MC

I picked up a set of Koni shocks last night. I need some advice setting them up.

I currently have Neuspeed race springs and Stock sport shocks. There is a slight rake towards the front end.

The Rear koni shock is preset for ride height. Is it lower than a stock strut? Or will it sit exactly how it does now?

The rear shock has Compression adjustment. Where should I set it? Hard or soft? Half way?


The front shocks have Two ride height settings. The stock Audi perches sit on a ring. You can use a spacer (included) or run without it. If I use the spacer will it sit at stock height?

What firmness setting should I run on the front shocks?


thanks

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CraigB

They're off the car now. I didn't have them set firm enough. They were on the factory setting (...whatever that is). I never could get a straight answer on how to set them and didn't feel like paying $400 for removal/install 'til I got it right. I have Bilsteins now.<p><a href="http://www.users.uswest.net/~craiger/a4main.htm">
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EdP

You'll need to test out the settings. You got a light car, and anyone here will have a setup that's completely unlike your ride. So, figure out your need, typical driving requirements, and start with a lower compression setting, say 3 clicks under half. If you notice float, roll, or poor tracking over poor road conditions, turn it up.

Are the shock with a remote? Easy access?

MC

I guess this controls the unsprung weight. I am going to try 3/4's all around.. Full hard and its hard to even move the shaft.. These are low pres race shocks.

The problem is that you have to remove the shocks in order to adjust them.

I am going to run at the Sep 23 track event at Firebird. I will test them out at the track.

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EdP

The compression setting (if there was one), modifies, i simle terms, the "softness" of the ride, allowing the wheels to increase movement response to bumps. Rebound controls the speed in which the wheels get back to the ground in recovery to the bump. IT's a delicate balance between the two that's dependent on weight, response requirements and ride desires.

If you want quick road recovery, go to the higher side, but it will make for a harsher ride; not nearly as bad if the setting was for compression. That would pound your kidneys. Too high rebound is harsh becasue the rebound response isn't in sync with the frequency of recovery. too quick rebound will "push" the car up before it's clear of the "bump". You want the recovery to get the wheel back in contact with the road ASAP, but not too much as to upset the balance of the car.

MC

I figure I cant go wrong..


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EdP

Should be okay, Your lighter car may nake that work.