Do you recognise my adjustable suspension?

andy · Post by **andy** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 10:31 pm

I have got adjustable front and back shocks and I would like to know more about them.

The front are top adjustable using a screwdriver. There are four positions, each with a coloured quadrant numbered 1-4 and a dot to line up. Other than that I haven't found any useful markings to identify them.

The back ones have an adjuster wheel at the bottom of the shock. There are 8 positions numbered 1-8 and there's a sticker saying 'buzz spec'. There's no mark telling you what to line the numbers up with, but as you change the numbers the wheel gets stiffer to turn and feels like it releases when you get back to having the 1 at the top.

I think everything is adjusted to the softest settings - but it's still hard as nails, mind you it corners like a beast (front strut brace and all)!

Cohn · Post by **Cohn** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 8:55 pm

don't really know what you're asking dude???

I have the same sort of suspension, mine are Daytona Dcuatro's though (which is being replaced soon).

The reason that it is so bloody bumpy and rattly is because it is simply a racing type suspension. So even for me on the softest mode it is a real bumpy ride. Not too good with Sydney roads etc.

.. I originally thought it needed a re-gassing after a dude by pedder's told me so. He also said that many of these Japanese aftermarket susi's can actually break, and sometimes they become stuck on whatever level they are on (some long shaft can snap). On the other hand though, he might just be FULL OF SH!T.

So, i donno, if you're asking why they are so bumpy, that could be caused by three things.

1. just the way they are (racing sus)
2. need regassing
3. valve snapped

GPXXX · Post by **GPXXX** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 9:29 pm

Try to get us some pics and we might get somewhere...

andy · Post by **andy** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 11:06 pm

Cheers guys.

I was trying to work out what make they are and if anyone knew if they were any good. I don't think they're dead or anything, I'm sure they're just damn stiff.

You're right about the Sydney roads though!

I might try for some pics at the weekend.

GPXXX · Post by **GPXXX** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 11:15 pm

andy wrote:Cheers guys.

I was trying to work out what make they are and if anyone knew if they were any good. I don't think they're dead or anything, I'm sure they're just damn stiff.

You're right about the Sydney roads though!

...just wait 'till you drive on Melburnian roads!

MattG · Post by **MattG** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 11:31 pm

With really low profile tyres you also feel every little bump. Having a slightly bigger profile helps cushion the blow.

There is always a trad-off between comfort and better performance / handling.

M@

G1 · Post by G1 » Tue Aug 12, 2003 12:54 am

andy, have a look on my homepage, theres a pic of my suspension, which is KYB Super Special for street.

you might at least work out that they are KYB or not KYBs

dannyboyau · Post by **dannyboyau** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 2:43 am

i can tell you that they are not ohlins like the ones on the nakaya tune

G1 · Post by G1 » Tue Aug 12, 2003 10:35 am

I said mine were KYB already

or you talking from andy's description

dannyboyau · Post by **dannyboyau** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 3:35 pm

i was talking about andy's

andy · Post by **andy** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 10:27 pm

Your FTO is a work of art.

I didn't see any picture of suspension though - I followed the link from your profile. Are there any other pages?

Cheers

ps back luck on scratching your old one.

G1 · Post by G1 » Wed Aug 13, 2003 12:16 pm

there is a page2 link right at the top of the first page.

the trick is in the photography

i just keep the car nice and clean

andy · Post by **andy** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 10:38 pm

Cheers G1 - my front shocks are the same as yours. Do you know the make / model / spec?

The backs look similar to mine in design, but mine have got 8 positions rather than 4 and there are no stickers giving the game away!

G1 · Post by G1 » Thu Aug 14, 2003 11:22 am

KYB Super Special for Street

only info I could find was in Japanese
http://www.autov.net/Brand.asp?BrandID= ... =11&CarID=

Here is a translation using babelfish.altavista.com of the description from above site

Dislike there is no either normally close riding comfort. So high-speed cruising we would like to enjoy sometimes. It solves with this! You in regard to the car "are very noisy type". Until also the part choosing goes in prudent group, agreement, examining, now the shank. Not only driving technique, you know also the role and efficiency of the part well. "We would like to enjoy the behavior change of the car with the adjustment of front and back balance". The shock absorber which you of such a mechanical type can be satisfied -, ' SUPER SPECIAL FOR STREET (the super special four street) '! ' SUPER SPECIAL FOR STREET ', loading attenuation power 4 step adjustment function also front and back. It is adapted to all scenes in the street. In you who know the meaning and the enjoyment of tuning best match. Just your street setup is possible. - When attenuation power quality 100% it does genuine, ' SUPER SPECIAL FOR STREET ', it extends, side 120? 240%/ shrinkage sides 150? 180% (description above is to the last "standard". Actually best attenuation power is set every model with the actual car test.) * The below-mentioned data has stated typical model. Individual item turn in regard to verification, please inquires the vehicle type, year type, and body number of vehicle inspection proof to the store. * As for indicatory price equivalent of 1 set (the front and the rear) as for exchange payment it is not included. Classified by tax. * It is something which below-mentioned notes & SUPER SPECIAL FOR STREET (E.C.S) it makes the genuine electronic control system correspond, the shock absorber - exchanges just the part. The advanced shock absorber which the control section 100 percent is utilized - is.

andy · Post by **andy** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 9:00 pm

Nice one.

Great translation! If I find anything else I'll let you know.

FTO AUSTRALIA

Do you recognise my adjustable suspension?

Do you recognise my adjustable suspension?

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