Eibachs and Koni adjustment

[petegtsv10]

I have a 97 GTS that I track at Road America and Gingerman. It has Eibachs and Kumho's. I left the factory Koni's at their stock settings and have been reasonably pleased with that setup. Can anyone give me an idea of a better setting to complement the springs I have? Also, how do I change the Koni settings?

 

[RockyTop]

Springs require a gizmo to compress them to remove them. To adjust the factory Konis, they have to be off the car and that requires the gizmo to compress the springs. If you are going to adjust the Konis, increasing the rebound force (that's the only adjustment available on the stock dampers)will give you a tighter suspension feel - - but it will increase your chances of bottoming out on bumpy turns etc. due to a symptom called "jacking down." Do not confuse this symptom with what you might do while viewing the new Swimsuit Issue !

 

[petegtsv10]

I did the install of the springs myself, so I know about the gizmo. I don't recall needing to compress coilovers to remove from car. Can I adjust Koni's with springs still on them? I'm looking for an initial "ballpark" setting to work better with the Eibachs.

 

[HOLD TYTE]

I just had the Eibachs placed on my 98 GTS. While being done at Finish Line they also adjusted my shocks to a firmer setting. The ride difference is amazing. The car is much more responsive at turn in and the rear end follows much better than before. The car has only been on the street but I couldn't imagine tracking it with the stock setup now that I've had them adjusted..

I also have to mention -- Tom at Finish Line was amazing. He installed the Eibach's, adjusted the shocks (1 1/4 turn at all corners), and re-installed my swaybar -- all in an hour and forty five while I waited... Price $120 -- It's great to have a viper tech who really knows the car, no viper tax here..

 

[Steve-Indy]

As I understand it, stock shocks on 96-99 are adjustable only in regards to dampening...correct ??

 

[HOLD TYTE]

I'm not sure which it is but I know they don't have the full adjustability of the ACR shocks..

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

http://www.koni-na.com/adjustment.html

 

[sbkim]

so wait, are 02 GTS shocks adjusteable??? Thanks!

 

[snampro]

all stock shocks are adjustable, its just a rebound adjustment and the spring must be removed to do it.

 

[sbkim]

Got it, thank you!