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shiny_car · 01-02-2008

Originally Posted by ReekieVR

1. the front suspension looks like it is adjustable, but is standard as far as i know. The top of the suspension strut has a flat end sticking out of the top mount - looks like a key would fit over it and turn it. Is this just the normal strut top ?
3. My battery light briefly flickers occasionaly, and the headlamps dim quite a lot when the fans kick in. Normal or should i get the battery / alternator checked ?
4. How do i get into the preset equaliser settings on the radio? It goes on about them i the manual, but i cant see the option in 'menu'.

1. could be a KONI Sport adjustable damper. photo? have a look at the dampers behind the wheel; factory (non-adjustable) are black; KONI Sport are yellow; other brands could be green, red, whatever, but again, factory should be black

3. if the car starts easily, then the battery is probably ok; so hopefully it's not your voltage regulator or alternator, but the regulator can certainly fail over time

4. is there a BOSE system fitted? then it won't be adjustable.

01-02-2008	#7 (Post Link)
shiny_car Lounge winner car of the year Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 2,344 Member car: GT 3.2L V6 . 155 2L 8V	Re: New 156 GTA owner - questions Originally Posted by ReekieVR 1. the front suspension looks like it is adjustable, but is standard as far as i know. The top of the suspension strut has a flat end sticking out of the top mount - looks like a key would fit over it and turn it. Is this just the normal strut top ? 3. My battery light briefly flickers occasionaly, and the headlamps dim quite a lot when the fans kick in. Normal or should i get the battery / alternator checked ? 4. How do i get into the preset equaliser settings on the radio? It goes on about them i the manual, but i cant see the option in 'menu'. 1. could be a KONI Sport adjustable damper. photo? have a look at the dampers behind the wheel; factory (non-adjustable) are black; KONI Sport are yellow; other brands could be green, red, whatever, but again, factory should be black 3. if the car starts easily, then the battery is probably ok; so hopefully it's not your voltage regulator or alternator, but the regulator can certainly fail over time 4. is there a BOSE system fitted? then it won't be adjustable.