Pss9 stiffness adjustment?
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Pss9 stiffness adjustment?
Just wanted to confirm twelve o' clock is the notch where the setting is (for rear shocks), but what about front shocks? I did a search on the topic but they are very confusing indeed.
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winsome,
When I had PSS-9's, this is how I adjusted them:
To adjust shocks, turn **** counterclockwise to find stiffest setting (1) and then turn dial back, feeling for clicks. (+=stiffer) It might help to mark the spot on the shock body where the softest or stiffest setting is with a dab of paint.
When I had PSS-9's, this is how I adjusted them:
To adjust shocks, turn **** counterclockwise to find stiffest setting (1) and then turn dial back, feeling for clicks. (+=stiffer) It might help to mark the spot on the shock body where the softest or stiffest setting is with a dab of paint.
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winsome,
The dials aren't always installed well aligned with a reference point. Turn the dial clockwise or counterclockwise until it won't turn anymore and then you are at either 1 or 9. Then make a mark on the shock body to keep track of your setting.
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The dials aren't always installed well aligned with a reference point. Turn the dial clockwise or counterclockwise until it won't turn anymore and then you are at either 1 or 9. Then make a mark on the shock body to keep track of your setting.
Good luck
Skip
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At VIR this past weekend, I found that on one of my front shocks, there are no clicks. The dial does have the stop in either direction. My front shocks have a white line on the side of the barrel below the ****. The problem is you can't see this unless the car is up on a lift. Would have been nice if the fronts where adjustable from the top of the shock.
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Originally Posted by Matt Vaughan
Mark,
FWIW, counter-clockwise is softer.
FWIW, counter-clockwise is softer.
BTW, I have never lifted the car to adjust them. You can reach both fronts and rears easily lying on the ground. I just roll the adjuster from bump to bump and set them in the middle for street use. For track, rears on full hard, fronts in the middle.
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Originally Posted by Matt Vaughan
Mark,
FWIW, counter-clockwise is softer.
FWIW, counter-clockwise is softer.
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Guys,
I may have heard it incorrectly, but I called Steve Weiner a couple of years ago and I thought that's what he said. Maybe he said counter clockwise is softer and I got it all wrong. Sure wouldn't be the first time.
I may have heard it incorrectly, but I called Steve Weiner a couple of years ago and I thought that's what he said. Maybe he said counter clockwise is softer and I got it all wrong. Sure wouldn't be the first time.
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I guess if you run somewhere in the middle it doesn't really matter which way is softer/stiffer. If you run closer to either end it's very obvious, it's either pretty stiff or too soft.
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I am blessed with the ability to know which way to screw in a light bulb, so I did not want to push it with PSS9. No disparagement intended for those whose intended use benefits from them, but this adjustment confusion is one of the reasons I went with what I have.
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Mark was exactly right in his first post. Full counterclockwise is for the hardest setting. It's very easy to remember: just remember that it's exactly the opposite of what it should be. You'd think that "loosening" the thumbwheel would "loosen" the shocks but it's opposite.
Terry- you're absolutely right there's adjustment confusion. I've heard stories of people around here being found at track events with their suspension on full soft accidentally.
Terry- you're absolutely right there's adjustment confusion. I've heard stories of people around here being found at track events with their suspension on full soft accidentally.
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1=Stiff
9=Soft
German perception. Well, of course #1 is stiff, stiff is the starting point.
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If the *** is installed backwards there will be no clicks. The convex ball is on the ***. Take it off and check that it is installed properly. Of course there is no sound, just a feel.
PSS9s for the 996 have the *** on the top. Very easy.
9=Soft
German perception. Well, of course #1 is stiff, stiff is the starting point.
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I found that on one of my front shocks, there are no clicks. The dial does have the stop in either direction. My front shocks have a white line on the side of the barrel below the ****. The problem is you can't see this unless the car is up on a lift. Would have been nice if the fronts where adjustable from the top of the shock.
PSS9s for the 996 have the *** on the top. Very easy.
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All - Mark in Balt was correct - counter-clockwise is stiff (1)
Randy - how easy is it to make that change because I don't think any of my dials have a click. Can I do it with the shock on the car and does it affect anything.
-Skip
Randy - how easy is it to make that change because I don't think any of my dials have a click. Can I do it with the shock on the car and does it affect anything.
-Skip
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I could have sworn clockwise was stiffer. Each time I'm under the car I think of "tightening down" the suspension, as I cannot see while reaching under the car. I wonder if there are differences between those purchased in the U.S. vs. Europe? Mine were purchased from Gert in 2001 so they're older.
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Skip. You do not need to remove the shocks, but you must lift the car. The fronts are on the very bottom of the shocktower and you need a visual and elbow room. I did mine on jack stands. You only need a very small allen wrench to operate the set screw.