My Koni's are complete
05-09-2006, 06:29 PM
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I use a 2.5mm allen wrench with a long tail. When I tried putting the long bar of the "L" into the hole, it started to bend and I wasn't getting any leverage. It's kind of hard to explain, but put the small end of the "L" into the adjuster hole, then think about pushing/pulling the wrench from side to side.
*CRUDE MS PAINT DRAWING WARNING*
In the picture on the left, the leverage point is too far away from the shock, so the wrench starts to bend before it moves the adjuster. By switching the long and short ends (picture on the right), you move the leverage closer to the adjuster, and the shorter bar isn't as likely to bend.
Either way, I recommend putting on a pair of gloves.
-Mike
*CRUDE MS PAINT DRAWING WARNING*
In the picture on the left, the leverage point is too far away from the shock, so the wrench starts to bend before it moves the adjuster. By switching the long and short ends (picture on the right), you move the leverage closer to the adjuster, and the shorter bar isn't as likely to bend.
Either way, I recommend putting on a pair of gloves.
-Mike
05-09-2006, 09:24 PM
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yeah sams right about everyones dampening settings being different
i set mine at i turn from full HARD in the front and one turn (i think) away from soft in the rear. love the way it handles and feels on the road.
my friend has H&R m3 suspension on his 93 BMW 325 and it's still as hell. i got so used to it that i grew to love it, and thats why my car is set the way it is.
i havent, however, tried any other settings yet. i will eventually though
i set mine at i turn from full HARD in the front and one turn (i think) away from soft in the rear. love the way it handles and feels on the road.
my friend has H&R m3 suspension on his 93 BMW 325 and it's still as hell. i got so used to it that i grew to love it, and thats why my car is set the way it is.
i havent, however, tried any other settings yet. i will eventually though
05-10-2006, 11:15 AM
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Wow, it's almost like Mike was listening when he called for the install details on his Koni's!!
Excellent description, and even better drawing.
Excellent description, and even better drawing.
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06-09-2006, 11:59 AM
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Put on Sam's sway bars, Spohn LCAs and an SLP 1LE PHB yesterday. Already had a set of Koni SAs. Unbelievable! It was a different car with just the new shocks.but now.....YAHOO! Thanks again Sam! You da man!
06-11-2006, 07:43 PM
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Its about time you got the rest of it all on there Shane. I love my Koni SA 4/4 setup and am contemplating going with some Hotchkis springs... but first I'm going to do sway bars and a few other suspension peices before I change out my stockers as they ride so well. Next time you're in town or I'm out there I'll have to take a ride in your car to see how the Hotchkis springs ride and feel with the Konis on there.