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Tom N

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Registered: 4th Jun 03
Location: Bradford/Sheff (Uni) Drives: Golf GTI
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27th May 04 at 14:44

i have some spax rsx coilovers on my corsa b. when i got them second hand, they didn't have any adjusters on the top of them but i know that they are adjustable! how do i adjust the damping on them? i know it is something to do with the top of the strut in the engine bay but what do i do and which way do i turn them?

thanks
tom

Jill

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Registered: 8th Jun 01
Location: Aylesbury, BUCKS
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27th May 04 at 14:59

How soon do you need to know by fella? I can let you know tomorrow when I'm back home and sort out my adjuster for you if thats any good?

JILL

PaulW

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Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Atherton, Greater Manchester
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27th May 04 at 15:14

clockwise = stiffer ride
anti-clockwise = softer

front adjuster i think is only 10-point, as I know thats all mine would do, but rears were 27 click.

[Edited on 27-05-2004 by PaulW]

Tom N

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27th May 04 at 15:29

thanks paul that will help if i am able to find out which part to turn!
jill it would be a great help if u could 'invetigate' out a little more for me!

thanks
tom

PaulW

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27th May 04 at 16:33

ok lookin at the top of the strut then, there is a bit that sticks up on the middle - 2 flat sides, 2 curved - kinda like..

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not a good description I know, but thats the bit you turn anyways!

You can use a set of moleys to turn it, but be careful, its only a gentle click you feel so don't go too rough & if you turn them too far either way, it can naf up the adjusters & will cost about £30 per shock + delivery to be sorted by spax.

[Edited on 27-05-2004 by PaulW]

TOMAS

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Registered: 7th Aug 02
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27th May 04 at 18:32

These are TAS topmounts with spax coilovers, the nut on the VERY top is what you turn (8mm i think) and as said above clockwise slower rebound rate (bumpier), anti is faster rebound rate.

Here's a crappy pic if its any use....