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Re: Shocks 'n Struts and Question... Posted by Herb Hirsch [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Re: Shocks 'n Struts and Question..., Odyssey3, Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:49:09 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I've used Koni's for years. The adjustable feature is nice. I tried Bilstein's once, and went back to Koni's. Koni struts used to be externally adjustable with a plastic knob provided with the strut but I'm not aware that they're available any more.
If you're going to use Koni's, set them about 1/2 turn from the softest setting, and give them about 1K miles to settle in. I live in central NJ and am familiar with the NYC and Newark environments....you don't want an extra-firm race-ready setting. Truthfully, I've never heard of frame or suspension damage from too firm a strut/shock setting. If you're dealing with a lot of potholes your greater risk is bent rims and damaged tires....if you're running a low profile tire like a 45. During the winter I mount 215 X 55 X 16 tires and consistently had good experiences....I only blew out a tire and bent a rim once; the pothole was a foot deep....I also cracked the transmission case, broke a motor mount and an axle....so there are limits.
You will have to do the strut/shock setup before you install them. And yes, you do have to take them off the car to change the setting. I usually do this every 25K-40K miles....cranking up the firmness 1/2 turn each time.
Herb Hirsch
South Brunswick, NJ
2007 9-5 Aero
2004 9-5 ARC
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