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06-16-2001, 01:19 PM
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I have a 87 951. Just got my new Koni yellows, what setting should I use. The docs recommend using them as they are.
Second question : They appear to be adjustable in reboud only. Is this correct or am I missing something?
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Second question : They appear to be adjustable in reboud only. Is this correct or am I missing something?
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06-18-2001, 04:44 PM
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They are single adjustable. (meaning there is only one adjustment). But this should adjust both bump and rebound at a pre-defined rate.
Or this is what I have been told. I don't own a shock dyno, and I haven't played with them much.
Or this is what I have been told. I don't own a shock dyno, and I haven't played with them much.
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Koni Sports (Yellow) come in the single or double adjustable variety. 86 series inserts are single (rebound) only. 87 series sealed can be either. 1136 = single, 1007 = double.
Rebound is the most important adjustment, so, this is what Koni concentrates on. The documentation is correct for most applications... you should start at the lower (most CW) setting, then adjust as needed. As a general rule, no more than 1 turn from full soft is ever needed. The adjustment is there for 2 reasons in the real-world. One, is to tune the suspension easily and quickly according to road/driving conditions. The other is to compensate for wear. All shocks eventually lose some umph, and need to be replaced... with Koni's, you can extend the life greatly by using the provided adjustments.
Depending on the overall suspension setup, and, the manner in which you intend to use the shocks, ultimately determines the "correct" setting.
FWIW, with a fairly stiff suspension, I run 1/2 turn from full in the front, and, mid-position in the rear in the DRY. In the wet... both ends go to full soft because I have such stiff sways and spring rates (and no LSD)
Good Luck!
Rebound is the most important adjustment, so, this is what Koni concentrates on. The documentation is correct for most applications... you should start at the lower (most CW) setting, then adjust as needed. As a general rule, no more than 1 turn from full soft is ever needed. The adjustment is there for 2 reasons in the real-world. One, is to tune the suspension easily and quickly according to road/driving conditions. The other is to compensate for wear. All shocks eventually lose some umph, and need to be replaced... with Koni's, you can extend the life greatly by using the provided adjustments.
Depending on the overall suspension setup, and, the manner in which you intend to use the shocks, ultimately determines the "correct" setting.
FWIW, with a fairly stiff suspension, I run 1/2 turn from full in the front, and, mid-position in the rear in the DRY. In the wet... both ends go to full soft because I have such stiff sways and spring rates (and no LSD)
Good Luck!