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[andy159]

Hi

 

I have just got some red KYB AGX suspension and was just wondering what settings people are using. They have setting adjusters 1-8, I'm presuming 1 is softest. Also what Tyre pressures are people using with their settings as well.

 

I'm also replacing the cones with new standard rubbers as well and fitting hi los too

 

 

Thanks

 

Andy

[HarrysMini]

I have the same ones and I'm going to set them at 4 all round to start with and play around and see what feels best. 

 

I think I remember reading that they should be slightly stiffer at the front. 

 

Mine will be closer to stiffer than soft as it will be a weekend/track car.

Edited by HarrysMini, 11 July 2014 - 04:54 PM.

[Cooperman]

Generally the front is set slightly harder than the rear to compensate for the slightly heavier front end, bearing-in-mind that the springs are the same rate front & rear, unlike coil sprung cars which have lower rear spring rates.

When I was young (a long time ago  ) I did tend to set my dampers a bit too hard, but as I learned more about optimising suspension I realised that slightly softer enabled the tyres to stay in contact with the ground better.

Best thing to do is to set the car a bit soft all round, maybe even start on setting 1 all round, then drive along a road with some bumps and corners to see how it feels. Increase the setting to 2 on the front & try again, then increase the front to 3 & the rear to 2. Do this until the car feels at its best. 

For a totally smooth track, wind them up more whilst competing and back them off afterwards.

If he back is too stiff the rear bounces out of line too easily and this can be a bit disconcerting, especially if you are driving quickly on a bumpy road.

Remember, the idea of adjustable suspension is to enable the damping to be set to keep the tyres in best contact with the road.

[andy159]

cool thanks for the advise, so start off soft with the front being a bit stiffer and work up the stiffness until i find what im comfortable with

Edited by andy159, 12 July 2014 - 08:56 AM.