Starting Settings for TC Kline DA shocks
12-23-2006, 05:51 AM
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Starting Settings for TC Kline DA shocks
I have the following setup:
T2 Springs
T2 end links
350 EVO "A arms" at -3 degrees front, -2.2 rear
Running 275x40X17 V710 tires
Had been runing SA Koni's the past four years
350EVO sways front and rear .
Other than in the middle can some one provide similar experience. I run at Laguna Seca, Infenion, Thunderhill, and Buttonwillow
T2 Springs
T2 end links
350 EVO "A arms" at -3 degrees front, -2.2 rear
Running 275x40X17 V710 tires
Had been runing SA Koni's the past four years
350EVO sways front and rear .
Other than in the middle can some one provide similar experience. I run at Laguna Seca, Infenion, Thunderhill, and Buttonwillow
01-22-2008, 12:14 PM
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I just purchased a set of these shocks for the rear. There are two adjustment *****, one on the lower body and one at the top. Which is for compression and which is for rebound?
I am guessing top is compression and bottom is rebound.
I am guessing top is compression and bottom is rebound.
01-22-2008, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by DMK
I am guessing top is compression and bottom is rebound.
01-22-2008, 07:44 PM
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No one can really tell you specifically what shock settings to run, its really best to play with it yourself and see what works for you.
A general rule of thumb ala carol smith is:
A) set shocks to full soft both rebound and bound
B) add 3 clicks of bump and go out for a few laps, repeat until the car starts to skitter or lose grip over bumps - back off 1-2 clicks
C) add 3 clicks of rebound and go out for a few laps, repeat until the car feels darty and/or starts to jack down over bumps. back off 1-2 clicks
for balance tuning (i'm sure you already know this but its a good refresher)
bump - stiffer in the rear will result in more oversteer into and out of corners, softer will allow more throttle application and generally settle down entry if loose
stiffer in the front will cause a bit of a push, and can help deal with oversteer. softer causes the car to oversteer.
rebound - stiffer anywhere will prevent the suspension from de-compressing, so too much rebound can cause the car to jack down over bumps. In other words the car hits a bump and the suspension compresses, but does not extend enough before hitting the subsequent bump and continues to lower down onto the bump stops.
Rebound also needs to be raised whenever raising spring rates.
Stiffer front rebound will result in understeer, stiffer rear rebound will result in oversteer
A general rule of thumb ala carol smith is:
A) set shocks to full soft both rebound and bound
B) add 3 clicks of bump and go out for a few laps, repeat until the car starts to skitter or lose grip over bumps - back off 1-2 clicks
C) add 3 clicks of rebound and go out for a few laps, repeat until the car feels darty and/or starts to jack down over bumps. back off 1-2 clicks
for balance tuning (i'm sure you already know this but its a good refresher)
bump - stiffer in the rear will result in more oversteer into and out of corners, softer will allow more throttle application and generally settle down entry if loose
stiffer in the front will cause a bit of a push, and can help deal with oversteer. softer causes the car to oversteer.
rebound - stiffer anywhere will prevent the suspension from de-compressing, so too much rebound can cause the car to jack down over bumps. In other words the car hits a bump and the suspension compresses, but does not extend enough before hitting the subsequent bump and continues to lower down onto the bump stops.
Rebound also needs to be raised whenever raising spring rates.
Stiffer front rebound will result in understeer, stiffer rear rebound will result in oversteer
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