Koni yellows front adjustment

HermanL · 01-21-2012, 10:45 AM

I was trying to adjust the shocks to correct rebound before I install them, I was able to pre-load the rear, turned it to fully stiff and dial it back to my desired stiffness, but it seemed there is no fully lock position for the front? I did load the front strut to max compression and tried to turn it, but it's turning forever. I searched around but I can't find a lot info on how to adjust the front. thanks in advance for any input

mike-y · 01-21-2012, 12:42 PM

The fronts are adjusted via the valve adjuster on the top of the strut. you should have received a plastic knob that fits on the top of the valve that you can turn.

HermanL · 01-21-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mike-y

The fronts are adjusted via the valve adjuster on the top of the strut. you should have received a plastic knob that fits on the top of the valve that you can turn.

I do have the knob, but are the fronts suspposed to have a lock position like the rears? mine keeps turning, how i suppose to know when I am at fully stiff or soft?

Thanks

cvc 22349a · 01-21-2012, 01:50 PM

The strut adjustment should stop at full soft and full stiff; about 2 1/2 full turns

HermanL · 01-21-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

The strut adjustment should stop at full soft and full stiff; about 2 1/2 full turns

Just want to confirm again, no pre load needed to adjust the fronts? is it possible the shocks are damaged and not adjustable anymore?

cvc 22349a · 01-21-2012, 02:50 PM

I've only adjusted them preloaded/installed. Are they not on the car yet? did you buy them new or used?

HermanL · 01-21-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

I've only adjusted them preloaded/installed. Are they not on the car yet? did you buy them new or used?

It's not on the car yet, I bought them used from a forum member here

cvc 22349a · 01-21-2012, 04:43 PM

Mike-y might know or one of the vendors. I didn't try to adjust the front struts prior to installation. The rears you do adjust prior to installation. I suggest 3/4 turn from soft for the rears if you have oe springs. My tech said not to set them at full soft, full firm or 50%

cpt97m3 · 01-21-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HermanL

I do have the knob, but are the fronts suspposed to have a lock position like the rears? mine keeps turning, how i suppose to know when I am at fully stiff or soft?

Thanks

Yes, they should have a lock position at both ends of the range. It sounds like they are damaged.

HermanL · 01-21-2012, 10:56 PM

alright guys, I am an idiot, when I turned the knob, I turned somehow turned the strut rod together, the shock is fine

cpt97m3 · 01-22-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HermanL

alright guys, I am an idiot, when I turned the knob, I turned somehow turned the strut rod together, the shock is fine

Glad to here the shocks are OK!

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HermanL First Lieutenant 60 Rep 372 Posts Drives: e92 335i --> F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (3)	Koni yellows front adjustment I was trying to adjust the shocks to correct rebound before I install them, I was able to pre-load the rear, turned it to fully stiff and dial it back to my desired stiffness, but it seemed there is no fully lock position for the front? I did load the front strut to max compression and tried to turn it, but it's turning forever. I searched around but I can't find a lot info on how to adjust the front. thanks in advance for any input
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	The fronts are adjusted via the valve adjuster on the top of the strut. you should have received a plastic knob that fits on the top of the valve that you can turn.
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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	The strut adjustment should stop at full soft and full stiff; about 2 1/2 full turns __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	I've only adjusted them preloaded/installed. Are they not on the car yet? did you buy them new or used? __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	Mike-y might know or one of the vendors. I didn't try to adjust the front struts prior to installation. The rears you do adjust prior to installation. I suggest 3/4 turn from soft for the rears if you have oe springs. My tech said not to set them at full soft, full firm or 50% __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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HermanL First Lieutenant 60 Rep 372 Posts Drives: e92 335i --> F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (3)	alright guys, I am an idiot, when I turned the knob, I turned somehow turned the strut rod together, the shock is fine
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