Any good sources for the Penske Coil over setup?

Toasty-Stg3::HCBP · 05-23-2006, 05:39 AM

Or will Stasis Track Sports do the trick? Thoughts? Opinions?

Toasty-Stg3::HCBP · 05-23-2006, 06:03 AM

track use. Does that warrant the Penskes or will the track sport be sufficient. I'm looking for an arguement to support the extra $1K.

jtbenson · 05-23-2006, 06:07 AM

For what it's worth Al at CPT installed my kit and did a corner balance (his first experience with the Startup Penske kit) and he described it as close to perfect. His shop specializes in b5 a4/s4 work so he's got a lot of experience with the various suspension kits available for them. I can only compare it to stock and the koni/intrax, and I have very limited experience with the tracksports (only brief rides/never driven myself) but it absolutely transformed the car.
There's a chance I'll be driving down to NC (RTP area) within the next month or so (visiting the family and considering driving from Chicago). If you'd be interested in meeting up let me know.

S4CFI · 05-23-2006, 06:27 AM

skip the tracksports

'Nova more S4 · 05-23-2006, 06:28 AM

'Nova more S4 · 05-23-2006, 06:37 AM

All use the stock mounting points. I'm not talking about the quality of the ride, or anything related to performance. The ability to corner balance one coilover kit to the next should be the same, all else being equal.

~~brian@AutoSpeed-gt25~~ · 05-23-2006, 06:37 AM

putting together a system to meet most anyone's needs. Take it from someone who has had both setups in question...The Penske's are in a different league (depending on your needs, i.e. price, performance, street vs track, etc...)

http://www.startupracing.com/Content...Suspension.htm

Toasty-Stg3::HCBP · 05-23-2006, 06:40 AM

~~brian@AutoSpeed-gt25~~ · 05-23-2006, 06:42 AM

dscottjr · 05-23-2006, 06:45 AM

05-23-2006, 05:39 AM	#1
Toasty-Stg3::HCBP Member Account #: 35508 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,670	Any good sources for the Penske Coil over setup? Or will Stasis Track Sports do the trick? Thoughts? Opinions? __________________

05-23-2006, 06:03 AM	#2
Toasty-Stg3::HCBP Member Account #: 35508 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,670	The spring rates that I'm interested in are 600lb fr and 700 r for occassional... track use. Does that warrant the Penskes or will the track sport be sufficient. I'm looking for an arguement to support the extra $1K. __________________

05-23-2006, 06:07 AM	#3
jtbenson New Member Account #: 86660 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 161	I love mine (bought Jacob's used kit) and I too had the Koni/Intrax before For what it's worth Al at CPT installed my kit and did a corner balance (his first experience with the Startup Penske kit) and he described it as close to perfect. His shop specializes in b5 a4/s4 work so he's got a lot of experience with the various suspension kits available for them. I can only compare it to stock and the koni/intrax, and I have very limited experience with the tracksports (only brief rides/never driven myself) but it absolutely transformed the car. There's a chance I'll be driving down to NC (RTP area) within the next month or so (visiting the family and considering driving from Chicago). If you'd be interested in meeting up let me know.

05-23-2006, 06:27 AM	#4
S4CFI New Member Account #: 108100 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 221	Talk to Tomaz at Startup racing skip the tracksports

05-23-2006, 06:28 AM	#5
'Nova more S4 Member Account #: 47523 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7,181	Save your $, I can't imagine for your use you wouldn't be happy with H&R Streets or Tracksports __________________ http://www.acna-nj.org

05-23-2006, 06:37 AM	#6
'Nova more S4 Member Account #: 47523 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7,181	Why would Penskes be anymore "perfect" than another kit for the install? All use the stock mounting points. I'm not talking about the quality of the ride, or anything related to performance. The ability to corner balance one coilover kit to the next should be the same, all else being equal. __________________ http://www.acna-nj.org

05-23-2006, 06:37 AM	#7
~~brian@AutoSpeed-gt25~~ Banned Account #: 55192 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,039	Startup Racing is the only place to get them. They have spent a great deal of time... putting together a system to meet most anyone's needs. Take it from someone who has had both setups in question...The Penske's are in a different league (depending on your needs, i.e. price, performance, street vs track, etc...) http://www.startupracing.com/Content...Suspension.htm

05-23-2006, 06:40 AM	#8
Toasty-Stg3::HCBP Member Account #: 35508 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,670	Which do you prefer? __________________

05-23-2006, 06:42 AM	#9
~~brian@AutoSpeed-gt25~~ Banned Account #: 55192 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,039	I had a chance to really test the Penske's abilities on the track and they are exceptional.

05-23-2006, 06:45 AM	#10
dscottjr Member Account #: 42392 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14,595	One thing, you don't have to drill the bearing bracket like with tracksports. Not sure what else. __________________ 00 S4, Euro spider hose mod!! 04 allroad, needs rs6 intercoolers, k04s and a cargo box...

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