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      11-22-2011, 09:09 AM   #23
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I had the H&R 1.2" Lowering springs and did not like the bounce in the rear and the hard slam you would get when hitting a good bump or pothole.. Put the stock springs back in the car for now...

So from your posts it sounds like these Coilovers do provide a much better ride quality? I wanted to be sure before getting another lowering kit..
MUCH better

Almost same as stock, only more control.

No bounce whatsoever
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Glad to hear the ride quality is much better! I Will order these now and let you guys know how it turns out.
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What settings for compression and rebound are you guys running? I set mind at suggested settings and it is way to soft.
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What settings for compression and rebound are you guys running? I set mind at suggested settings and it is way to soft.
I would really like to know this as well. Anyone with KW's mind sharing their settings?
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What settings for compression and rebound are you guys running? I set mind at suggested settings and it is way to soft.
I would really like to know this as well. Anyone with KW's mind sharing their settings?
I'm at factory (KW) settings - too much oversteer at high speeds

Will increase damp + rebound by 20% in a few weeks
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Great read.. going to need to do this as living in SF with the H&R setup is too harsh..

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I'm at factory (KW) settings - too much oversteer at high speeds

Will increase damp + rebound by 20% in a few weeks
I'm curious to know, how has this has helped? How many "clicks" are you on all of your settings? I think mine is running a tad too harsh in the front and will begin to bounce a little in high speed cornering.
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I have not driven it much so I can't comment in the increased dampening. I adjusted it 2 clicks from factory settings - it may or may not be "20%" but it's stiffer. Will comment in the spring
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      12-02-2013, 08:09 PM   #31
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What are the factory settings for the clicks? I purchased a used set and it didn't exactly come with instructions. How do I know which specific click is for the factory setting? I would really want my car to be as smooth and not bouncy as OEM suspension while still getting a good drop. Any ideas?
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What are the factory settings for the clicks? I purchased a used set and it didn't exactly come with instructions. How do I know which specific click is for the factory setting? I would really want my car to be as smooth and not bouncy as OEM suspension while still getting a good drop. Any ideas?
Count the clicks it takes going clockwise till it stops and then go counterclockwise till it stops and then you know where the 50/50 setting is?
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      12-03-2013, 01:15 PM   #33
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So 50/50 is where I want to be to retain factory comfort?
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So 50/50 is where I want to be to retain factory comfort?
I find at 50/50 it's very soft and plush the ride with a fair bit of oversteer but my wife loves it.

Even more comfy than stock
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Excellent. Now is that 50/50 for both the dampers and the rebound or...?
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Excellent. Now is that 50/50 for both the dampers and the rebound or...?
Yes for both
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