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Old 01-02-2006, 10:20 AM
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Default Tracksport suspension install problem: help needed.

Got the Tracksports on the car this past week (writeup and pics coming soon), and the rear suspension doesn't seem to want to drop below a 26" ride height. We've got it adjusted as far down as I dare (1 thread showing on the bottom below the spring stop), and it didn't change the height at all. I've driven it around, and the ride is great, no rattling, very stiff (just like it should be), but the ride height thing is bothering me. The fronts came out fine, BTW. If it matters, it's the 600/700 springs.
So, what am I missing? Went ahead and sent Stasis an e-mail to see if they could think of anything obvious.
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Default lower it more....

basically, you have to lower the perch until no threads are showing, the perch will be about 1/4-1/2 inch below the lowest thread.

I can take pics if necessary.
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2nd. There will be no threads showing for 25.5" ride height.
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Default What Paul said.

If you STFA you'll find plenty of confirmation and detailed explanations on why this is the case.
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If you don't have to go out of your way, would you mind taking some pics?
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The one time I don't search...
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Default do you have the STaSIS directions?

I will take pics soon...I'm right in the middle of work right now.
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Default sheesh...second thread in the search.

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2130747.phtml">go archives!</a></li></ul>
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Default No rush; I think I found what I'm looking for in the archives.

I'll take a look at them when I get home anyway. Thanks again for all your help!
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