Compression and Rebound Damping
Function and Reset
Compression and Rebound Damping
Compression damping controls the
energy absorption when the shock
absorber is being compressed, thus
controls how easy the shock absorber
compresses when you hit a bump.
Rebound damping controls the energy
absorption when the shock absorber is
being extended and controls how fast
the shock absorber returns to its normal
position after being compressed.
The TPX compression adjuster is
located under the reservoir and the
rebound is located in centre at the bottom
of the damper.
The TTX compression and rebound
adjusters are located on the cylinder head
close to the reservoir.
To reset the adjuster
Turn the adjuster clockwise to fully closed
position (position zero [0]). Then, turn
counter clockwise to open, and count the
clicks until you reach the recommended
number of clicks. See recommended Set-
up data in the Mounting Instructions for
each shock absorber/strut.
CAUTION!
Do not use force, delicate sealing
surfaces can be damaged. Handtighten
only.
Compression Damping Adjuster
Low speed compression is mainly
used to control chassis movements and
response but it also affects the traction.
It affects how the car behaves during
breaking, turn in and acceleration. Less
low speed compression gives more
chassis movement but in many cases it
can improve traction and grip. Therefore
it is possible to balance the car by
adjusting the low speed compression.
High speed compression mainly
affects how the car absorbs bumps and
jumps. In rougher conditions or with a
lot of jumps more high speed damping is
often necessary to control the big chassis
movements.
Rebound Damping Adjuster
Rebound adjuster affects chassis
movement in a similar way as the low
speed compression but has even more
infl uence on traction. Use this adjuster to
control chassis movements over crests
or after jumps. More rebound gives less
movement and better stability but too
much will cause a loss of traction. It is
therefore a powerful balance tool together
with the low speed compression adjuster.
For slippery conditions when grip
levels are low, a softer set up on both
rebound and low speed compression is a
way to gain more traction.
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