Upper front bushings

B6/7 S4/RS4
#21

yeah, coilovers like the Stasis MS that need rebuilding every few years, $4000 up front cost $400-600 for install, $1000+ for the rebuild (that’s a guess, and factors in removal/install)…just seems like a horrible option. Performance is likely great if guys are going to pay upwards of $6000 for 4-5 years of being a bit lower and more agile.

Of course people paid $12,000 for PES kits and $4,000 for 2.25" Capristo catbacks for the RS4, so I shouldn’t assume the cost reflects any sort of correlation to value (and I definitely shouldn’t assume that RS4 owners don’t waste money on bad purchases).

#22

the difference is negligible, i felt a bigger difference in terms of balance from my Hotchkis Rs4 sway bars than i did from the coilovers.

if your car LIVES at the track, yea maybe. but v3’s can offer the same adjustability for less and without the annoying maintanence.

#23

91gl, check your PMs.

To clear it up a bit. The Stasis MSs are $3895 up front then $400 every year to rebuild them because they require a rebuild every year for the four years that they are warrantied. Labor for me is my time not money. I have access to a lift and all my tools from when I worked at the dealerships. Yeah it looks like a bad investment for the ease of adjustment.

I just looked how the KW V3 are adjusted and it seems a little more of a pain in the ass when compared to the Stasis MS but very few people live at a road course track. So I would drive around with the coilovers in soft street setting most of the time then when I was going up to summit point or VIR the week earlier I would adjust to the stiff setting.

#24

you have to rebuild them every year…wow. Not sure I`d EVER consider that for my car, especially when the company providing the warranty is not considered on strong financial ground by…anyone lol.

#25

If you can do the labor of removing them yourself, it’s not too bad I guess. But if you have to pay someone the labor, fuck that noise

#26

Rebuild every 15k miles is pretty much on par for a high performance coilover. There is a big difference in damping performance and adjustment consistancy between the KW V3 and the Ohlins MS. Same reason why people pay $10k plus for high end coilovers, they are more consistant, adjustable, and predictable than others, but you pay more for that. Is that worth it? It all comes down to the end user. If you drive a car with the Ohlins MS and then V3 you will understand why people pay more and go through more hassle.

#27

Oh I’m sure it’s a great part, but these cars weren’t made for the road course. So what’s the point? :smiley:

#28

If you want a race car, sell as mint and get a gt3

#29

lok

#30

really? considering i have owned both, the hassle wasnt worth it. youll just sit there and type away just for the sake of it so you can look like you know what you are talking about. you still have your stock struts and springs dont you? so getting a ride in two different setups, dialed in completely different by different people is really an accurate way to judge a product right? how about living with both like i have, then make a judgement.

rebuild every 15k is not on par with a high performance coilover, that number was pulled completely out of your pimply white ass. there is no where on stasis website implying they are track only, a quality coilover should last much longer. my friend has 90k on his pss9’s and they work and look brand new. so someone should pay 2k more for only rebound adjustment and lesser quality? doesnt make sense. the kw’s offer the same adjustability minus the shiny cool resevoirs in a longer lasting, more durably package. for the street who possibly needs more? they are both overkill. most would be content with v2’s.

#31

I just went from stock to Stasis Ohlins SL coilovers. I have only had them on for 2 days and the difference is quite dramatic. They are rock solid at triple digit speeds on the highway, they’re not as bouncy as stock either which is nice.

I think people make the rebuild requirement more of an issue than it is. I have read on the forums of people with both the SL’s and the motorsports with over the 15k miles with no rebuild needed, Im pretty sure I read a post where someone had over 50k miles and they felt the same as new at that point, not positive though.

These dampers are better quality than stock, unless you are road racing your car every weekend for a year I don’t see how they could fail. I bet a lot of people with blown dampers either did not install them correctly (you must torque the bolts with full weight of the car loaded on the suspension) or they track the car consistently.

The only reason you need to rebuild more often is if you want to stay in line with the Stasis warranty. If you simply ignore that and rebuild when it’s actually truly needed than it only costs 400 dollars. The rears are super easy to take out yourself, the fronts a little more complicated, but still easily done by a DIY’er.

#32

I don’t plan to rebuild (really just servicing imo) my SL’s until needed. If I decide to change my spring weights in the future prior to an issue then I would obviously take the time to service the part at that time. I’m not concerned about the Stasis warranty one bit. It’s more of a hassel to me than a plus. It’s not any different than adding any other coil over system, you service them when needed. That’s how I look at it. I have 17K+ miles on mine, zero issues.

#33

That’s my plan as well. Which springs do you have on yours? Mine are 750/1100 hyperco springs. No idea what other choices are out there that could be better.

#34

I think people swap the hypercos for swift springs pretty often

#35

Sorry, I meant spring rates not weights. Same, I have 750/1100 currently. What Joe said below regarding other options. Some have found different rates (stiffer usually for driving the RS aggressivly, I forget the rates at the moment) support different driving stlyes in a positive way. I think it comes down to driving style and personal preference.

#36

I’m running 800/1200 on my SL’s

#37

Just read a little… Didn’t before my previous response. I got to ride in krypto’s (Dave’s) car when I went up to pick up his hood and he is running the KW’s and I have to say it was a noticeably stiffer ride than my SL’s. Granted it was only a ride, but I drove and rode and it was one of the first thing I noticed. I also would imagine these would be great on track but as a dd with some track time I LOVE my SL’s. As I said before I am running eibach 800/1200 springs. I picked them up used and then rebuilt before I put on for piece of mind, but I don’t see having to rebuild… I have probably 15k on them and they run as well as the day I got them. I also live on a dirt road and they have held up great…