Ben3.2TT@BC

It took a mechanically challenged noob like me 3+ hours to complete the job with 3 wheels removed (I later found out removing the front was not necessary). The rear rebound settings are PITA to adjust. Like Joe suggested, I had to remove the rear wheel liner to get to the dial and the freaking pin holes are so small. The left side was tolerable, but on the right side there are some hoses in the way so my GF graciously offered her service since she could get her hands around those hoses. I may be cutting a hole in the fender liner for ease of adjustment in the future.

The installer who did my coilovers didn't do any adjustment for me. So I found out the front rebound took me about 4 turns to completely close it, rear compression was already set at fully closed, and the rear rebound took about ten or so 1/4 turns to close.

One question I have is where is the compression setting for the front? The manual mentions something behind the adjustment grooves on the shock body but I couldn't feel anything there. I did see some kind of adjustment on the purple collar that sits below the spring on the adjusting grooves. Is that the spot for adjusting compressoin?

Okay boys, here is what I am going to ask Santa for Christmas.

I want this
<img src="http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/OBJECTS/51800/51707.JPG">

If I behave myself, perhaps I will ask for this as well.
<img src="http://www.awe-tuning.com/media/products/moton/r32_clubsport.jpg">

joe@vwvortex

which is accessible under the wheel hub where the strut is inserted. If you put the car up on jackstands it makes it easier. Also there is limted space - so I cut about 1/4 inch off my allen key to make fit in easier.

Ben3.2TT@BC

Thanks for the tip. I will go tighten whatever I untighten yesterday. :-P