FLlegacy Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just curious how everyone else has settled on their rear and front settings. Right now I am at 1/2 turn on either, but really want to firm up the rear to get less lean when turning into a turn. Like a band aid for the rsb, would that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferdude1087 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Just curious how everyone else has settled on their rear and front settings. Right now I am at 1/2 turn on either, but really want to firm up the rear to get less lean when turning into a turn. Like a band aid for the rsb, would that work? That should, keep tabs on the front though, too much and she might get tail happy. Mines full soft rear and 1/2 front to compensate for the heavier H6 motor...very neutral driving car right now. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk Edited February 2, 2017 by Golferdude1087 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaddocks Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just curious how everyone else has settled on their rear and front settings. Right now I am at 1/2 turn on either, but really want to firm up the rear to get less lean when turning into a turn. Like a band aid for the rsb, would that work? I have mine a little stiffer in the rear than the front for that very reason. Can't remember the settings off the top of my head, but the car handles neutrally without being uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I've got mine at 1.25 turns up front and 1 turn in the rear, handles fairly neutral My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I haven't finished dialing mine in, I really only got a couple week of driving with my summer tires once everything was settled and aligned. The spring and the spring rates are going to make a difference. I currently have mine at 3/4 in the front, 1/4 in the rear. I have been meaning to adjust them further to dial them in for the colder winter temps, but I misplace my Koni knob and the other 3 knobs are in my garage attic. This means I have to move my stored truck & boat around to get access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I haven't finished dialing mine in, I really only got a couple week of driving with my summer tires once everything was settled and aligned. The spring and the spring rates are going to make a difference. I currently have mine at 3/4 in the front, 1/4 in the rear. I have been meaning to adjust them further to dial them in for the colder winter temps, but I misplace my Koni knob and the other 3 knobs are in my garage attic. This means I have to move my stored truck & boat around to get access. I keep one in my glovebox for on the fly adjustments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 My knob lives in the "glove" box. Lol! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 My knob lives in the "glove" box. Lol! I've got a knob in my "glove" box and one in the trunk... My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 No glove no love 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 The knob was in my center console and I had intended to store it permanently in there, but I likely put it down somewhere in the garage when I was cleaning up for the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroVWGTi Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Any news on koni, did they get the donors yet? If anything, i would rather wait till these happen, before retrofit shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Any news on koni, did they get the donors yet? If anything, i would rather wait till these happen, before retrofit shocks. I met up with ChrisChrash last week to get his rear shocks and I have the donors packaged up and ready to go. I am waiting for Koni to send me the shipping information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstorr Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Any news on koni, did they get the donors yet? If anything, i would rather wait till these happen, before retrofit shocks. I will more than likely be waiting just like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Stupid question on these, don't remeber the initial settings I had. Just wondering if like my mountain bike suspension I can turn it fully in one direction, will it stop, then start counting turns from there? Just worried if I start turning these end up not having a finite stopping point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Yes it will stop. Best to turn it back to full soft and start from there. I have done this a few times. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Yes it will stop. Best to turn it back to full soft and start from there. I have done this a few times. what Joe said My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Yes it will stop. Best to turn it back to full soft and start from there. I have done this a few times. Thanks- have to love just how sensitive google is to how you word something. Been searching for a while for the answer. After posting I kept trying and found this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HyBFWNB35o. Came on here to delete my post, but you guys are too fast for me. Just to add incase you don't watch the video- they recommend if you plan on keeping it in full soft or full firm to go until it stops then back off a little bit to prevent the adjuster from jamming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkenefake Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just make sure you have everything in these 2 diagrams. Front. (strut>spring>bumpstop>dustcover>upperseat>spacer>tophat) http://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_2010_Legacy36L-5AT-4WDR-Premium-Sedan/_54106_6025246/FRONT-SHOCK-ABSORBER/B14-210-01.html Rear. (shock>spring>bumpstop>dustcover>isolator>tophat) http://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_2010_Legacy36L-5AT-4WDR-Premium-Sedan/_54106_6029004/REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBER/B14-211-01.html Is it absolutely necessary to replace everything in these diagrams? I put it all in my cart and its about $450! Would it be worthwhile to take mine apart, inspect, and replace only things that are necessary. I can afford downtime since I have a DD. I have the Koni inserts with Eibach springs and going to reuse my stock strut mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 You can reuse alot of what on your stock suspension if it's not necessary to replace soon My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 I would recommend reusing the bump stops, dust covers and upper spring perches, those are not really wear items. Depending on the miles on your car and the weather conditions (ie road salt) in your area, you may want to consider replacing the tophats and rear isolator. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 The reason that Whit had to replace those items as well (the dust cover, isolator, etc) was because he was coming from coilovers, so he didn't have his stock suspension anymore to pull parts from. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 He also lives in Massachusetts, so he may have had to replace some of that stuff anyway because salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroVWGTi Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Updates? On what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Updates? On what? Probably on Koni's progress toward making more inserts or developing a Legacy specific full strut. I expect inserts to be available in a few months, full struts will realistically be close to a year. But don't quote me on this. Koni should have the donors we are sending them in the next week or two. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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