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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 01:49 AM
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From: Wichita, KS
Car: 92' RS
Engine: LO3
Transmission: Probuilt 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9-bolt
Which setting for koni shocks?

Which setting should I first set my new shocks to? ou know for a good comprimise for ride comfort and performance.
Performance taking some precidence(it is a camaro )

Chris
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 07:31 AM
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Car: 87 Trans Am
Engine: Built 350 Cam, Headers
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You didn't say if you had single or double adjustable Koni's.

I run Koni double adjustable on full soft on the street. ( 4th gen 1LE Camaro) For Autocross and roadracing, it depends on the course, and if its concrete or asphalt. I usually start at 3 to 4 clicks on top, and 4 on the bottom. You will just have to play with the adjustments until you feel its right for you.
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Old Sep 13, 2002 | 02:01 AM
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Car: 92' RS
Engine: LO3
Transmission: Probuilt 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9-bolt
I believe they are single adjustable. There are 2 types which are available, the red adjustable and the yellow non adjustable. I have the red 'sport' ones
I'm not even sure how you adjust them
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Old Sep 13, 2002 | 09:56 PM
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Car: 88 iroc x 2- 1 T-Top, 1 Vert
Engine: 350 tpi, 305 tpi
Transmission: 700R4-2800 stall, 700R4 stock
I HAVE THE REDS ON MY IROC WITH THE EIBACH SPRINGS. THE REAR SHOCKS ARE 4 POSITION, I SET THEM AT THE 2ND SOFTEST. THE FRONTS HAVE A ***, I SET THIS AT ONE HALF TURN. AND BUMP IT UP TO 3/4 FOR TRIPS. THIS CAR RIDES AWESOME ON THE HIGHWAY AND AT HIGH SPEEDS. IT'S A BIT MUCH FOR 'ROUND TOWN DRIVING ON OUR CRAPPY NJ ROADS SO TURN THEM BACK DOWN. YOU SHOULD PROBABLY START WITH EVERYTHING IN THE SOFTEST SETTING AND INCREASE A BIT AT A TIME TILL YOU REACH WHAT YOU FEEL IS THE BEST COMPROMISE OF RIDE/HANDLING
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