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11-12-2008, 07:08 PM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Location: Minneapolis
Vehicle:2002 WRX Wagon WR Blue |
Used Koni shocks - expected change in feel from full soft to full firm?
I just picked up what appeared to be a great suspension setup for my needs that included Koni struts already mounted in 2002 wagon strut bodies. I wanted to test the adjustment from full stiff to full soft by hand. I first pushed the strut down and pulled it up to get a feel for the compression and rebound damping at full soft. The resistance seemed to be steady and controlled. I then turned the adjuster to full stiff and pushed down and pulled up. At full stiff I didn't notice any difference in compression, although it was much stiffer in rebound. Is this normal?
I expected the Koni's to get equally stiffer in both compression and rebound and was suprised by the fact that I found no difference in compression between full soft and full stiff. I was just pushing down on the unmounted strut by hand, but I wouldn't think it would make any difference when mounted on a vehicle. Appreciate any input from those with experience with the Koni inserts.
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11-12-2008, 07:20 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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MAIC
Location: NOVA
Vehicle:2 Cars, No Bling |
Yes, Koni single adjustable struts (the yellow ones) only adjust rebound.
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11-12-2008, 07:43 PM | #3 |
Scooby Newbie
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Vehicle:2002 WRX Wagon WR Blue |
Thanks - makes me feel better.
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