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

Nords · 15-03-2009, 06:48 PM

I'm on Intrax and on the road I put all the settings to max softness and it seems fine. Not helpful I know, but email Thorney perhaps? He knows a fair bit about KWs.

SpineOnABap · 15-03-2009, 06:54 PM

My own view is it's a science and best left to someone who really knows what they're doing.

**glendog74** · 15-03-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SpineOnABap

My own view is it's a science and best left to someone who really knows what they're doing.

Agreed! Either that or revert to your previous harder settings and stop being a puff! Or fit a squidgy cushion under your butt...

CATDT · 15-03-2009, 08:29 PM

Bryce

Colin says you're welcome to give him a call (01234 757633) as the quickest answer for you. He will penn a reply for all to read but it will be about a page long. He's out this evening and we have a corporate event tomorrow, so the earliest for his view here will be tomorrow evening.

Jo

**Mark CSL** · 15-03-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glendog74

Agreed! Either that or revert to your previous harder settings and stop being a puff! Or fit a squidgy cushion under your butt...

**shimmy** · 15-03-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nords

I'm on Intrax and on the road I put all the settings to max softness and it seems fine. Not helpful I know, but email Thorney perhaps? He knows a fair bit about KWs.

jeez thats soft Nords

standard CSL suspension is about -20F -25R and is better than stock on Intrax i have found

Nords · 15-03-2009, 09:16 PM

Yep, I'm on -40 back and front? I might try those settings, what ride height?

_Nathan_ · 15-03-2009, 09:24 PM

Nords - you have 50 clicks on the rear if your dampers are the same as mine.

Make sure you have the same spring rates before you start comparing damping clicks

Nords · 15-03-2009, 09:29 PM

How do I check that?

Mine are like these (Shimmys), except they have red bodys, rather than grey/beige or whatever it is...

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

15-03-2009, 08:29 PM	#5
CATDT S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 140 Casino cash: $1292	Bryce Colin says you're welcome to give him a call (01234 757633) as the quickest answer for you. He will penn a reply for all to read but it will be about a page long. He's out this evening and we have a corporate event tomorrow, so the earliest for his view here will be tomorrow evening. Jo __________________ __________________ http://www.catdrivertraining.co.uk "It's run by a top team of people and we thoroughly recommend them - Fifth Gear."

15-03-2009, 06:48 PM	#2
Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	I'm on Intrax and on the road I put all the settings to max softness and it seems fine. Not helpful I know, but email Thorney perhaps? He knows a fair bit about KWs.

15-03-2009, 06:54 PM	#3
SpineOnABap S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 561 Casino cash: $5714	My own view is it's a science and best left to someone who really knows what they're doing.

15-03-2009, 09:16 PM	#8
Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	Yep, I'm on -40 back and front? I might try those settings, what ride height?

15-03-2009, 09:24 PM	#9
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Nords - you have 50 clicks on the rear if your dampers are the same as mine. Make sure you have the same spring rates before you start comparing damping clicks

15-03-2009, 09:29 PM	#10
Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	How do I check that? Mine are like these (Shimmys), except they have red bodys, rather than grey/beige or whatever it is...