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StreetSports still not feeling right?

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Old 09-14-2005, 02:05 PM
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Default yeah, like that. all KONI rear A4/S4 B5 quattro dampers are externally adjustable...

...if you can get to the adjuster. I'd spray a coat of paint or sealer on that to minimize rusting.
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Default yes, subjective mainly...

...on one hand, set ride height so you like the way the car looks.

On the other is setting it for the dampers/bump stops.

As for rake (higher or lower front to rear), a little higher in the rear will help a bit with the handling. But I'd keep it to 1/2" difference or less.
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Default yes, you are adjusting compromises. for you, i'd move back to the extremes...

...you've played around so much, you have have adjusted yourself into a hole.

Go to full soft rear, full hard front for a couple days, then full hard rear and full soft front for a couple days (same drive).

Take notes on what each is doing.

After that, go mid front and rear and take notes.

But for you, it may just be that it'll never be perfect. It is definitely not a lack of effort on your part, as can be the case with some people.
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Default Wait, are the TS and SS teh same shocks just valved differently?

They seem to be on the rear. I know tha TrackSports also come with linear springs and proper perches.... but is teh shock the same?
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