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Old 01-04-2013, 06:43 PM   #1
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Adjustion compression on a Koni 8612 insert?

While the Ground Control suspension kit it pretty cool, it came with absolutely no instructions, so does anybody know off hand which direction softens the compression on a Koni 8612, clockwise while looking at the adjuster or counter clockwise?
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Old 01-04-2013, 06:54 PM   #2
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While the Ground Control suspension kit it pretty cool, it came with absolutely no instructions, so does anybody know off hand which direction softens the compression on a Koni 8612, clockwise while looking at the adjuster or counter clockwise?
Evil I do apologize that you did not get any adjustment instructions with your system. I copied these instructions off Koni's website,

Rebound Adjustment Procedures

Externally Adjustable. These dampers can be adjusted, literally at the turn of a knob, a technique borrowed from Formula-1 racing where KONI dampers have dominated the field for years. One can switch back and forth, in most cases in a matter of seconds, from a comfortable "touring" setting to a more firmer setting for a sporty drive. By means of a knob damping forces can be altered to driving conditions or personal preferences.


REBOUND ADJUSTMENT DIRECTION - WITH KNOB
Clockwise = Softer
Counter Clockwise = Firmer

COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT DIRECTION
Clockwise = Firmer
Counter Clockwise = Softer


If you have any further questions please let me know.

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Evil I do apologize that you did not get any adjustment instructions with your system. I copied these instructions off Koni's website,

Rebound Adjustment Procedures

Externally Adjustable. These dampers can be adjusted, literally at the turn of a knob, a technique borrowed from Formula-1 racing where KONI dampers have dominated the field for years. One can switch back and forth, in most cases in a matter of seconds, from a comfortable "touring" setting to a more firmer setting for a sporty drive. By means of a knob damping forces can be altered to driving conditions or personal preferences.


REBOUND ADJUSTMENT DIRECTION - WITH KNOB
Clockwise = Softer
Counter Clockwise = Firmer

COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT DIRECTION
Clockwise = Firmer
Counter Clockwise = Softer


If you have any further questions please let me know.

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Wife has been looking at my ground control box the wrong way...
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Wife has been looking at my ground control box the wrong way...
She's telling you telepathically that we need to lower it also.
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She's telling you telepathically that we need to lower it also.
yeah, she already said she liked the way the other one cornered on stickier rubber, so I guess...we'll talk in a few weeks about that GC touring adjustable kit I guess...may need that one in blue too tho!
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yeah, she already said she liked the way the other one cornered on stickier rubber, so I guess...we'll talk in a few weeks about that GC touring adjustable kit I guess...may need that one in blue too tho!
Call me before the 27th. I'll be gone for a few weeks til about mid February.

and blue is not a problem.
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