From: greg@itasoftware.com on behalf of Greg Klanderman [gak@klanderman.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 12:16 PM
To: 928
Subject: [928] Re: [PacNW928] Front shock adjustment--physical issues (Koni SA)

>>>>> curt@sharksatplay com <curt@sharksatplay.com> writes:

> So, I've got these new Koni single adjustable shocks on the S, and find 
> it's quite difficult to set adjustment on the fronts, due to the tight 
> physical confines.  I can't use the adjuster knob that came with the 
> shocks, so I've employed vise-grip needle nose pliers to adjust them. 
>  Trouble is, the little blade that you have to turn is too soft a metal--I 
> don't think it will survive that method for long.

> To fix this problem, I'm pondering cutting out the edge of the fender near 
> the adjuster, and/or getting a longer tool machined with a slot.

> I'm wondering if anyone else come up with a solution to this problem? 
>  Other than never adjusting them, of course. :)

> Curt
> '91 GT
> '86.5 S with new springy bits

Curt,

I made a small tool out of a piece of steel bar maybe 1/8" thick by
1/3" by 1.5" long.  I cut a small notch into each end of it and you
can get at the adjusters fine by alternating sides.  it looks kinda
like this:


    +------+  +------+
    |      |  |      |
    |      |  |      |
    |      |  |      |
    |      +--+      |
    |                |
    |                |
    |                |
    |                |
    |                |
    |                |
    |                |
    |                |
    |                |
    |                |
    |                |
    +-------+        |
            |        |
    +-------+        |
    |                |
    |                |
    |                |
    +----------------+


(remember ascii art?)

i keep it in the glove box; it's a lot smaller than the koni adjuster.

the other problem i found with the plastic koni adjusters is that they
seemed about ready to crack apart the first time i used them.

greg




From: kjcracer@yahoo.com [mailto:kjcracer@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 1:30 PM
To: 928
Subject: [928] Re: [PacNW928] Front shock adjustment--physical issues
(Koni SA)


I "made" this tool.  I took a small socket, and cut a slot in it with a
dremel.  (Just to fit the shock adjustment "flats.")  I used a 1/4 drive
since it's low effort, then I have a small extension and rachet for it.  I
leave it all together (used inexpensive stuff,) so it's always ready to
go.  Just remember which way to turn it for adjustment...for most people
it seems counter-intuitive.  (Keep the Koni knob as a reminder?) Kim