[laueddy]

Hi Everyone,

After this long research and wait. I finally ordered my KW V3 for my 06 STi. I am no expert when it comes to suspension setting. But for now. I will lower the STi for the minimal, which I believe is (1.2"F & 0.8" R)

Can someone give me an explanation of what the 2 adjustments (Compress/rebond) would do in actual driving?

I know people always suggest to keep the setting as default, then change then as it goes..but I don't even know which one to adjust first..!

Any recommendation on the setting.

eg.
1> softest/most confortable
2> decent on road
3> track

The only experience I have on suspension was actually on a 4" lifted Grand Cherokee. I have a 5 adjustable (1 is softest) shocks, which I use 2F/4R to get minimal acceptable soft-ride, and when I go 4 wheeling then it would be 5F/5R.

So, from what I understand, it's not like I can just turn them to the softest, as a min setting is require to keep the handling reliable/stable.

Thanks
EL

[BoostJunkie]

For most situations you will want to keep them at the default settings. For the track you may want to crank up compression and perhaps rebound a bit as well. On the most basic level, the compression (adjusted on the bottom of the coilover) will adjust the rate at which the damper compresses. A higher setting will increase roll resistance, but also result in a bumpier ride. You also have to consider the proper settings to match your spring rates. The rebound is essentially the rate at which the damper returns to its static state after being compressed. Once you get into separate compression and rebound adjustments, suspension tuning can be complicated stuff . Your best bet is probably to start on the default settings and, if need be, make very small adjustments as necessary.

[RaceComp Engineering]

Give me a call and I can explain it to you fast and effectively.

Myles