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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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Anyone know much about setting up your adjustable suspension? I have installed KYB AGX's on my car, but don't know how to tell if its right. I understand personal preference but whats bad for the parts are bad for me. Also, how long do the springs take to settle? Does it drop more? thanks

nobody can help? Damn, guess its trial and error then.

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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Topend
Damn, guess its trial and error then.
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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Well, we can give you much better advice if you tell us what's wrong.

Is the car bouncing all over the place?
Are your teeth rattling when you hit a speed bump?

We can't read minds, ya know. :run:
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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springs will usually settle in a week... pple say the car drops a little bit more, but I didn't notice it on my GC/Koni's. If you have coilovers, get the car corner weighted. If its just springs and shocks, get an alignment and you ought to be ok.
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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well it rides better than the S13 fastback i had with tein basic coilovers as far as comfort. but im pretty low so wuz wondering if i should turn up the damper pressure? also, how tight are you supposed to get the top nut? I dont wanna spin the rod or grip it with pliers.
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 07:43 AM
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you will know the shocks are set too soft if you keep boucing more than once after a bump. too hard if you feel that you are losing grip through bumps. anything inside that range is basically personal preferance.
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