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      08-18-2012, 02:05 AM   #1
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Koni Sport Yellow HELP

How are you all adjusting the fronts post install with that strut bar in the way? I haven't adjusted mine yet but want some feedback!!

So far I love them btw.... Interestingly my rears which did rub on stock m sport don't rub now on koni yellow and eibach
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      08-18-2012, 10:16 AM   #2
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You have to disconnect the strut brace. I installed the M3 front strut brace (as modified and sold by HP Autowerks) to have easy access to adjust the Konis. Look at HPs website and call Harold (the man) who can answer all your questions.
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      08-19-2012, 06:42 PM   #3
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I made a small notched tool to fit under. I'll show a pic when I get home from vacation.
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      08-22-2012, 01:39 AM   #4
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Either get the M3 style strut tower brace kit, remove the oem strut bar at adjustment time or make a special tool to allow easier adjustments.
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      08-22-2012, 03:42 AM   #5
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The cheapest fix is to use a couple of washers and move the OEM strut bars up a bit and out of the way for daily driving. When you want to adjust them, then remove the bolt, raise the bar, and adjust.

The more elegant solution is the M3 style strut tower brace that HPA sells.
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      08-23-2012, 09:56 PM   #6
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Guess the m3 bar is the way I am going
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