Suspension adjustment - bump/rebound

[_Nathan_]

Read my post at the top of this page - post #21

I would also alter Curlys settings to go from full soft - if you are too strong and try and force them past full hard you can damage them (something to do with needles and forcing through something or other). Also you'll find it is really easy to get full soft as the clicks get easier that way round rather than getting ever stiffer as you move to the stiffer end of the damper.

You have 40 clicks front and 50 rear so it is easy enough to translate them to from full soft values.

All IMO.

[DazBlackCSL]

Well I had a fiddle with the settings last night, and took it a good spin today.

Ride is now perfect, its firm but not harsh. Follows contours alot better and reacts to bumps/ dips well. Higher speeds are good, but still not perfect - still got that floaty feel - which on road is acceptable.

Settings are as follows (from Full Hardest -turn towards softer)

FRONT
Bump - 1.5 full turns
Rebound - 2.0 full turns

REAR
Bump - 1.5 full turns
Rebound - 2.5 full turns (I thought this was just 2.0 ft's, but looking at my notes Ive got 2.5 written - I'll check sometime, if I aint had too many pies, its tight underneath!)

Daz & Bealo, get your settings fired up :thumbs:
Would be a good idea to have a 'KW settings' specific thread really for comparison.

Mine are:
2.5 turns off full hard on the front and 2 off the rear , it's a comfy fast road set up
:smt023:smt047

[Nords]

Read my post at the top of this page - post #21

I would also alter Curlys settings to go from full soft - if you are too strong and try and force them past full hard you can damage them (something to do with needles and forcing through something or other). Also you'll find it is really easy to get full soft as the clicks get easier that way round rather than getting ever stiffer as you move to the stiffer end of the damper.

You have 40 clicks front and 50 rear so it is easy enough to translate them to from full soft values.

All IMO.

Cheers Nathan, I did read that when you wrote it but forgot after reading up on Intrax's webpages!

Bump...

I found Intrax's basic suspension FAQ page with links for other stuff here if anyone is interested.

PS Mods, can we add 'Intrax/KW' to the start of this thread's title and place it in the tech area please? Perhaps just Intrax as there is a KW thread which has just started...

[Bealo]

Well I had a fiddle with the settings last night, and took it a good spin today.

Ride is now perfect, its firm but not harsh. Follows contours alot better and reacts to bumps/ dips well. Higher speeds are good, but still not perfect - still got that floaty feel - which on road is acceptable.

Settings are as follows (from Full Hardest -turn towards softer)

FRONT
Bump - 1.5 full turns
Rebound - 2.0 full turns

REAR
Bump - 1.5 full turns
Rebound - 2.5 full turns (I thought this was just 2.0 ft's, but looking at my notes Ive got 2.5 written - I'll check sometime, if I aint had too many pies, its tight underneath!)

Daz & Bealo, get your settings fired up :thumbs:
Would be a good idea to have a 'KW settings' specific thread really for comparison.

I will have a look when i get back to the UK.

Have we got any track settings to add to thread yet?????

[bryce]

Haven't got track specific settings but do have a setting that I used at Knockhill which I though was great (and still suitable for road), I'll look it out later.

[Bealo]

Haven't got track specific settings but do have a setting that I used at Knockhill which I though was great (and still suitable for road), I'll look it out later.

Nice one thanks. :thumbs:

Do you go by the amount of complete rotations each adjuster makes instead of individual click?????

I have been using each click and have found it really fiddly on the rear lower adjuster....

[bryce]

Nice one thanks. :thumbs:

Do you go by the amount of complete rotations each adjuster makes instead of individual click?????

I have been using each click and have found it really fiddly on the rear lower adjuster....

Ive found that with some of the adjusters the clicks aren't fair apparent (cant easily feel or hear them, though some click more than others) so I prefer to just go by 1/4, 1/2 or full turns. Not sure if this is maybe due to weight being on the car?

The rear lower one is a pain in the arse aint it :banghead: Its hard to find the key hole, and I struggle to reach it with the car being lower.

Here's them settings for you:

FRONT:

Damper Rebound: 1.5 Turns off Full Stiffness
Damper Compression: 2.0 Turns off Full Stiffness

REAR:

Damper Rebound: 1.5 Turns off Full Stiffness
Damper Compression: 1.0 Turn off Full Stiffness

[Bealo]

Ive found that with some of the adjusters the clicks aren't fair apparent (cant easily feel or hear them, though some click more than others) so I prefer to just go by 1/4, 1/2 or full turns. Not sure if this is maybe due to weight being on the car?

The rear lower one is a pain in the arse aint it :banghead: Its hard to find the key hole, and I struggle to reach it with the car being lower.

Here's them settings for you:

FRONT:

Damper Rebound: 1.5 Turns off Full Stiffness
Damper Compression: 2.0 Turns off Full Stiffness

REAR:

Damper Rebound: 1.5 Turns off Full Stiffness
Damper Compression: 1.0 Turn off Full Stiffness

Yes it is a pain and now you mention the 1/4 and 1/2 turn it makes more sense.

Looking forward to trying out your road settings. :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Well this thread has proved one thing to me, when the time comes to replace my knackered OEM suspension, i will be going the Intrax 1k2 route... :whistle:

KWv3's way too fiddly to set-up! Intrax easy - road/track - sorted! :hahaha:

[bryce]

Well this thread has proved one thing to me, when the time comes to replace my knackered OEM suspension, i will be going the Intrax 1k2 route... :whistle:

KWv3's way too fiddly to set-up! Intrax easy - road/track - sorted! :hahaha:

I doubt they're as simple as that - if anything they'll require more know how!

I'd have gone Intrax, but couldnt justify the extra £k for what I do. A track warrior like yourself Glendog will probably benefit more.

[Nords]

Well this thread has proved one thing to me, when the time comes to replace my knackered OEM suspension, i will be going the Intrax 1k2 route... :whistle:

KWv3's way too fiddly to set-up! Intrax easy - road/track - sorted! :hahaha:

GD, I have a few settings to try on various tracks around the UK, Spa, the 'ring and the road...

IK2! :thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

Well this thread has proved one thing to me, when the time comes to replace my knackered OEM suspension, i will be going the Intrax 1k2 route... :whistle:

KWv3's way too fiddly to set-up! Intrax easy - road/track - sorted! :hahaha:

There not that bad , I only fiddled once or twice :hahaha::hahaha:

Then it was sorted set up :whistle:

:smt047

[glendog74]

GD, I have a few settings to try on various tracks around the UK, Spa, the 'ring and the road...

IK2! :thumbs:

Nice one mate - sounds good!

The 1K2 are easier than KW's as far as i can gather. The Intrax 4'way adjustable set-up is a different kettle of fish however, and suited to far more hardcore drivers than me!

[bryce]

There not that bad , I only fiddled once or twice :hahaha::hahaha:

Then it was sorted set up :whistle:

:smt047

As Daz says. They're not fiddly, just require fiddling to get your prefered settings. Adjustment is piece of of piss - allen key into either top or bottom of strut / shock and turn harder or softer.

Only issue I have with adjustment is getting my fat ass under the car cos its as low. Intrax would be no better.

[_Nathan_]

You don't need to get under the car for intrax