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    Is there a way to adjust rear Koni shocks while installed?

    It appears that the rear shocks need to be removed from the car to make any adjustments. Is there any way to adjust them while they're installed? Seems pretty cumbersome to remove the shocks whenever you want to adjust them. Thanks...

    #2
    Someone on here showed drilling down through the carpeted inside trunk liner with a hole saw right above the koni shock on each side therefore you could reach down with your adjustment tool or a longer tool and adjust without ever removing from the car
    2004 M3 Mystic Blue

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      #3
      Hmm, but I thought the shock needs to be fully compressed so you can change the setting?

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        #4
        They must be removed from the car, and it's still a pain in the ass to know if you got it right. You need mounts that unbolt from the bottom, then you can remove them in five minutes without disturbing the trunk lining. That, or get the TC Kline externally adjustable version.

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          #5
          I just received them as I purchased the Koni/Eibach sport package. What shock mounts would you recommend? Thanks...

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            #6
            I use Rogue, but I doubt it makes much difference. Turner, Ground Control, etc all offer the same style.

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              #7
              Originally posted by BMWE46M3 View Post
              Hmm, but I thought the shock needs to be fully compressed so you can change the setting?
              There's top adjustable Koni yellows, as well.

              For compress to adjust, you can just just undo the bottom bolt compress the shock, and adjust it while still attached to the RSM/chassis.

              2005 IR/IR M3 Coupe
              2012 LMB/Black 128i
              2008 Black/Black M5 Sedan

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                #8
                I know some folks have managed to do it by compressing the rear suspension with a jack, but it's a gigantic PITA no matter how you slice it. Koni's are good performance for your dollar, but the cumbersome rear adjustment shows the design's age.

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                  #9
                  You can buy top adjustable Koni yellows from TCK for not that much more money.

                  2005 IR/IR M3 Coupe
                  2012 LMB/Black 128i
                  2008 Black/Black M5 Sedan

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by BMWE46M3 View Post
                    I just received them as I purchased the Koni/Eibach sport package. What shock mounts would you recommend? Thanks...
                    I believe rogue products have the inverted RSM s which allow you to drop the damper from the wheel well.

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