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Old 08-05-2008, 11:52 AM
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Default STaSIS/Ohlins SLs + Hotchkis sways

I'm about to pull the trigger on a set of STaSIS/Ohlins SLs after my 3rd DRC damper replacement (and the 4th appears to be leaking). I've already got front and rears sways (softest setting in rear), but I've heard that the STaSIS/Ohlins suspension was designed for the stock sways. Anybody out there running SLs + sways or MS + sways? How do you like this setup?

Note: I track probably 4-5 times a year, but I'm not convinced the Motor Sport suspension is the way to go. My local installer believes most of his customers don't bother adjusting their MS suspensions after the initial set-up. But I'm willing to reconsider...
Old 08-05-2008, 12:33 PM
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3rd DRC damper, wow! How many miles?
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14,800 miles
Old 08-05-2008, 05:01 PM
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Default I run stock Front sway, hotchkis rear on soft...on stasis SL

runs great....no track days, but lots of hard street driving...ask Jason or Jared their opinion....
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Default I'm running MS + sways and the car runs extremely flat.

After tracking, I softened the MS settings for street use and have the sways w/ aggressive set-up. Absolutely love driving this beast. . .
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You've got your RS4 up for sale, right Mac?
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Yes. I have one interested party but he needs to sell his car. . .
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Wish you luck in selling it and price
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