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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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Sedan owners with coilovers

Can you access the damping adjustment easily or do you have to drop the assembly (or pull the rear seat, trunk pieces, etc.) to get to the adjustment ****? Are there any coilovers that adjust from the bottom like the Koni Yellows?
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by shivers
Can you access the damping adjustment easily or do you have to drop the assembly (or pull the rear seat, trunk pieces, etc.) to get to the adjustment ****? Are there any coilovers that adjust from the bottom like the Koni Yellows?
My Megan LP coils adjust from the side of the upper shock towers, just jack it up a little to relieve the compression and you can easily get in there to adjust it.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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I have KWv3 and damping adjustments are a pain.
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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blah I have Stance SS, and the front are super easy, just pop the hood and do it, for the rear, i gotta basically unbolt the top to adjust the setting =|
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 06:30 AM
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I have BC's and the adjustment is at the top of the shock. Just jack up the rear and you can reach right above the tire to fine tune.
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by shivers
Can you access the damping adjustment easily or do you have to drop the assembly (or pull the rear seat, trunk pieces, etc.) to get to the adjustment ****? Are there any coilovers that adjust from the bottom like the Koni Yellows?
I have powertrix...I just have extenders in the rear so adjustment ***** are right behind the headrests
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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I've read mixed reviews about extenders either working well or not working well. That fact, along with the obnoxious prices (at the time) made me come up with this:

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Removing the seat is a 4 bolt process that takes mere minutes (or less with an electric impact gun). Hope that helps.
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ap0c0lypt1c
I have powertrix...I just have extenders in the rear so adjustment ***** are right behind the headrests
Got any pics?
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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San~man, I assume you drilled that hole to access the shock adjustment?
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by shivers
Got any pics?
This is where the extended adjustment **** ends up being in the rear:

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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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Can always go with tein and get edfc. It has worked great for me to switch up between cruising and when I want to go on a canyon run or drive more aggressive.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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My stance GR are easy in the front also just pop hood
Rears i have to get under or take off the wheel to have easy log in to adjust dampening
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 02:50 PM
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RS*R Sports*i Coils can be adjusted in the front by popping the hood, easy access. The rear, not so easy. Have to take the assembly out completely to adjust.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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ouch that one sucks ^
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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When I did my coils, prior to installing, I told the mechanic if he can drill a hole right on top of the rear coilover shock where it meets the inside of the vehicle. The extender anchors to the shock top nut and you can pull it through into the trunk of the veh. Its not that long but its enough to turn it and adjust the stiffness. I'm on D2 Racing coilovers so I am not sure if other coilovers can do the same. Ill try and take some pics.
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