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[alfa] Koni Shock Settings



I know how to adjust then, I
just don't know what setting I should use.


 The car is  stock except for the lowered Centerline springs. <

I'd recommend setting the shocks to the minimum setting and go for a ride.
If the car is bouncy-jouncy, reset the shocks a click firmer, and go for
another ride. When the ride gets nicely controlled, or your lap times reach
a minimum, or whatever, stop.

I'd guess _most_ people who buy adjustable shocks _probably_ set them too
firm. Every now and then I hear someone proudly proclaim how he's got his
adjustable shocks set to the full-hard settings. (Proof of manhood?) I
guess what they don't realise is that once their shocks are maxed out,
they're no longer adjustable. In other words, either they've bought shocks
which were valved too soft, they've set the shocks too stiff, or, if they
never change the setting from full hard, they could have just bought a fixed rate shock....

The classic suggestion I've always heard is front's at half setting, with rear's at the lowest. Or, try to keep about that ratio between the settings.
This sorta worked for me, but seemed too soft on the rears. I must put in the fact that my second hand Koni's are 10yrs old (!) from the date codes on them.. and maybe (ahem) there's a little wear involved. I took them out and reset to half way.. that was MUCH better, but perhaps a bit too stiff. I may try 1/4 next.
I wasn't getting good damping action with full low, which seems to say they probably are somewhat worn. Bascially it all adds up to taste and best feel and function, so try the "classic" starting point, and experiment!

Jon
77 Spider
Irvine, CA
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