[V8] Koni Sport Settings

[Coleman, David]

I've got 255-17s as well, with the Konis and H&R setup.  8" x 35mm
offset wheels,never rubs.  Installed with damper (rebound?) setting at
full soft, and really like it.  It's a firm ride for sure, comparable to
that of my friend's RS6.   I don't see much reason to go much stiffer
unless you're going Hoosiers and road course... and I've been known to
push the limits from time to time.  Depending on my next wheel/tire
dimensions, I may consider going a few degrees up if 17", but with 18"
the ride would be just too harsh.

-dc-



> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Korn, Bob
> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 9:35 AM
> To: S_Matus; V8
> Subject: Re: [V8] Koni Sport Settings
> 
> I have Hankook V4ES tires, I'll have to check exact size, I 
> don't recall exactly, thinking 255/45-17. Running 17" 
> Snowflake S-Car wheels with the
> 45mm offset.   I have 25mm H&R spacers ala Jeremy, very minor rubbing
> rear of wheel well at full lock at parking lot speeds. They 
> do look very nice, give the car a nice aggressive stance and 
> push the tires out into wheel wells.  These tires have been 
> great, a nice balance of dry performance and traction in the 
> snow and wet conditions(which we have had plenty of this 
> year!). I initially set my Koni Sport's at 90 degrees front 
> and rear. Running stock springs. For my tastes and driving 
> habits in the V8, the ride was too stiff.  Pulled the rears 
> and put to full soft, still too stiff.  Pulled off strut 
> mounts, and bounce rubber, put allen head socket on shock, 
> fully compressed and set the fronts back to full soft as 
> well.  The ride is acceptable, still very firm, however, I 
> will probably switch to a Boge Turbo gas or equivalent as the 
> Koni's are just a little too stiff for how I use the V8.  The 
> car does handle very
> well on the occasional on ramp test flogging.    
> BK, carefully watching the older S8's on ebay.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of S_Matus
> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 9:08 PM
> To: V8
> Subject: [V8] Koni Sport Settings
> 
> For all the GB Koni participants - 
> 
> What is the thinking about the settings for the install of 
> these Koni Sports  I have just installed H&Rs with the Konis. 
>  I hope my 255/40-17 tires w/ A6 4.2 Speedlines still fit 
> under the fenders. I have used the Tokico Adjustable-5s in 
> the past, but they are externally adjustable.
> 
> I set my Konis to 270 degrees for the front and 180 degrees 
> for the rear.  What setting did you guys use for your Konis? 
> What are your experinces
> 
> They have 720 degrees of setting range total. I actually 
> could rotate them about 765 degrees.
> 
> I do not want it too extreme. I want great handling and will 
> accept some sacrifice in ride.  I can go back in to make a 
> setting change.  I'm sure everyone that was part of the GB 
> pondered this question a few times.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Scott.
> 91 V8 5-speed
> 90 v8Q
> 02 allroad
> RS6 (never enough mods)
> A8 look-a-like - VW Phaeton
> 
> 
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