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Old 12-20-2007, 07:37 AM
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Default Stasis motorsport question - getting a lot of bounce

I have the Stasis (Koni) motorsports with 700/800 springs. The roads near my house are concrete and have basically become a washboard (not in a good way). With the new suspension the car starts to feel like a boat on rough waters. Adjusting the compression seems to help. But I've read you shouldn't adjust the compression too much if you have heavy springs. I bought them used, so I am not sure what the appropriate compression is. It has twelve clicks and an arrow pointing clockwise that says "heavy". Full 12 clicks toward "heavy" and you get seasick. I am at three clicks right now and it isn't bad. I am thinking of going down further, but I do not want to damage the valving in the shock. I do want to clarify, I am fine with a harsh ride and the stiff springs. The car is great on corners and takes bumps alright. It's just that wavy road... Thoughts?
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Default Dont the motorsports use Ohlin dampers, not Koni?

Assuming you have the Tracksports in 700/800, thats a drawback, increasing your rebound settings to near stiffest setting is the most comfortable Ive been able to attain.
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the original ones from way back were koni based.
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Default The new ones do, I think, but these are the old ones...

They sourced the shocks from Koni. But I think the same rules would apply.
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have you called Stasis to ask? That would be my recommendation.
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Default If you have the Motorsports, be sure you zero out before setting, iow counting

the clicks (setting the ajustment) - imp for each corner
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just a suggestion, start from very soft and work your way up
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kind of like *******?
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Default Crank the rebound damping all the way up (counter-clockwise)

Seemed to help alot in the front. Haven't had a chance to adjust the rear shocks yet though.
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Default think of it like this, more rebound dampening less KICK too much rebound and the car will start to

PACK and you will feel this after 2-3 consecutive bumps in the road and the last bump will be harsh.

all i can type right now im out the door


one more thing, cut your comp all the way down for starters or mid way whichever you prefer


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