Scotty C
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Registered: 6th Nov 05
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Right, as some of you may know I've got the Spax RSX Coilovers..
And my main concern is setting the damping up right. Now I hear 8 clicks rear, 10 Clicks up front is about right? Bearing in mind i'm going 110mm rear at the back...
Now, i've found the adjusters on the rear shocks, is it just a case of turning it left for softer, and right for harder? Lastly, where is the adjuster for the front shocks?
You'll have to bare with me, i'm a complete newbie when it comes to Coilovers...
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gavin18787
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the fronts are adjusted by the turning the nut on the top of the strut (sticks through the middle of the top mount when on the car)
Should have got a plastic knob/key thing with the kit
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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marklawton
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on my old avo shocks i set them to 16 out of 32 clicks, so half way. best off doing that and then playing with them untill you get it right 
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Scotty C
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I see. So, left - soft, Right - hard?
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spencer88
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110mm? Im guessing thats for looks.
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Daveskater
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quote:
Originally posted by Monster
I see. So, left - soft, Right - hard?
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Scotty C
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quote:
Originally posted by spencer88
110mm? Im guessing thats for looks.
Yes.
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Generation
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Registered: 7th Jul 09
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quote:
Originally posted by Monster
quote:
Originally posted by spencer88
110mm? Im guessing thats for looks.
Yes.
What else would if be for? comfort? handling?
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jon-valver
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mines 110 at back looks best on corsas i think
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spencer88
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quote:
Originally posted by Generation
quote:
Originally posted by Monster
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Originally posted by spencer88
110mm? Im guessing thats for looks.
Yes.
What else would if be for? comfort? handling?
Well some people think the lower you go the better it will handle! Which is true, to an extent.
Mine is currently sat at -60mm, I think I will be going to -40mm as the ride is a bit too harsh.
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Scotty C
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I find they still handle even being down stupidly low.. Suppose it helps if u know what you're doing!
[Edited on 09-05-2010 by Monster]
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tomo2k9
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get some pics up when done mate mine is down about 110mm but want to get some uprated shocks and some coliys on the front so would like to see yours mate
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Scotty C
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Will do mate. Be a few hours yet, keep your eyes peeled in GC 
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spencer88
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110mm wont handle as well as a corsa lowered around 40-60mm.
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Generation
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It ets worse anything past 60mm...mine lowered 100mm rear, used to be 60mm - it's much worse...
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