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Final update - installed Michelin PSS', definitely an improvement in comfort
Posted by: GoWide (5886) on 2015-08-03 14:45:37 In Reply to: I need to make my car more comfortable - input needed posted by GoWide on 2015-06-25 14:00:43	Share \| Report

The PSS' replaced RE11's, and the PSS's are noticeably smoother over broken pavement. I'm still going to get the TTX Ohlins from PSI just to ensure I have the comfiest ride possible, but I could probably call it a day as is and be fairly satisfied. We have a kid on the way, and I plan to keep the RS4 for a while, so I may as well get the best.

Going 750/1100 with the Racelines, so it should be a little more compliant (not to mention everyone says the dampers are at a whole other level of performance and comfort).

Thanks for the input!

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I need to make my car more comfortable - input needed - GoWide 2015-06-25 14:00:43 (680 views)
- Final update - installed Michelin PSS', definitely an improvement in comfort - GoWide 2015-08-03 14:45:37 (384 views)
  - solid choice. - Snow Trooper 2015-08-10 11:41:06 (254 views)
- Another update - went 5 clicks softer front and rear, definite improvement in ride quality - GoWide 2015-07-12 02:48:49 (288 views)
  - How much you want for the MS? I might know a few interested people... - Hollywood 2015-07-27 13:09:31 (264 views)
    - They were literally just rebuilt, so I was thinking $2800, but I'm really sure what's fair - GoWide 2015-07-28 12:01:51 (259 views)
- So to report back, I was indeed turning the adjusters the right way. I actually went 4 clicks - GoWide 2015-06-27 23:11:31 (412 views)
  - You have soft springs. I'm wondering if there is something else going on in the suspension. - 2photors4 2015-06-28 00:29:49 (381 views)
    - They were just rebuilt, and all other suspension components replaced - GoWide 2015-06-29 14:15:50 (336 views)
- I would just turn the dampening all the way to the soft side and replace the concrete tires with PSS - Flying Tomatoes 2015-06-27 13:55:14 (360 views)
  - Thanks, going to give that a try! - GoWide 2015-06-30 10:15:04 (315 views)
- sounds to me like you need to adjust your settings to the soft side - Snow Trooper 2015-06-26 16:58:18 (384 views)
  - They are about as soft as they can get - should I go lower than Performance Street? - GoWide 2015-06-26 20:22:09 (348 views)
    - Go normal street, it's big difference. - Bruised RS4 2015-06-27 18:37:37 (322 views)
      - Performance Street *is* normal, there's an Aggressive street option that's stiffer :) - GoWide 2015-06-27 23:09:10 (317 views)
        
        Ahh, you're right. It's been a while since i've messed with my RS. - Bruised RS4 2015-06-28 10:42:03 (313 views)
    - Interesting. What rear sway are you running? What is it set at? - schlepper 2015-06-26 22:10:12 (326 views)
      - It's the stock rear sway. I'll try what Ben suggested tomorrow and see what's what - GoWide 2015-06-26 22:32:22 (346 views)
- All this talk about buying new springs & tires........what settings are your dampers on now?? - Hollywood 2015-06-26 13:46:45 (334 views)
  - I had them set to Performance Street, but the rear was porpoising too much - GoWide 2015-06-26 14:37:14 (339 views)
    - are you sure you are correct on which way is stiff vs soft? - Snow Trooper 2015-06-26 17:00:48 (339 views)
      - Turn the knob all the way the other way and see what it feels like. - BenSTi 2015-06-26 21:26:00 (349 views)
        
        Thanks guys, will try that tomorrow! - GoWide 2015-06-26 22:02:28 (331 views)
- Thanks everyone! I'll start with softer springs (if possible) and PSS's, and go from there. - GoWide 2015-06-26 11:36:16 (333 views)
- Aren't the motorsports adjustable? - adminisTerTurbo 2015-07-24 18:48:42 (358 views)
  - They are, so it could indeed be that softer springs are in order. - GoWide 2015-06-26 11:35:36 (332 views)
- The PSS's have a relatively stiff sidewall - TxRS 2015-06-26 08:07:25 (380 views)
  - Thanks for the input. RE11's are known to be like concrete, so they definitely aren't helping - GoWide 2015-06-26 11:34:34 (346 views)
- I would just replace the springs first and set the dampers on soft... - 2photors4 2015-06-26 02:04:12 (350 views)
  - Current springs are 750f/1200r - I think that's standard for the MS? - GoWide 2015-06-26 22:28:29 (327 views)
  - That's a good first step, thanks. I'll check my spring rates this weekend. - GoWide 2015-06-26 11:35:14 (334 views)
- Do the tires first, then decide. You may very well be surprised... - elevens 2015-06-25 15:11:45 (433 views)
  - Will do, thanks! - GoWide 2015-06-25 15:28:54 (348 views)
- The SSP looks interesting too - GoWide 2015-06-25 14:32:59 (392 views)
  - Love my SSP but too expensive going back to DRC after previously abandoning it - elevens 2015-06-25 15:18:02 (367 views)
    - Where did you pick up the SSP? Are they fairly compliant? - GoWide 2015-06-25 15:29:16 (373 views)
      - ... - elevens 2015-06-25 20:54:52 (380 views)
        
        Ok, thanks for the info. Given the complexity of the DRC, I think I'll stick to aftermarket - GoWide 2015-06-26 11:32:19 (333 views)
- Yes - Reggie 2015-06-25 14:04:02 (474 views)
  - Can those even be purchased anywhere? - GoWide 2015-06-25 14:29:07 (408 views)
    - I have a set - rs4max 2015-06-26 12:40:34 (376 views)
      - Thanks for offering, but I think that'd be too much work. Franky, if I have to drop another $2k - GoWide 2015-06-26 22:33:32 (365 views)
    - You could use the OEM Euro springs or H&R lowering springs with DRC - TwentyValveB5 2015-06-25 19:09:01 (381 views)
    - The DRCs had a fix that worked. - Reggie 2015-06-25 15:04:58 (432 views)
      - The fix worked, for 5,000 miles till the next failure. - NYMisano 2015-06-26 10:48:48 (342 views)

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