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Just installed my Koni's and Eibach's.

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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Default Just installed my Koni's and Eibach's.

All I can say is WOW. The car is so much more agile and responsive now. I have the Koni's set to full stuff but I may back down a bit as the ride is a little bouncy at times. Would that help out?

Next up is wheels and tires
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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If it's "bouncy", you need to stiffen the shocks. If it's "rough", yes, going softer on the shocks will help.
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 08:21 AM
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Hmm..well, the shocks are set at full stiff front and rear. I'll play around with them anyway just to see if it makes a difference.

Also, During hard cornering, I can distinctly hear a kind of "metal rubbing on metal" sound, almost like a creaking door. Any clues?
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 08:47 AM
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get under the car and retorque everything.
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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get an alignment, as well.
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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i have koni's and gc's on my hatch and i really like them for autox.

good luck with yours
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BeQuietAndDrive
Hmm..well, the shocks are set at full stiff front and rear. I'll play around with them anyway just to see if it makes a difference.

Also, During hard cornering, I can distinctly hear a kind of "metal rubbing on metal" sound, almost like a creaking door. Any clues?
if retorquing everything doesn't fix this i'd check to make sure the springs are seated correctly in the struts.
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