AST Adjuster Extender kit on non-AST setups??

a_riddler · 03-19-2013, 10:52 AM

http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info...roducts_id=287

I don't need to tell anyone that's installed coilovers how much it sucks dealing with the trunk carpet. I have a set of TC Kline coiloverss and wanted to know if anyone has used the AST extenders to make adjustments easier on non-AST coilovers. Its a simple set screw, so I think it should work. Worse case, its $45 bucks.

Kgolf31 · 03-19-2013, 11:33 AM

I would assume something as easy as calling TCK or Vorshlag to clarify and it will solve your answer.

Depending on the knob adjustment head. I know what TCK's look like but no clue as to what ASTs are.

Worst case is that you can machine some yourself. Take a metal rod, cut a slit in the bottom of the rod and get a metal coupling of some sort to hold it together.

My friend custom machined an adjustment rod just like that from a screwdriver for his fronts because with the camber he was running, he couldn't get the adjustment head over top of the rebound adjustment....if that makes any sense.

Finnegan · 03-19-2013, 12:03 PM

Great build thread here. See the rear shock piece in the index-I think it may help.

a_riddler · 03-19-2013, 12:12 PM

Thanks Finn, that's where I saw them. Thanks KGolf, I'll give TCK a call, was hoping to avoid the "it should work" answer from the vendor. Hate the carpet layout in the trunk...

3002 tii · 03-19-2013, 01:05 PM

I just cut out holes in my trunk trim right above the shock towers for easy access

GP20 · 03-19-2013, 02:37 PM

Give Rogue Engineering a call. I bought their rear shock adjustment tool a few years ago (for my TCK and GC rear shocks) and it works great. Good build quality & material. I used a hole saw to cut a couple of small openings right above the rear shock adjustors, and found a couple of plastic caps just the right size at Lowes. Now it takes less than 1 minute to adjust both rear shocks.

F360C · 03-19-2013, 07:35 PM

Here my set up......

3002 tii · 03-20-2013, 09:11 AM

^^ way cleaner than mine, but yea, same idea lol

a_riddler · 03-20-2013, 10:44 AM

Yep, looking to do exactly that. I'll give the kit a go. Will trim down rod for driver side.

EMP07 · 03-21-2013, 12:12 AM

f360c - from where?

RE site does not show the knobs...

Please share

a_riddler · 03-21-2013, 09:16 AM

http://www.rogueengineering.com/mm5/...Category_Code=

Yeah!

If you are ordering from RE, you might as well pick up some reinforcements

http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogu.../RSP_REIN.html

Mirko · 03-21-2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_riddler

http://www.rogueengineering.com/mm5/...Category_Code=

I guess that yellow top painted top piece goes on the shock. Are konis normally adjusted with an allen key? I've been looking to make something like this but that coupling piece that holds the allen key is the hard thing to find.

EMP07 · 03-21-2013, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_riddler

http://www.rogueengineering.com/mm5/...Category_Code=

Yeah!

If you are ordering from RE, you might as well pick up some reinforcements

http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogu.../RSP_REIN.html

Darn, could not find it on the site. but you did!

3002 tii · 03-22-2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_riddler

http://www.rogueengineering.com/mm5/...Category_Code=

Yeah!

If you are ordering from RE, you might as well pick up some reinforcements

http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogu.../RSP_REIN.html

+1, I picked up both reinforcements for shock towers and reinforcement for the rear perches. Keep in mind front shock tower plates will need to be TRIMMED if you're using camber plates.

a_riddler · 03-22-2013, 02:53 PM

Good point, I already had front reinforcements. I forgot to mention those.

http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogue/REIN/REINFT.html

What did you have to "trim" to use the front plates? I didn't have any issues installing them, but haven't made any adjustments since they have been in (outside of alignment).

inTgr8r · 03-22-2013, 03:43 PM

The inner ring/lip can inhibit the plate from full movement

a_riddler · 04-10-2013, 10:38 AM

Wanted to close this one out. If you have Koni's in the rear, you owe it to yourself to pick up the RE adjuster kit. Its a breeze to install, just use an awl and punch a hole through the carpet and push the rod through; mark the height and cut to length.

Thanks RE!

McKoval · 04-11-2013, 05:20 AM

RE adjusters are great. But has anyone ever tried to install them in a roadster?

03-19-2013, 10:52 AM	#1
a_riddler Bimmer Noob 30 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 08 Z4MC;08 MBZ E350 4Matic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (6)	AST Adjuster Extender kit on non-AST setups?? http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info...roducts_id=287 I don't need to tell anyone that's installed coilovers how much it sucks dealing with the trunk carpet. I have a set of TC Kline coiloverss and wanted to know if anyone has used the AST extenders to make adjustments easier on non-AST coilovers. Its a simple set screw, so I think it should work. Worse case, its $45 bucks. __________________ 08 Z4MC /// DKF Exhaust, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, TCK Coilovers, Strong-Strut, Apex EC-7's, APR Splitter/Wing, AFE Intake, Underdrive pulleys, AS SSK, Jaffster, UUC Tranny Mounts, Matte Grill, RPI Scoop, CF Badges
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	I would assume something as easy as calling TCK or Vorshlag to clarify and it will solve your answer. Depending on the knob adjustment head. I know what TCK's look like but no clue as to what ASTs are. Worst case is that you can machine some yourself. Take a metal rod, cut a slit in the bottom of the rod and get a metal coupling of some sort to hold it together. My friend custom machined an adjustment rod just like that from a screwdriver for his fronts because with the camber he was running, he couldn't get the adjustment head over top of the rebound adjustment....if that makes any sense.
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a_riddler Bimmer Noob 30 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 08 Z4MC;08 MBZ E350 4Matic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (6)	Thanks Finn, that's where I saw them. Thanks KGolf, I'll give TCK a call, was hoping to avoid the "it should work" answer from the vendor. Hate the carpet layout in the trunk... __________________ 08 Z4MC /// DKF Exhaust, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, TCK Coilovers, Strong-Strut, Apex EC-7's, APR Splitter/Wing, AFE Intake, Underdrive pulleys, AS SSK, Jaffster, UUC Tranny Mounts, Matte Grill, RPI Scoop, CF Badges
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GP20 Major 96 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: Z4M, F80 M3, 991.2 GTS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Give Rogue Engineering a call. I bought their rear shock adjustment tool a few years ago (for my TCK and GC rear shocks) and it works great. Good build quality & material. I used a hole saw to cut a couple of small openings right above the rear shock adjustors, and found a couple of plastic caps just the right size at Lowes. Now it takes less than 1 minute to adjust both rear shocks. __________________ 2019 Porsche 911 4 GTS 2016 BMW M3 2008 BMW Z4M coupe
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a_riddler Bimmer Noob 30 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 08 Z4MC;08 MBZ E350 4Matic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (6)	Yep, looking to do exactly that. I'll give the kit a go. Will trim down rod for driver side. __________________ 08 Z4MC /// DKF Exhaust, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, TCK Coilovers, Strong-Strut, Apex EC-7's, APR Splitter/Wing, AFE Intake, Underdrive pulleys, AS SSK, Jaffster, UUC Tranny Mounts, Matte Grill, RPI Scoop, CF Badges
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a_riddler Bimmer Noob 30 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 08 Z4MC;08 MBZ E350 4Matic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (6)	http://www.rogueengineering.com/mm5/...Category_Code= Yeah! If you are ordering from RE, you might as well pick up some reinforcements http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogu.../RSP_REIN.html __________________ 08 Z4MC /// DKF Exhaust, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, TCK Coilovers, Strong-Strut, Apex EC-7's, APR Splitter/Wing, AFE Intake, Underdrive pulleys, AS SSK, Jaffster, UUC Tranny Mounts, Matte Grill, RPI Scoop, CF Badges Last edited by a_riddler; 03-21-2013 at 09:23 AM..
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a_riddler Bimmer Noob 30 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 08 Z4MC;08 MBZ E350 4Matic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (6)	Good point, I already had front reinforcements. I forgot to mention those. http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogue/REIN/REINFT.html What did you have to "trim" to use the front plates? I didn't have any issues installing them, but haven't made any adjustments since they have been in (outside of alignment). __________________ 08 Z4MC /// DKF Exhaust, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, TCK Coilovers, Strong-Strut, Apex EC-7's, APR Splitter/Wing, AFE Intake, Underdrive pulleys, AS SSK, Jaffster, UUC Tranny Mounts, Matte Grill, RPI Scoop, CF Badges
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a_riddler Bimmer Noob 30 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 08 Z4MC;08 MBZ E350 4Matic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (6)	Wanted to close this one out. If you have Koni's in the rear, you owe it to yourself to pick up the RE adjuster kit. Its a breeze to install, just use an awl and punch a hole through the carpet and push the rod through; mark the height and cut to length. Thanks RE! __________________ 08 Z4MC /// DKF Exhaust, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, TCK Coilovers, Strong-Strut, Apex EC-7's, APR Splitter/Wing, AFE Intake, Underdrive pulleys, AS SSK, Jaffster, UUC Tranny Mounts, Matte Grill, RPI Scoop, CF Badges
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McKoval New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: z4 3.0si 2006 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	RE adjusters are great. But has anyone ever tried to install them in a roadster? __________________ 2006 3.0si
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