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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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Hi Guys,

I have a set of Spax PSV Adjustables (I think) on my Series 2 and I think they are set to the hardest setting! when I bought them I was told they were adjustable but I needed to get a key type thing!

Now my question is...where and how much?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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What about the tyre shop Jackson Road (by carpet Kingdom) bit geezerish down there but usually alright and know their stuff, could adjust it for you or order a key from the suppliers, worth askin!
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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can you not use a shifter?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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I have 2 of the keys, you get 2 when you but the kit.

Its like a big plastic black know type thing with a hex holw in the base.

Have you tried a socket over the top, if you turn it gentle you'll feel the different settings where the lug slots into its slot for each setting.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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I will give ita try! So it is just like 5 clicks one way for example?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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If you try and find a begining, for example.

Turn the top 5-10mm of the strut either anto clockwise or clockwise, but in the direction where as you find a point where it won't turn any further and start from there.

If your saying there on hard already, then the 'wall' wont be to far on turning.

Once you find that it is fully anti clockwise or clockwise, turn it the opposite direction, after about 360 degrees or 540 degrees, you should feel a click (feel not hear) this would be the stiffest setting i.e. No10.

Keep turning, feeling for clicks until you get to No1.

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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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Thanks for your help

Just tried it with a 9mm spanner and set it to about half and half! It has more bodyroll now so should be a bit smoother (Losing handling)
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