Air Suspension Setting

[utexmed]

Took delivery yesterday. Nardo with package #2, but had dealer swap to the carbon optic black wheels. Question for those that have their cars. What height level is each Audi select air suspension setting. In our other car, 2020 SQ8, the ride height adjust if Allroad, comfort, offroad, auto and dynamic is selected. In the RS6, the choices are comfort, auto, and dynamic plus the two RS modes. When I select comfort, auto or dynamic the ride level height does not change as I would expect. All three settings keep the height at the 3/5 bars. I would expect, like in the SQ8, the ride height should adjust to each...lowest level for dynamic, and 3 or higher for auto and comfort. Can others chime in on what their cars do. Thanks

[MichaelScott]

I'm not certain but I don't believe the car has adjustable ride height. It drops 10mm(?) at highway speed but you need an aftermarket controller to do more than what's already set for each drive setting

[Jimminez@Nemesis]

According to the media release, when in Auto or Comfort, at speeds of 74.6 mph and above, the air suspension lowers the RS 6 by another ten millimeters (0.4 in). In Dynamic mode, the body remains at this low ride height permanently. The Dynamic mode height is the same height as the DRC equipped cars.

[utexmed]

so I assume that would mean when adjusted to dynamic, the car should drop to the 1/5 setting from the 3/5 setting? maybe someone can sit in car and adjust between the 3 to confirm which level for each the car adjust to.

[spomm]

My buddy’s does the same thing. Doesn’t go any lower than 3 bars in any mode while parked. I thought it was cause it lowered at higher speeds. Interesting that the SQ8 lets you go to the first bar though. I’ve seen a review where it showed the single bar but that was a European version. Did you check it when you were at high speed to see if it when down to one bar?

Took delivery yesterday. Nardo with package #2, but had dealer swap to the carbon optic black wheels. Question for those that have their cars. What height level is each Audi select air suspension setting. In our other car, 2020 SQ8, the ride height adjust if Allroad, comfort, offroad, auto and dynamic is selected. In the RS6, the choices are comfort, auto, and dynamic plus the two RS modes. When I select comfort, auto or dynamic the ride level height does not change as I would expect. All three settings keep the height at the 3/5 bars. I would expect, like in the SQ8, the ride height should adjust to each...lowest level for dynamic, and 3 or higher for auto and comfort. Can others chime in on what their cars do. Thanks

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[gpoulos]

I was wondering about this. The only thing you can do while In The car is raise it to the top bar. Mainly for low speed traversing edges of driveways etc. I believe otherwise it seems to sit at 3/5 . You cannot chose to specifically lower it via the MMI other than drive select presets.


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[sammypedram]

Mine stays at 3/5 in each setting as well. Am going to ask my dealership if they can lower it for me using the factory tool. Haven't seen anyone figure it out yet with VCDS which is how I was hoping to do it.

[gpoulos]

Mine stays at 3/5 in each setting as well. Am going to ask my dealership if they can lower it for me using the factory tool. Haven't seen anyone figure it out yet with VCDS which is how I was hoping to do it.

Called locally and every one said no they would not lower outside factory specifications.


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[utexmed]

Dealer lowered mine at delivery about 10mm. Good to know others are the same. It is odd though, because at rest the SQ8 will drop all the way to 1/5 in dynamic.

[Jimminez@Nemesis]

People have confirmed with measurements that there is no change between Auto and Dynamic?

[utexmed]

no measurement, but the air suspension does not adjust height, looks like just dampening

[AvantNeeded]

Interesting. On our Q7 with air, the rest and ride height definitely changes between the various settings: Dynamic (2 bars), Comfort (3) and Offroad(4).

Someone should go measure. I’d check but my car won’t be here until early Dec

[Djpeaksd]

Yeah If you want to have a lower air setting just customize RS1 or RS2 and you're good to go!

[spomm]

Hmm.. check out 14:57, hopefully it’s not a RS7 unique thing.

https://youtu.be/HI7GFKv4MsI


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[gpoulos]

Hmm.. check out 14:57, hopefully it’s not a RS7 unique thing.

https://youtu.be/HI7GFKv4MsI


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In that video the dynamic mode drops it to one bar. On my Rs6 dynamic rs1 and rs2 all stay at 3 bars


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[Djpeaksd]

I just checked, Dynamic does in fact drop the suspension on my car. 2021 RS7

[utexmed]

Would be odd to not adjust on RS6 but does on RS7. Here is similar video on RS6, if you jump to 15:05 he runs through them. You can see, unlike in the RS7, when he goes to dynamic, it indeed stays at 3 bars. Not sure why RS6 wouldn't adjust to lowest setting as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANhXW6Qq9_0

[gpoulos]

Would be odd to not adjust on RS6 but does on RS7. Here is similar video on RS6, if you jump to 15:05 he runs through them. You can see, unlike in the RS7, when he goes to dynamic, it indeed stays at 3 bars. Not sure why RS6 wouldn't adjust to lowest setting as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANhXW6Qq9_0

All 3 modes and both RS modes stay at 3 bars. Is this working as intended? Can any of the dealers comment?


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[sdaudiguy]

so lets get this straight...works in rs7 but doesnt work in rs6...interesting

[utexmed]

so lets get this straight...works in rs7 but doesnt work in rs6...interesting

That is what its starting to sound like. Was one of the first things I checked to compare to our SQ8 and because car had been lowered.

[sdaudiguy]

Anyone here with the cete module on the rs6? I’d be interested in seeing if it registers different levels set via the module...or even anyone that has lowered via the odis tool to different levels...

[gpoulos]

so lets get this straight...works in rs7 but doesnt work in rs6...interesting

Oddly I am somewhat relieved it wasn’t just me (ie factory defect). Same with the orange thing on the rear side window.


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[ruf rs]

Well....when I first discovered it, I just ignored it....but NOW I wanna know what's going on.....😳😳😳😂😂

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The CETE air suspension modules will pick up the drive select change. You can then lower the dynamic setting if that is what you are looking for at a stand still. If the factory drive select is lowering at speed thresholds the car will continue to do this with the CETE controller installed. Same with lowering with a factory tool, but lowering with a factory interface means every single drive select mode will be the same amount lower. With the CETE setup you can independently alter the height of each drive select mode, e.g. -25mm Dynamic, -15mm Auto, -5mm Comfort.

Note that RS1/2 are two individual modes, not specifically a full on drive select mode. This allows you to select a combination of existing drive select modes across categories to mix 'n' match essentially to your exact wants.

Cheers,

[utexmed]

Bump....Any word? Anyone check with dealer?

[NPuter]

Has anyone taken actual measurements instead of just relying on the level button indicator? (to confirm this isn't just a software glitch with the indicator)

[sammypedram]

Has anyone taken actual measurements instead of just relying on the level button indicator? (to confirm this isn't just a software glitch with the indicator)

I can confirm. It lowers more at speed in dynamic mode but for some reason they decided not to do it "at rest." Not really sure what the rationale is though as the C8 RS7 does lower more even at rest.

[NPuter]

I can confirm. It lowers more at speed in dynamic mode but for some reason they decided not to do it "at rest." Not really sure what the rationale is though as the C8 RS7 does lower more even at rest.

My guess is Audi was thinking people buying avants want to maintain ground clearance and don't want them lowering. As opposed to the sportback 7 which is less utilitarian format.

Best case would be this is an easy coding change to get the 6 to behave like the 7.

[Treeskier]

Interesting. On our Q7 with air, the rest and ride height definitely changes between the various settings: Dynamic (2 bars), Comfort (3) and Offroad(4).

Someone should go measure. I’d check but my car won’t be here until early Dec

subscribing to see what happens with this. i can confirm our 2020 Q7 works as described in the quote here.

[utexmed]

Yes, today I confirmed it drops to one bar at speed in dynamic and returns to 3 bars at lower speed before at rest. Always 3 bars at rest. It is odd that the RS6 is only one that functions this way. But I like that it returns to 3 bars at low speed to protect the front lip from damage.

[sdaudiguy]

So how does this work then with either a cete module or lowering via the odis tool? Do you set the at rest position then it drops while moving further?

[sdaudiguy]

Bumping this. Since it appears the RS7's lower at rest but the 6's lower at speed has anyone noted what a odis or cete drop does on the 6? I assume it lowers at rest but then does it lower further at speed? This could be bad if your already low at rest and it drops it further...

[NPuter]

Bumping this. Since it appears the RS7's lower at rest but the 6's lower at speed has anyone noted what a odis or cete drop does on the 6? I assume it lowers at rest but then does it lower further at speed? This could be bad if your already low at rest and it drops it further...

It is an interesting question, because yes you would have to set the cete to a more significant drop considering the car stays at strandard height even in dynamic. And then it would drop further when the speed trigger is reached. However, you can set the cete to return to stock function at a certain speed, so that should solve the issue of dropping too low.

I'm still hoping there's a coding change to make the 6 behave like the 7.

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[Gridos]

Hi, may be in settings your car activated "trailer mode". In this mode, suspension work in "passive" and lifting and lowering from speed does not work.

[Strap10]

I'm not sure why the RS6 wouldn't lower in dynamic like the RS7, but I know in my 2017 S7 (my new Navarra RS6 is currently on a boat to the U.S., hoping to have it before Christmas) with the air suspension, the car lowers at rest and any speed when you put in Dynamic. It also has the ability to raise the front end for speed bumps, parking curbs and steep inclines.

The reason the Q7/8 SUVs lower at rest is because of passenger ingress/egress and loading.

[tidus888]

this is interesting. maybe for air suspension settings. we can compare the adaptation/coding in vcds?

[Meelum]

Oddly I am somewhat relieved it wasn’t just me (ie factory defect). Same with the orange thing on the rear side window.


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Funny, got my windows tinted yesterday and noticed it this morning...what the hell is that???

[NPuter]

this is interesting. maybe for air suspension settings. we can compare the adaptation/coding in vcds?

I will be running coding/adaption scans of my RS6 and friend's RS7 this weekend to see.

[DeputyDog95]

Funny, got my windows tinted yesterday and noticed it this morning...what the hell is that???

I'm getting mine tined on Weds morning.

What are you referring to? I'm not sure I've seen what you two are referencing.

I will be running coding/adaption scans of my RS6 and friend's RS7 this weekend to see.

I have a VCDS cable and software leftover from a Golf R I had a few years ago. You could make some interesting changes to the functionality of the car that weren't offered in the US market.

Is this likely the same cable?
If so, is there anything beneficial that can be done to the RS6 with the cable?

[NPuter]

I'm getting mine tined on Weds morning.

What are you referring to? I'm not sure I've seen what you two are referencing.



I have a VCDS cable and software leftover from a Golf R I had a few years ago. You could make some interesting changes to the functionality of the car that weren't offered in the US market.

Is this likely the same cable?
If so, is there anything beneficial that can be done to the RS6 with the cable?

You likely have the HEX-CAN cable? The C8 requires the HEX-V2 which is relatively new.