STaSIS Ohlins SLs - Are you running these?

[channad]

If so, I have some quesitons:

Where did you buy them?
How much were they?
Which spring rates did you go with?
Did you upgrade the rear sway bar?
Do you track or auto-x your car?
How long was install?
Is it easy to adjust height?
Did you corner balance?

I'm thinking of getting a set. My only issue is that I'll raise the car up for winter and put snow tires on. For those cruises up to Mammoth during winter. Whenever that comes around, it was 85 in LA today. Then I'll have to car lowered when it's spring time, and swap in some 19s, hopefully. Seems like kind of a hassle to me. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[ngng]

If so, I have some quesitons:

Where did you buy them?
How much were they?
Which spring rates did you go with?
Did you upgrade the rear sway bar?
Do you track or auto-x your car?
How long was install?
Is it easy to adjust height?
Did you corner balance?

I'm thinking of getting a set. My only issue is that I'll raise the car up for winter and put snow tires on. For those cruises up to Mammoth during winter. Whenever that comes around, it was 85 in LA today. Then I'll have to car lowered when it's spring time, and swap in some 19s, hopefully. Seems like kind of a hassle to me. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

raising and lowering seems like it would get expensive, you're looking at two alignments a year right?

i have my car at 25 1/2 and 25 7/8 right now. i may lower it a tad, but i'm not sure yet.

[Cargo8]

from my understanding, you should probably settle on a height that you can live with year round (LA? really? haha snow?? [i'm bias, never seen snow in my life (i'm still young)]) because if you adjust twice a year thats a large sum of money to have a shop do it for you (unless you have a connection or tools to adjust the rear, which is extensive work, i've heard)

[Ill 3.0]

no reason to raise just for snow. Now if the roads are in terrible shape that's a different story. If that's the case you're better off taking a truck anyway. Mountain roads in the NE can be pretty rough on a car. I've never been skiing near the west coast though.

[S4DTM]

If so, I have some quesitons:

Where did you buy them?
How much were they?
Which spring rates did you go with?
Did you upgrade the rear sway bar?
Do you track or auto-x your car?
How long was install?
Is it easy to adjust height?
Did you corner balance?

I'm thinking of getting a set. My only issue is that I'll raise the car up for winter and put snow tires on. For those cruises up to Mammoth during winter. Whenever that comes around, it was 85 in LA today. Then I'll have to car lowered when it's spring time, and swap in some 19s, hopefully. Seems like kind of a hassle to me. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I went straight through STaSIS. Spring rates are 750 front and 1100 rear. H-Sport rear sway bar. Not much tracking or aut-xing yet, but future...and a good amount of HARD road driving! STaSIS did everything in a day. Height adjustment can be a bitch, gotta take the wheels off, but they give you the tools (I recommend having someone do it for you on a lift). Have not corner balanced yet, but that's the next step with an alignment.

On another note though....THEY'RE AWESOME!!

[L8brker]

i have em there great,next step corner balance, i also upgraded the bars to the h sport rs4 you can get the tail out ,
and yes i do track the the car , lapped a Gt3 in the pouring rain (new car to the driver)
that was my highlight though : ) .........rears are hardest to adjust height but they come with two wrenches ,so for one of them i cut it shorter for the rear so i can get more turn out of it ...

[ngng]

why are the rears so hard to adjust?

[actlsub9]

why are the rears so hard to adjust?

Because the perch adjustment is at the bottom, so unless you have a few elbows on your arm you can only turn it 20 degrees before needing to reposition the spanner wrench.

[channad]

Driving around Mammoth with 5-7 inches of snow on the ground at night is what I did last year.

I may just lower 3/4" to 1" from stock height.

maybe to look like this...minus the RS4 reps...







That kinda height may keep the snow off my 'shoes.' Thoughts?

[channad]

from my understanding, you should probably settle on a height that you can live with year round (LA? really? haha snow?? [i'm bias, never seen snow in my life (i'm still young)]) because if you adjust twice a year thats a large sum of money to have a shop do it for you (unless you have a connection or tools to adjust the rear, which is extensive work, i've heard)

you need head north my son!



one week after I bought the car.

[Babyfoood!]

If so, I have some quesitons:

Where did you buy them?
How much were they?
Which spring rates did you go with?
Did you upgrade the rear sway bar?
Do you track or auto-x your car?
How long was install?
Is it easy to adjust height?
Did you corner balance?

I'm thinking of getting a set. My only issue is that I'll raise the car up for winter and put snow tires on. For those cruises up to Mammoth during winter. Whenever that comes around, it was 85 in LA today. Then I'll have to car lowered when it's spring time, and swap in some 19s, hopefully. Seems like kind of a hassle to me. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Where did you buy them? authorized dealer
How much were they? $2499
Which spring rates did you go with? rates that were selected by Stasis as best for this kit
Did you upgrade the rear sway bar? no
Do you track or auto-x your car? no
How long was install? 4 - 6 hours
Is it easy to adjust height? front: yes, rear: no
Did you corner balance? no

It will be way more than "kind of a hassle". Pick a conservative ride height that works for both seasons/wheel sets and leave it alone.

[ngng]

Because the perch adjustment is at the bottom, so unless you have a few elbows on your arm you can only turn it 20 degrees before needing to reposition the spanner wrench.

ahhh gotcha!

[Quattro]

channa, ohlins sls are for poor people! get the motorsports!

jping,

contact stasis and they will answer your questions, I know the motorsports are a lot more easier to adjust, but a lot more expensive.

-randy (yes this wasnt really helpfull)

[channad]

^thanks dude!

[D.C. Designs]

^pm you :)

[Lake Powell]

If so, I have some quesitons:

1.Where did you buy them?
2.How much were they?
3.Which spring rates did you go with?
4.Did you upgrade the rear sway bar?
5.Do you track or auto-x your car?
6.How long was install?
7.Is it easy to adjust height?
8.Did you corner balance?

I'm thinking of getting a set. My only issue is that I'll raise the car up for winter and put snow tires on. For those cruises up to Mammoth during winter. Whenever that comes around, it was 85 in LA today. Then I'll have to car lowered when it's spring time, and swap in some 19s, hopefully. Seems like kind of a hassle to me. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I have had mine installed for about 2 weeks so far very happy.
1. I purchased mine through Ryan at ICS, it was a GB on "another" forum
2. $2200.00 with shipping
3. I have the spring rates specified by Stasis, I don't think there is an option for anything different.
4. Before I did this mod I was certain that a sway bar upgrade would be necessary but not now, the handling is now much better.
5. Nope, I'm certain I'd wreck somehow.
6. Install took better part of the day, did it my self, but I work rather slow.
7. As other have said the fronts are easier than the rears. One thing that has made adjusting the rear easier is cut about 3" off of the handle of one of the spanner wrenches, it made it fit in close quarters better.
8. No, but I did a 4 wheel alignment, and I am very happy with the car.

As far as wanting to adjust he ride height for snow conditions, I really don't think it will help you much. From my experience the roads are generally plowed then if not they're packed. It you happen to try to plow through powder then the amount of depth will have to be just right for a small increase in ride height to make a difference. Usually the snow depth at the bottom of the hill is much less than the top.

Case in point, I got 6" of snow in my yard last weekend, Snowbird ski resort got 46", I live 9 miles away. Lifts opened last friday.

[channad]

wow! thanks for the responses!

I really want to get some 19s, but I realized I should get the Ohlins first. So, I'm on the look out for a good deal on them.

booyah!

[CanyonRS4]

I have had them for about a year. They are a great addition to the car. STaSIS does not recommend running a rear sway bar, stick with the OEM bars.

I have tracked the car and done several Auto-X's the car is well balanced, the understeer is gone with the SL's

I run mine just over 25" in ride height and do not raise it for winter, I tend to plow anything over 4" of snow but have no issue with the low ride height.

The rear adjustment requires you to loosen the rear sub-frame as the pre-load on the springs is fairly significant and adjusting the height is difficult without reducing the load. The front is easy...

Install was 4-5 hours.

I have had it aligned but not corner balanced....

[channad]

Another thin I have to consider is the DTM CF splitter up front. My front is lower than normal S4. I wouldn't wanna have to pay a lot to replace that CF splitter.

this car is lowered on SLs, any idea what the ride height is?

[actlsub9]

I know the motorsports are a lot more easier to adjust

Care to explain? I have the Motorsports and the adjustment is in the same spot as it was on my Streetsports.

[ngng]

Another thin I have to consider is the DTM CF splitter up front. My front is lower than normal S4. I wouldn't wanna have to pay a lot to replace that CF splitter.

this car is lowered on SLs, any idea what the ride height is?

you should be fine...i ahve the oetty front on my car and might add a splitter too. if it's an issue for you, sell me your Cf ;)

[ngng]

Care to explain? I have the Motorsports and the adjustment is in the same spot as it was on my Streetsports.

greg, what are your ride heights? any alignment issues? i looked at your pics and i like the stance...how's it handle?

[JB_ImolaS4]

channa, ohlins sls are for poor people! get the motorsports!

jping,

contact stasis and they will answer your questions, I know the motorsports are a lot more easier to adjust, but a lot more expensive.

-randy (yes this wasnt really helpfull)

... or for people that A) don't track their car B) can find a better way to spend $5K

[Dodge2Dub]

I just raised mine up (well, Darrin did at West End Alignment) and I think there is a decent amount of clearance now. Channad, you'll have to take a look. I'm now at just above 25 1/2 in the front and about 25 7/8 in the rear with the 245 tires.

In regard to price, corner balancing and raising/lowering at West End is $150. Ingolstadt West charges $89 to raise/lower and I believe that Wicked Motorsports is comparable. In terms of alignments, Darrin charges $100, Ingolstadt West charges around $75 and Wicked charges about $70.

Honestly, compared to the amount of money that we pour into our cars, I don't think raising and lowering for the winter season is cost prohibitive (just think about how much you're saving on gas right now). On the other hand, if you can find a sweet spot in terms of ride height, you will not have to waste your time raising and lowering at the beginning and end of the ski season.

[S4DTM]

Another thin I have to consider is the DTM CF splitter up front. My front is lower than normal S4. I wouldn't wanna have to pay a lot to replace that CF splitter.

this car is lowered on SLs, any idea what the ride height is?

I have the DTM kit and I haven't had a problem with the CF lip. You just kid of have to watch what you're doing obviously. If you don't think you'll make it...go around, haha Here's a front shot of my car with the SLs so you can see how far the lip is from the ground...it's not bad at all:

ohlins sls are for poor people! get the motorsports!

.......riiiiiggghtt...cause they don't have adjustable dampeners that 90% of the owners leave on the same exact setting from when they are put on (normally stiffest, which is basically the SLs). Don't get me wrong, the motorsports are amazing...but the SLs aren't any step down by any means

[L8brker]

I have the DTM kit and I haven't had a problem with the CF lip. You just kid of have to watch what you're doing obviously. If you don't think you'll make it...go around, haha Here's a front shot of my car with the SLs so you can see how far the lip is from the ground...it's not bad at all:





.......riiiiiggghtt...cause they don't have adjustable dampeners that 90% of the owners leave on the same exact setting from when they are put on (normally stiffest, which is basically the SLs). Don't get me wrong, the motorsports are amazing...but the SLs aren't any step down by any means

...
........ya what he said .....im with ya

[actlsub9]

greg, what are your ride heights? any alignment issues? i looked at your pics and i like the stance...how's it handle?

This is the latest picture of my motorsports at about 24" all around...



However, for optimal performance this is too low.

Here are STaSIS recommendations...

Conservative Street Setup
Between 1/16 and 1/32 TOE IN front and 1/32 TOE IN rear
Ride height at 25.875” front and 26.000” rear
(–1.0 camber front)

Aggressive Street Setup
Between 1/32 and 0 TOE IN on all four corners
Ride height at 25.500” front and 25.625” rear
(–1.5 to –1.75 camber front)

Track Setup
Between 0 and 1/16 TOE OUT on all four corners
Ride height at 25.000” front and 25.250” rear
(–2.0 to –3.0 camber front)

[ngng]

grrr..looks great. but I want it to handle better, than look great any idea at what height we start having alignment issues (where the toe and camber are out of OEM spec)?

This is the latest picture of my motorsports at about 24" all around...



However, for optimal performance this is too low.

Here are STaSIS recommendations...

Conservative Street Setup
Between 1/16 and 1/32 TOE IN front and 1/32 TOE IN rear
Ride height at 25.875” front and 26.000” rear
(–1.0 camber front)

Aggressive Street Setup
Between 1/32 and 0 TOE IN on all four corners
Ride height at 25.500” front and 25.625” rear
(–1.5 to –1.75 camber front)

Track Setup
Between 0 and 1/16 TOE OUT on all four corners
Ride height at 25.000” front and 25.250” rear
(–2.0 to –3.0 camber front)

[Buegie]

thats beautiful, I'd sacrifice a little bit of handling to look like that

[S4DTM]

Haha, your car IS like the B6 twin of mine! Nice ride man !

And ngng, you're gonna have alignment issues with any ride height change, but anything below "aggressive street" is gonna be big time, that's why they don't recommend it unless you're on the track. As long as you have regular alignments you're ok though

[ngng]

And ngng, you're gonna have alignment issues with any ride height change, but anything below "aggressive street" is gonna be big time, that's why they don't recommend it unless you're on the track. As long as you have regular alignments you're ok though

what I meant was, "uncorrectable alignment issues". I'm aware you need to realign the car once you lower it :)

[S4DTM]

what I meant was, "uncorrectable alignment issues". I'm aware you need to realign the car once you lower it :)

Ah, haha, gotcha! My bad...and to be honest, i have no idea where that point in ride height is, but I'm guessing pretty low! And avoid polyurethane bushings, cause that will f*** up your camber!

[actlsub9]

what I meant was, "uncorrectable alignment issues". I'm aware you need to realign the car once you lower it :)

Well, if you keep the front toe centered, then you can get away with 24.5" and keep tire wear reasonable. Anything lower and you really have to keep an eye on your tires.

[TonyD]

Channa my homie! Shoot me a PM and I'll hook you up.

[sammyrusso]

live in la..if u want u can come check it out go for a ride

[GotRS?]

Another thin I have to consider is the DTM CF splitter up front. My front is lower than normal S4. I wouldn't wanna have to pay a lot to replace that CF splitter.

this car is lowered on SLs, any idea what the ride height is?

Wow, that still looks a pretty off-road set up. I agree with an earlier post, rent something if you want to go into 6" snow.

My experience in Tahoe; Shasta; Oregon didn't need more than chains or 4WD, no clearance issues at all. The US is very user friendly. And the East Coast folks know their tires.

[ngng]

Well, if you keep the front toe centered, then you can get away with 24.5" and keep tire wear reasonable. Anything lower and you really have to keep an eye on your tires.

sounds good! I took some measurements and I think ~25" is a good ride height

[channad]

I have the DTM kit and I haven't had a problem with the CF lip. You just kid of have to watch what you're doing obviously. If you don't think you'll make it...go around, haha Here's a front shot of my car with the SLs so you can see how far the lip is from the ground...it's not bad at all:

what are the measurements for your ride height?

[rbells4]

Channa - you should get a deal going for everyone. Set up a GB with a friend and maybe they'll get 10 orders...you never know! =)

[FLAudiMotion]

Bump!! so how is the group buy going? Anyone...Anyone...