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03-11-2012, 06:42 PM | #1 | ||
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I have koni adjustable shocks fitted front and rear on my XW.
What is the best way to set them up for street/strip duties. I have them set fairly firm atm. Should the rears be set up soft? It has been a long time since I messed with the adjustment, but I think you can only adjust compression, and not rebound. I have reasonably new Lovell rear leaf springs, and old 6 cyl springs in the front. cheers |
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22-11-2012, 12:09 AM | #2 | |||
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Anyone got any tips?
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22-11-2012, 08:22 AM | #3 | ||
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we don't have springs, but use Strange double adjustable with leaf springs, set on soft. 60's 1.28 on 10.5'' slick and 1.30 on 275 Radial.
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26-11-2012, 06:06 PM | #4 | ||
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Soft enough to prevent axle tramp.. Its all in the combo ..
Start soft and work your way up then fine tune .. keep a book of settings and time slips..
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26-11-2012, 06:12 PM | #5 | ||
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Wot he said.
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27-11-2012, 03:46 AM | #6 | ||
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Are they the reds or the yellows?
You want a 50/50 so if reds set em soft [youve only got 3 settings, the yellows have 5] I'm on the middle setting and they are quite firm. [reds]
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28-11-2012, 12:52 PM | #7 | ||
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Thanks, they are the reds, so have limited adjustment. I will soften them up and see how it goes.
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