Setting up coilovers?

[Mirage-]

Alright guys just wondering if anybody had any advice on setting up coilovers?

If you don't already know I have a 1990 3dr Golf Gti (8v) and have purchased and recently fitted FK Konigsport coilovers.

I think that I have the ride height pretty much spot on using a fine measurement tool to determine the distance from the bottom of the thread ... allen key length all round  Just need some advice on what settings to use for the dampers?

Front and rears the same? front stiffer? back stiffer? What effect having one stiffer than the other would have on my car? 

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Ian

[Veedubgt18v]

i havent got coilies but i got koni/eibachs and i run the backer one turn of assjustment harder than the front dunno if that helps?

[Mr Blue]

Adjust it to suit you


i prefer softer on the rear

[Thom89]

Ideally, you should get the car corner weighted, to find out the balance of the car, if the car is split 50/50, which it isn't! then you would probably be best to set all shockers the same, generally though, I would set them all to soft, which is still harder than the stock item, run it for a week, and see what you think, a strut brace should really be used with coilovers, especially if your going to turn them up!
Too hard on the front may catch you out in the wet, with understeer, so look out!
I would stiffen up the front, increment at a time, only after you've got used to the lowest setting, and not 5 mins later!
Best bet though, is to find someone local to you that prepares front wheel drive race cars, and have a chat.. the proper knowledge is crucial to reap the benefits, otherwise its money down the drain
Tom