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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/41218/04-05-05_-_drive_1_52_s4__beach_1.jpg"></center><p>Hi everyone,

I recently got Stasis' Tracksport coilovers installed at Achtuning while roadtripping from Calgary to the Bay Area. It's been a month since I had them and thought I'd share my impression.

Details:
- 500 lb front / 600 lb rear
- Sport valving
- 25.5" front / 25.625" rear
- stock 17" Avus with stock Bridgestone RE040

I chose the softer spring rates due to poor road conditions here in Calgary, as I have to drive on packed snow and ice during winter.

Impression:
Under normal driving, this setup is pretty comfortable, ride is close to stock, but you can tell it's stiffer and the ride is a little busier. Ryan at Stasis told me that after a 2 weeks or so (depending on miles driven) the shocks will be broken in and the ride will get better, less choppy. He's absolutely right, the car now rides better than when the c/o was first installed. Also, the springs and shocks work well together at all speeds, no mismatch at all as a good coilover setup up should be.

Handling wise, I got the previleage to test it out on some of the best twisty roads with smooth surfaces the Bay Area has to offer. I'm please to say that handling is way better than stock, understeer has been greatly reduced and turn-in is now much much sharper.

I find myself having to back off the steering angle the first few weeks when attacking turns, because I was so used to turning in sooner and expect understeer to set in. At those 270o freeway off ramps, the car now stays pretty neutral (some understeer can still be felt due to the car's inherent weight), and at WOT near the exit, I can sense the tail coming out slightly in a controlable manner. Something I've never felt before with the stock suspension.

However at times I do wish I had more springs, as I can still feel some body roll, squat and dive. But then I think my setup is a fairly good compromise between comfort and handling.

For those who're thinking of getting the Tracksport, I'd suggest my setup if your local road conditions are pretty crappy. Otherwise I'd recommend going with a little more springs, such as 550f/650r or 600f/700r to start with.

I hope this post can help some of you to decide what setup to choose. Feel free to post any questions (I'll be tracking this thread) or email me directly, I'll try to answer them as best as I can.

PS: Stasis doesn't include the front damper adjustment tool and the height adjustment wrenches with the coilover kit. I had to buy the tool from Stasis ($50) and Josh at Achtuning threw in a set of wrenches for free from the H&amp;R coilover kit he has lying around.

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Glad to hear you enjoy them.