... a good ride height is: 25.5" F and 25.625" R.
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no much higher....
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