Stasis Ohlins SL or Bilstein PSS9

[Fizikal S4Avant]

I've narrowed my suspension choices down to the two above. I have a B7 S4 Avant. I just wondering the pro and cons to each. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

[AudiA4_20T]

tough choice. I LOVE my PSS9s, they ride like stock and handle like a beast

[CARTEL]

I've been using the Stasis Motorsports for the last few months after upgrading from the Tracksports and couldn't be happier. I doubt you'll find that much difference between the PSS9's and the Ohlins, but I think the Ohlins might be a little better if you plan on tracking the car on a regular basis.

Edit: Ohlins SL... I haven't tried these yet...

Wait for Jeremy to join in. He should have some excellent feedback on both.

[Fizikal S4Avant]

Thanks for the feedback. Keep it coming!

[EBG 18T]

you can get the pss9 for about $8-900 less the STaSIS SL's. Both are excellent options. The STaSIS will allow you to pick a higher spring rate which can be nice. You could go with something like 750-800#F & 1000-1100# rear. The PSS9's (s4 version) are ~625-650#F&R.

The STasis will allow you to dial out more of the inherent understeer by going with the higher rear rates. STasis will match the dampening to what ever rates you pick. The PSS9's you are going to have to deal with the rate you are given.

[jeremy@matrix]

you can get the pss9 for about $8-900 less the STaSIS SL's. Both are excellent options. The STaSIS will allow you to pick a higher spring rate which can be nice. You could go with something like 750-800#F & 1000-1100# rear. The PSS9's (s4 version) are ~625-650#F&R.

The STasis will allow you to dial out more of the inherent understeer by going with the higher rear rates. STasis will match the dampening to what ever rates you pick. The PSS9's you are going to have to deal with the rate you are given.

Custom rates would be true on the STaSIS/Ohlins Motorsport's but the STaSIS/Ohlins SL's are a fixed spring rate--you request anything different;

STaSIS Ohlins SL Sport coilover kit for B6/B7 S4/A4; 4 STaSIS valved OHLINS steel body CCJ Dampers dampers w/ digressive damping, height adjustable, Ohlins high performance polymer spring perches for corrosion resistance and eliminating spring “wind-up” (reduced friction), 4 linear rate Hyperco or Eibach springs (750f/1100r S4, 650f/1000r A4), STaSIS 6061-T6 aluminum mounting hardware, UHMW spring perch bearings

You CAN request rates on the MS's;

STaSIS MotorSport coilover kit for B6/B7 S4, B7 RS4; 4 STaSIS valved OHLINS dampers w/ external front reservoirs, double digressive damping, external damping adjustability (comfort & performance), adjustable while installed on vehicle, lightweight aluminum threaded damper bodies, height adjustable, 4 linear rate Hyperco springs, 450 lb. to 1000 lb. spring rates, balanced and adjusted on SPA damper dynamometer


Now, onto your question....I actually haven't driven on a set of SL's yet so I can't say how they compare to PSS9's. The advantage I see to SL's is that they're Ohlins dampers which surpass Bilstein dampers. However, an advantage to the PSS9's is that they're 9way adjustable, whereas the SL's are fixed in that regard (and only ride height adjustable).

How much track work will you be doing?

[EBG 18T]

Custom rates would be true on the STaSIS/Ohlins Motorsport's but the STaSIS/Ohlins SL's are a fixed spring rate--you request anything different;

STaSIS Ohlins SL Sport coilover kit for B6/B7 S4/A4; 4 STaSIS valved OHLINS steel body CCJ Dampers dampers w/ digressive damping, height adjustable, Ohlins high performance polymer spring perches for corrosion resistance and eliminating spring “wind-up” (reduced friction), 4 linear rate Hyperco or Eibach springs (750f/1100r S4, 650f/1000r A4), STaSIS 6061-T6 aluminum mounting hardware, UHMW spring perch bearings

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Interesting. i thought we could pick rates on those too. I guess i misread the website. thanks for correcting me.

[jeremy@matrix]

Interesting. i thought we could pick rates on those too. I guess i misread the website. thanks for correcting me.

Anytime.

[Fizikal S4Avant]

Thanks for the break down. I'm planning on heading out to the track around 5-7 times a year. I'd also plan on squeezing in a few auto x's as well. I would like to lower the car around 1" and install 19" wheels on it (not the best for racing, I know. But they look so damn good :o) ).

[jeremy@matrix]

Thanks for the break down. I'm planning on heading out to the track around 5-7 times a year. I'd also plan on squeezing in a few auto x's as well. I would like to lower the car around 1" and install 19" wheels on it (not the best for racing, I know. But they look so damn good :o) ).

You're very welcome.

5-7 DE days + auto-x's is quite a bit....you may want to look at the STaSIS/Ohlins MS's then.

LMK when you're ready for them and we'll offer you a good price.