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905084

April 3rd, 2014, 05:29

So after spending the weekend with Thing 3, there is a clunk from the front suspension somewhere. Right front has no dampening and the ride sucks. I'm told the steering rack bolts are tight (my first thought). Any ideas? It is suppose to have a Stasis suspension.....

Thanks all! :rs6kiss:

hahnmgh63

April 3rd, 2014, 14:22

Someone on hear was saying the Stasis suspension needed to be rebuilt every 3 or 4 years? Can that be true. I always thought Ohlins was one of the top line suspension brands. Obviously you've checked the bushings too? I'm more of a fan of the Mahle HD pieces than any of the other brands, the bushings look a little heaftier and they seem to last longer. I used to race Bikes (Motorcycles), and Ohlins were one of the preferred brands for their damping but also one of the most short lived and expensive to rebuild but they do have a USA branch that can do it.

iconcls

April 3rd, 2014, 15:20

I had clunking with my STaSIS suspension that they could never solve, S4 guys had similar problems. My solution was to throw the STaSIS shit in the dumpster (literally, because I refused to sell them and saddle some other hapless owner with that POS setup) and install KW's

ben916

April 3rd, 2014, 20:06

The Stasis suspension with the reserve reservoirs is suppose to be rebuilt every year.
I drove Ricarrdo's 6 Speed RS6 in San Diego at the stadium and he commented that the rear coilovers make a clunking noise, I didn't hear it (perhaps because I was too focused on the 6 puck clutch).

You would figure that a $4k top of line coilover suspension system would have all the kinks worked out => not the case.

My solution was to throw the STaSIS shit in the dumpster (literally, because I refused to sell them and saddle some other hapless owner with that POS setup) and install KW's

I like this solution.

LIRS6

April 3rd, 2014, 20:13

The Stasis suspension with the reserve reservoirs is suppose to be rebuilt every year.
I drove Ricarrdo's 6 Speed RS6 in San Diego at the stadium and he commented that the rear coilovers make a clunking noise, I didn't hear it (perhaps because I was too focused on the 6 puck clutch).

You would figure that a $4k top of line coilover suspension system would have all the kinks worked out => not the case.

I like this solution.

I had them (emphasis on HAD) - rears clunked, were replaced by Stasis - still clunked. I had the fronts re-built once over the course of 4 yrs, replaced them last year with H&R's. They (all four) are sitting in my garage. I haven't marketed them but if someone DOES want to buy them, send me a pm - disclaimer : they need to be re-charged. (I last paid $100 each, done by Stasis in West Virginia, of all places)

4everRS

April 3rd, 2014, 23:57

It's not something simple like control arms right?

905084

April 4th, 2014, 20:04

I'm not sure yet. Car is still in MSP waiting to be shipped. Right front seems quite bouncy so I'm sure that damper is shot. At least it doesn't need a transmission :)

lswing

April 4th, 2014, 20:24

At least it doesn't need a transmission :)

You say that today.....:)

JSRS6

April 4th, 2014, 20:29

I was sure my left front damper was shot. Ended up being the lower inner bushing on the curved control arm.

905084

April 22nd, 2014, 22:08

Just got Thing 3 into the mountains today. Trying to figure out the Stasis and can't seem to get hold of them in any way. Put the car on the ramp and pulled the left rear wheel. Spring rattles around in the holders.....wth?? I'm assuming this is not correct?
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iconcls

April 22nd, 2014, 23:23

Stasis and can't seem to get hold of them in any way.

STaSIS is now defunk, guess that comes from building crap and not standing behind your product.

lswing

April 23rd, 2014, 01:09

Time for some stock springs and Koni Yellows...

905084

April 23rd, 2014, 01:16

Time for some stock springs and Koni Yellows...

Hmm....got some stock A6 C5 4.2 springs in the garage....not quite ready to give up yet though.

lswing

April 23rd, 2014, 02:31

Hmm....got some stock A6 C5 4.2 springs in the garage....not quite ready to give up yet though.

Hmmm, are those as strong as the rs6 springs? Maybe find the Stasis parts you need used, could last a few more years.

LIRS6

April 23rd, 2014, 02:54

STaSIS is now defunk, guess that comes from building crap and not standing behind your product.

Are you sure? I just dialed their (toll free) number, it's after-hours, got a Stasis recording. Website is up and running too

MaxRS6

April 23rd, 2014, 03:09

Are you sure? I just dialed their (toll free) number, it's after-hours, got a Stasis recording. Website is up and running too

Here is some light reading on the subject...

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/585717-So-is-Stasis-no-more

905084

April 23rd, 2014, 03:43

Are you sure? I just dialed their (toll free) number, it's after-hours, got a Stasis recording. Website is up and running too

I got a recording too....twice.....I'm guessing tomorrow I will be learning how to rebuild a front dampener.....I'm guessing the failure parts are all rubber....

905084

April 23rd, 2014, 03:47

Hmmm, are those as strong as the rs6 springs? Maybe find the Stasis parts you need used, could last a few more years.

Put an H & R spring set on my son's A6 4.2. Could always use those. I'm guessing rebuilding shocks isn't that hard. Find out tomorrow :))

lswing

April 23rd, 2014, 15:15

Here is some light reading on the subject...

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/585717-So-is-Stasis-no-more

For some good bickering, look at the Revo vs APR thread linked from that one. Nice dust up over Revo supposedly reducing knock sensor sensitivity, APR guy takes a good bashing.

mik15

April 23rd, 2014, 17:16

what do you mean no. 3? is that what i think you're saying? when did this happen, looks like i am not up to date. Congrats, you're really pushing your luck :)

905084

April 23rd, 2014, 21:53

what do you mean no. 3? is that what i think you're saying? when did this happen, looks like i am not up to date. Congrats, you're really pushing your luck :)

Pushing my luck is an understatement....waiting to see what fails first, the transmission or the marriage.

ben916

April 23rd, 2014, 22:05

Pushing my luck is an understatement....waiting to see what fails first, the transmission or the marriage or the wallet.

^^^ fixed for ya.

of course, you could get one in each color minus white and that black cherry... Good luck on finding a Sprint Blue one...

nistah

April 24th, 2014, 00:53

^^^ fixed for ya.

of course, you could get one in each color minus white and that black cherry... Good luck on finding a Sprint Blue one...

The one of one black cherry that belonged to M5eater was sold up last month

905084

April 24th, 2014, 03:06

^^^ fixed for ya.

of course, you could get one in each color minus white and that black cherry... Good luck on finding a Sprint Blue one...

Ha! Transmission leaves first.....then the wallet....then the wife.....then the rest of the wallet....(which makes 3 RS's look cheap)

15183

So anyone know how to take this Stasis reservoir apart?!

Bigglezworth

April 24th, 2014, 03:32

Pushing my luck is an understatement....waiting to see what fails first, the transmission or the marriage.My marriage failed with the addition of #2. With that out of the way there were no concerns whatsoever with the addition of #3. lol

905084

June 4th, 2014, 23:27

Hate to revive this, but I still have an RS on the lift with no suspension. The Stasis gets rid of some stock parts which I am having to find. Most all ordered. Because this thing came out of PA and MN, the potholes have taken their toll on the front control arms. I was just going to replace the failed parts, but I can only find 2 good control arms.... so, I've done some reading....Febi/Bilstein? Moog? Generic (I just can't) or have the wife kill me and get TRW/Lemfordor?

4everRS

June 5th, 2014, 02:31