You may remember I had a high speed steady state oversteer issue after installing my Stasis c/o's...

LCP · 06-12-2003, 03:15 PM

...well, that was fixed by an alignment. I had some severe toe out in the rear, and that will definitely make an S4 handle spooky. My setting I went with at the alignment was 1/32nd toe-in FWIW. Also, I have since decreased the front rebound on my shocks by a one-quarter revolution, so it is probably at just a little under 50% of available rebound now. Also, of note, the suspension's ride and handling is DonP-approved. ;-)

dscottjr · 06-12-2003, 03:21 PM

2000 6-speed
stasis tracksports 700/800
~25.65 front ~25.85 rear
CPP camber links

Interested in nice even treadwear with not too extreme specs.

LCP · 06-12-2003, 03:21 PM

Here are my posts on my impressions:

Stasis are installed...FUUUUN

Pics of my S4 with Stasis Coilovers...

I need more rear downforce to sort out my high-speed steady state oversteer issue...

It's amazing what 2 small sweeps of adjustment to Stasis' Koni shocks can do...

More rear rebound adjustments...

I increased my front rebound to get rid of front to rear bouncing at 30mph...

Rebound adjustments seemed to have helped my high speed steady state oversteer issue

Alignment fixed my high speed steady state oversteer issue; more rebound adjustments

LCP · 06-12-2003, 03:22 PM

...and as I said, that was 1/32nd toe in. AFAIK, ride height determines camber. Other than that, I just let the guys at the shop take care of it.

Milpitas2.7T · 06-12-2003, 03:24 PM

dscottjr · 06-12-2003, 03:27 PM

align, it's way out due to the addition of the CPP arms (tried to get them right but not that close). I'll drive it through about wednesday of next week, during which time I will corner balance, make any final (small) adjustments to ride height, and let them know how I like the handling. They will re-check the settings next friday and I should be through

FWIW, I have a very scary rear right now over bumps and I am 99.9% sure it's caused by the severe alignment issues.

ryans4 · 06-12-2003, 05:27 PM

http://www.stasisengineering.com/faq.shtml

Click on:

"What are your recommended alignment specifications?"

dscottjr · 06-12-2003, 07:53 PM

jyoteen · 06-12-2003, 08:10 PM

06-12-2003, 03:15 PM	#1
LCP AudiWorld Expert Account #: 125 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 26,557	You may remember I had a high speed steady state oversteer issue after installing my Stasis c/o's... ...well, that was fixed by an alignment. I had some severe toe out in the rear, and that will definitely make an S4 handle spooky. My setting I went with at the alignment was 1/32nd toe-in FWIW. Also, I have since decreased the front rebound on my shocks by a one-quarter revolution, so it is probably at just a little under 50% of available rebound now. Also, of note, the suspension's ride and handling is DonP-approved. ;-) __________________ "I can't stop apexing" 2000 S4 :: Nogaro Blue :: 6-spd :: AWE RSK04 :: AP Racing 13" 4-pots STaSIS Tracksports 550f/600r + 19mm rear sway bar :: APR Bipipe RS4 ICs :: Forge BPVs :: Autospeed DPs :: Borla :: Aquamist 1s UUC 40% short shifter w/spacer mod :: AWE center vent boost guage Lightweight flywheel :: 18x8 Ronal LZ's :: 235/40-18 Toyo T1R's 2002 allroad :: Atlas Grey :: Tip :: 245/50-17 Dunlop SP5000's Looking for tires? See My review of all of the tires I've had on my S4 Need info? See Everything anyone needs to know about their S4 Help our troops protect their heads: Donate to Operation Helmet Rest In Peace Matthew Ammon a/k/a O.W. Kenobi. May the Force be with you as you keep on apexing. Read his funniest post here.

06-12-2003, 03:21 PM	#2
dscottjr Member Account #: 42392 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14,595	Lance - can you shoot me all your alignment specs or can someone recommend alignment specs. 2000 6-speed stasis tracksports 700/800 ~25.65 front ~25.85 rear CPP camber links Interested in nice even treadwear with not too extreme specs. __________________ 00 S4, Euro spider hose mod!! 04 allroad, needs rs6 intercoolers, k04s and a cargo box...

06-12-2003, 03:21 PM	#3
LCP AudiWorld Expert Account #: 125 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 26,557	Here is my Stasis odyssey so far for those interested in "getting it right" (as I feel it anyway) Here are my posts on my impressions: Stasis are installed...FUUUUN Pics of my S4 with Stasis Coilovers... I need more rear downforce to sort out my high-speed steady state oversteer issue... It's amazing what 2 small sweeps of adjustment to Stasis' Koni shocks can do... More rear rebound adjustments... I increased my front rebound to get rid of front to rear bouncing at 30mph... Rebound adjustments seemed to have helped my high speed steady state oversteer issue Alignment fixed my high speed steady state oversteer issue; more rebound adjustments __________________ "I can't stop apexing" 2000 S4 :: Nogaro Blue :: 6-spd :: AWE RSK04 :: AP Racing 13" 4-pots STaSIS Tracksports 550f/600r + 19mm rear sway bar :: APR Bipipe RS4 ICs :: Forge BPVs :: Autospeed DPs :: Borla :: Aquamist 1s UUC 40% short shifter w/spacer mod :: AWE center vent boost guage Lightweight flywheel :: 18x8 Ronal LZ's :: 235/40-18 Toyo T1R's 2002 allroad :: Atlas Grey :: Tip :: 245/50-17 Dunlop SP5000's Looking for tires? See My review of all of the tires I've had on my S4 Need info? See Everything anyone needs to know about their S4 Help our troops protect their heads: Donate to Operation Helmet Rest In Peace Matthew Ammon a/k/a O.W. Kenobi. May the Force be with you as you keep on apexing. Read his funniest post here.

06-12-2003, 03:22 PM	#4
LCP AudiWorld Expert Account #: 125 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 26,557	The only one I focused on was the toe... ...and as I said, that was 1/32nd toe in. AFAIK, ride height determines camber. Other than that, I just let the guys at the shop take care of it. __________________ "I can't stop apexing" 2000 S4 :: Nogaro Blue :: 6-spd :: AWE RSK04 :: AP Racing 13" 4-pots STaSIS Tracksports 550f/600r + 19mm rear sway bar :: APR Bipipe RS4 ICs :: Forge BPVs :: Autospeed DPs :: Borla :: Aquamist 1s UUC 40% short shifter w/spacer mod :: AWE center vent boost guage Lightweight flywheel :: 18x8 Ronal LZ's :: 235/40-18 Toyo T1R's 2002 allroad :: Atlas Grey :: Tip :: 245/50-17 Dunlop SP5000's Looking for tires? See My review of all of the tires I've had on my S4 Need info? See Everything anyone needs to know about their S4 Help our troops protect their heads: Donate to Operation Helmet Rest In Peace Matthew Ammon a/k/a O.W. Kenobi. May the Force be with you as you keep on apexing. Read his funniest post here.

06-12-2003, 03:24 PM	#5
Milpitas2.7T Elder Member Account #: 6383 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 25,962	My last AWD vehicle ran 1/8 toe out in the front and 0 toe in the rear. __________________

06-12-2003, 03:27 PM	#6
dscottjr Member Account #: 42392 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14,595	got it. I go for first round tomorrow. Guys seem to be really cool I'm working with - 1 price to align, it's way out due to the addition of the CPP arms (tried to get them right but not that close). I'll drive it through about wednesday of next week, during which time I will corner balance, make any final (small) adjustments to ride height, and let them know how I like the handling. They will re-check the settings next friday and I should be through FWIW, I have a very scary rear right now over bumps and I am 99.9% sure it's caused by the severe alignment issues. __________________ 00 S4, Euro spider hose mod!! 04 allroad, needs rs6 intercoolers, k04s and a cargo box...

06-12-2003, 05:27 PM	#7
ryans4 Senior Member Account #: 4359 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 7,314	here are some recommendations... http://www.stasisengineering.com/faq.shtml Click on: "What are your recommended alignment specifications?" __________________

06-12-2003, 07:53 PM	#8
dscottjr Member Account #: 42392 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14,595	thanks ryan, is that a new page - i don't remember it:) __________________ 00 S4, Euro spider hose mod!! 04 allroad, needs rs6 intercoolers, k04s and a cargo box...

06-12-2003, 08:10 PM	#9
jyoteen Member Account #: 439 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 32,565	hehe I guess then mine is a bit scary with toe OUT. woooaaaaaaah there!

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