Suspension adjustment - bump/rebound

bryce · 15-03-2009, 06:16 PM

I fitted KW V3s to my car round christmas last year, but Ive only just started to use the car properly again.

I set the bump and rebound to KW's reccommended spec, which I found superb to start with, but the more Ive used the car, the more I found it was a bit hard and didnt soak up bumps.

Since then Ive adjusted everything to basically the softest setting on both bump and rebound. The ride is now perfect comfort wise, but the car now doesnt seem as stable - particularly at higher speeds. Ive noticed when over taking and pulling back in, the car seems to float quite a bit. I have a basic understanding of how the susp works, and I believe this is caused by me now running more on the springs, and apposed to the dampers/ shockers.

Is it possible to keep the softness of my current settings, but bring back that planted / stable feel I had before. Or is it a case of compromising one to improve t'other.

Cheers

ps. Ive found this guide quite useful... http://www.koni-na.com/pdfcatalogs/K...ortCatalog.pdf

15-03-2009, 06:16 PM	#1
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	Suspension adjustment - bump/rebound I fitted KW V3s to my car round christmas last year, but Ive only just started to use the car properly again. I set the bump and rebound to KW's reccommended spec, which I found superb to start with, but the more Ive used the car, the more I found it was a bit hard and didnt soak up bumps. Since then Ive adjusted everything to basically the softest setting on both bump and rebound. The ride is now perfect comfort wise, but the car now doesnt seem as stable - particularly at higher speeds. Ive noticed when over taking and pulling back in, the car seems to float quite a bit. I have a basic understanding of how the susp works, and I believe this is caused by me now running more on the springs, and apposed to the dampers/ shockers. Is it possible to keep the softness of my current settings, but bring back that planted / stable feel I had before. Or is it a case of compromising one to improve t'other. Cheers ps. Ive found this guide quite useful... http://www.koni-na.com/pdfcatalogs/K...ortCatalog.pdf