Lowering Links

[JGreen76]

On my B9.5 SQ5 I went with MTM lowering links. Very satisfied.

I know there is a CETE thread, but this thread is for everyone to post up their links.

After some adjustments my settings are:

Front:29.25”
Rear: 29.75”

I found with having the front half inch lower it significantly improves handling.IMG_0963.jpgIMG_0964.JPGIMG_0965.JPG


Later this week I have spacers arriving. Might lower some more. Loving this set up and ride!


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[Wilbur]

Looks great. Adjusted your headlights yet?

[cssullivan]

On my B9.5 SQ5 I went with MTM lowering links. Very satisfied.

I know there is a CETE thread, but this thread is for everyone to post up their links.

After some adjustments my settings are:

Front:29.25”
Rear: 29.75”

I found with having the front half inch lower it significantly improves handling.IMG_0963.jpgIMG_0964.JPGIMG_0965.JPG


Later this week I have spacers arriving. Might lower some more. Loving this set up and ride!


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Looks killer! When you get the spacers on, would you mind posting a pic of it in the different drive modes? (comfort, allroad, dynamic)

[Tosborn]

Looks Great!! I ordered a Quantum Grey but have to wait until June for delivery...lowering links are definitely a must after seeing this!

On my B9.5 SQ5 I went with MTM lowering links. Very satisfied.

I know there is a CETE thread, but this thread is for everyone to post up their links.

After some adjustments my settings are:

Front:29.25”
Rear: 29.75”

I found with having the front half inch lower it significantly improves handling.IMG_0963.jpgIMG_0964.JPGIMG_0965.JPG


Later this week I have spacers arriving. Might lower some more. Loving this set up and ride!


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[JGreen76]

Nope, no need.

Looks Great!! I ordered a Quantum Grey but have to wait until June for delivery...lowering links are definitely a must after seeing this!

Spacers arrive tomorrow. This weekend I will put them on, and ceramic coat each wheel.

[schmove]

Perfect amount of lowering. My MTM links are going on this weekend.

[JGreen76]

Perfect amount of lowering. My MTM links are going on this weekend.

Feel free to use my numbers to set yours up. I might go lower this weekend, but not too sure how much I have left on the rear. BTW, I made the adjustments just by putting it in allroad mode.

[schmove]

BTW, I made the adjustments just by putting it in allroad mode.

Nice, it looks like the MTMs are easier to take off the posts than the oem ones are. Glad that there aren't any suspension errors/alerts at this height.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Looking good!! I run a similar positive rake.

[Wilbur]

Do they adjust automatically? mine seem low and know my B8 were low after dropping for sure.

[JGreen76]

Do they adjust automatically? mine seem low and know my B8 were low after dropping for sure.

I don't follow... what do you mean by adjust automatically?

Looking good!! I run a similar positive rake.

Thanks Mops! The rake it great.

[Dasaudi mtl]

Do they adjust automatically? mine seem low and know my B8 were low after dropping for sure.

They adjust automatically depending on what setting your are sport/confort/allroad etc..

[schmove]

here's mine. MTM

29.80 Front (Measured to bottom of the plastic fender extension thing)
30.00 Rear

[Chevyguy2021]

On my B9.5 SQ5 I went with MTM lowering links. Very satisfied.


I know there is a CETE thread, but this thread is for everyone to post up their links.

After some adjustments my settings are:

Front:29.25”
Rear: 29.75”

I found with having the front half inch lower it significantly improves handling.IMG_0963.jpgIMG_0964.JPGIMG_0965.JPG


Later this week I have spacers arriving. Might lower some more. Loving this set up and ride!


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What size spacers did you go with?

[JGreen76]

What size spacers did you go with?

15mm FR 20MM Rr

Not yet on.

[Chevyguy2021]

15mm FR 20MM Rr

Not yet one.

Nice! Please share pics when it’s done!

[Miranda@Nemesis]

here's mine. MTM

29.80 Front (Measured to bottom of the plastic fender extension thing)
30.00 Rear

Making me want an Ultra SQ


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[BklynSQ5]

Looks great! Loving the look on that Quantum Gray! And the Ultra Blue!

[Joncoulson]

I’m
On the fence about these I had kw HAS on my previous q5 and it rode like death. I have air on my sq does it ride good with these?


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[schmove]

I’m
On the fence about these I had kw HAS on my previous q5 and it rode like death. I have air on my sq does it ride good with these?


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I didn't notice any sort of degradation of the ride at where mine are set.

[bmock17]

I’m
On the fence about these I had kw HAS on my previous q5 and it rode like death. I have air on my sq does it ride good with these?


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If you have the air suspension then check out the CETE module. Best bang for your buck mod in my opinion.


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[Miranda@Nemesis]

If you have the air suspension then check out the CETE module. Best bang for your buck mod in my opinion.


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Second this. The CETE module is the pricier option but the ROI is much higher as you can control the height settings in so many ways.


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[2016 RS-7]

So this about links, I installed them on my new 2021 sq5 and have them adjusted for the look I was looking for, much like the OP in this thread, been on for about 2 weeks sits awesume in Dynamaic, rides really mice in comfort still with a nice lower than stock look. Fast forward to today, I just got my new wheels in, went down to my local tire changer, after they brought the car around on the lift area I went to the open garage door to veiw the car up on the lift, so I saw the person taking off the stock tires and just happened to mention that he had put the car in CHANGE TIRE MODE, he said what is that!!!! I was like OH BOY, I explained to him but at this point it was up on the lift with two wheels off. So long story shorter, he finishes the wheel chage over to my tires begins to lower the lift and the suspension is not settleing down it is EXTREME 4x4 mode. after a couple of minutes the front settled down to where it was when I drove it there in comfort mode, but the back would not, installer is dumb found not knowing what to do, I am like WTF, so likely the Audi dealer I bought the car at was only up the road, I took it there they looked at it, I explained what the tire changer did not do by putting it in tire change mode. So now the rear control moduels are not workling and the rear is all Jacked up, I am so P.OD. and now the dealer has to order new mods. and it will be 4-5 days, The tire change company is paying for all the repair which I belive is over a thousand plus to fix, So just beware with lowering links and putting up on a 4 post lift that the rear lowering links will over center and not function again leaving the vehicle all jack up in the rear. What a bad day......

I don't know if others have had this happen with links installed so I thought I would put this out.

[schmove]

Did cycling through all the modes not do anything?

[potkcirb]

Can anyone recommend a shop in northern California, sac area, that can use the scan tool to lower? I don't want to drive to LA to have pacific german do it

[Sturn992]

Can anyone recommend a shop in northern California, sac area, that can use the scan tool to lower? I don't want to drive to LA to have pacific german do it

Check with 2bennett just in between west Sac and Davis. Or give me a week and I’ll post their response here. Audi Rocklin wasn’t thrilled when I asked them about it.

[SctsOut06]

I’m chasing a 1/4 inch level between my LF and RF on MTM lowering links. And my RF is significantly shorter than my LF.

Super frustrating and likely I’m the only one who notices...but any suggestions?


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[DenaliTim]

Can anyone recommend a shop in northern California, sac area, that can use the scan tool to lower? I don't want to drive to LA to have pacific german do it

If you want to drive down to the Bay Area Dubclinic in Santa Clara can do this.

[JGreen76]

Spacers on, and pretty low.IMG_1124.JPG


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[Nam_saying]

Finally had the time to do my links today as well! Will post measurements when I wake up..

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[F10TT]

Front 29.75"
Rear 30" roughly

[scottst]

So this about links, I installed them on my new 2021 sq5 and have them adjusted for the look I was looking for, much like the OP in this thread, been on for about 2 weeks sits awesume in Dynamaic, rides really mice in comfort still with a nice lower than stock look. Fast forward to today, I just got my new wheels in, went down to my local tire changer, after they brought the car around on the lift area I went to the open garage door to veiw the car up on the lift, so I saw the person taking off the stock tires and just happened to mention that he had put the car in CHANGE TIRE MODE, he said what is that!!!! I was like OH BOY, I explained to him but at this point it was up on the lift with two wheels off. So long story shorter, he finishes the wheel chage over to my tires begins to lower the lift and the suspension is not settleing down it is EXTREME 4x4 mode. after a couple of minutes the front settled down to where it was when I drove it there in comfort mode, but the back would not, installer is dumb found not knowing what to do, I am like WTF, so likely the Audi dealer I bought the car at was only up the road, I took it there they looked at it, I explained what the tire changer did not do by putting it in tire change mode. So now the rear control moduels are not workling and the rear is all Jacked up, I am so P.OD. and now the dealer has to order new mods. and it will be 4-5 days, The tire change company is paying for all the repair which I belive is over a thousand plus to fix, So just beware with lowering links and putting up on a 4 post lift that the rear lowering links will over center and not function again leaving the vehicle all jack up in the rear. What a bad day......

I don't know if others have had this happen with links installed so I thought I would put this out.

Just FYI. Tire change mode is a thing. At least on my cayenne you have to effectively turn off auto leveling before you put the car in the air or the compressors are going to go nuts trying to keep the car level. So was the fail here that he did, or didn’t use tire change mode?


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[JGreen76]

I’m chasing a 1/4 inch level between my LF and RF on MTM lowering links. And my RF is significantly shorter than my LF.

Super frustrating and likely I’m the only one who notices...but any suggestions?


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Same here. NOw I have a ton of faults too.... no cruise control or blind spot monitoring.

Going to put the stock ones back on, drive it for a few weeks and see if it resets.

I think the MTM links are good, but I too have it off on one side.

[potkcirb]

Check with 2bennett just in between west Sac and Davis. Or give me a week and I’ll post their response here. Audi Rocklin wasn’t thrilled when I asked them about it.

did you ever hear back from 2bennett?

[has6]

Went with the Airmatic links and installed them myself after renting some lift time at a shop in Brooklyn that is my go-to whenever I need her on a lift. I couldn't figure out how to put the rubber grommets on, so I just filled the ball joint and socket with a ton of lithium grease to avoid metal on metal contact. Had her on Wheel Change mode and install was fairly easy - minus getting the links to not move and stay the same height while installing. Found out a tip for this is to tape them length wise! Anyway, cycled through the modes and the ride was great and was looking forward to getting my spacers and new rubber and had no issues for a few weeks. It all happened when I got my first Air Suspension Error, then the Auto headlight error and yadda yadda. Went away after I shut the engine off and restarted and had no issues for a while but now it's like almost everyday I get this error. I tried deactivating Level Control and the Calibration in OBD11 and had her start up to Normal Height and Activated Level Control and now not only is my ride shit, as in super harsh in Dynamic, but I also have to deal with this error message.

For those wondering, no I did not delete the settings and set her back to default as I made sure to do my homework as to what not to do in VAGCom/OBD2 with the car and the air suspension leveling system. Anyone have any ideas? I'm not even that low! With Dyanamic I haven't measured her but the finger gap test gives me 1 and a half finger gap in front and 2 fingers in the back between top of the tire and fender wheel well. Please help - this is driving me nuts and I really don't want to take off the links, along with the mods, and bring her into Audi to get this sorted.

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[SctsOut06]

I had this same issue on mine. I could not get rid of the codes.

I ended up taking the links off, putting the stock ones back on, and driving for a couple days.

Then I cleared all the suspension fault codes with an ODBEleven, reinstalled the links, and haven’t had an issue since.

It’s super frustrating- that’s for sure.


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[rcprato]

I was thinking same thing, it’s a pain but go back to stock and get codes cleared and go from there


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[SctsOut06]

I was thinking same thing, it’s a pain but go back to stock and get codes cleared and go from there


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It is - although I got extremely proficient at taking them on and off LOL.


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[OMGHI]

Got mine on today !

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[SctsOut06]

Got mine on today !

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Looks great! Loving that green.


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