Mag-Ride delete options

[texasboy21]

I am looking to make some suspension mods as part of general maintenance and will be moving away from the OEM Mag-Ride and moving to Bilsten B8s with H&R springs (amounts other goodies )

What are the options to 'delete' the Mag-Ride system to keep the lights off the dash and error messages/codes being thrown?

From what I can research there is not a documented way to code them out with VagCom or ODIS, and the iSweep cancelers work most of the time, for most people.

Is there a rock solid solution?

[Eli0073]

uxcell 2pcs Aluminum Case Resistor 100W 10 Ohm Wirewound Yellow for LED Replacement Converter 100W 10RJ https://a.co/d/1DvGRkf

$8.99 in Amazon. Remove the plug from your mag rides and the plug to get access to the 2 wires. Use those 2 wires positive and negative and solder them to each side of the resistor. Heat shrink, electric tape. And done.

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[murph3699]

I just installed Bilstein B8s after going with just APR springs on Mag Ride for a year. Car has 76k and it's a night and day difference. Even my wife noticed the difference as a passenger. I got the EQT mag ride delete and its ok. It was the cheapest kit at $225. You're not supposed to use Dynamic mode with cancellers, apparently. Before realizing that I did throw an error that went away once I started the car again. They suggest you use individual with all of the Dynamic settings, except suspension, to achieve the use of the steering and exhaust difference. I think EQT is out right now, however, as they are supposed to be coming out with an improved version.

[texasboy21]

uxcell 2pcs Aluminum Case Resistor 100W 10 Ohm Wirewound Yellow for LED Replacement Converter 100W 10RJ https://a.co/d/1DvGRkf

$8.99 in Amazon. Remove the plug from your mag rides and the plug to get access to the 2 wires. Use those 2 wires positive and negative and solder them to each side of the resistor. Heat shrink, electric tape. And done.

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That simple..??

Can you point me to other folks/documentation support its as easy as soldering in a resistor?

[o1turbo30v]

The KW ones work well. https://www.kwsuspensions.com/produc...-68510424.html

[Eli0073]

That simple..??

Can you point me to other folks/documentation support its as easy as soldering in a resistor?

Yes is that simple. Those kits are the same thing. Try it out. Is cheap enough.IMG_20230810_083113.jpg

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[Eli0073]

I can't point you to documentation. It was shared with me by a friend who did it. With zero issues. He's a knowledgeable guy with plenty of experience in the MQB platform I trust his knowledge.

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[MikTip]

https://www.theasiangarage.com/produ...i-s3-rs3-8v-8y

[Vaniel]

https://www.theasiangarage.com/produ...i-s3-rs3-8v-8y

TAG is a great seller.

[murph3699]

https://www.theasiangarage.com/produ...i-s3-rs3-8v-8y

No longer working with EQT?

[MikTip]

No longer working with EQT?

I dont know...I bought a set of his early versions...then he moved to EQT last I heard...few months ago...

[murph3699]

I dont know...I bought a set of his early versions...then he moved to EQT last I heard...few months ago...

I think he might be back on his own. He's selling updated kits for the 8V. I spoke to him today and he's a solid guy and 100% backs his product. I was having issues with the EQT version and let's just say I'm happy with his response.

[MikTip]

I think he might be back on his own. He's selling updated kits for the 8V. I spoke to him today and he's a solid guy and 100% backs his product. I was having issues with the EQT version and let's just say I'm happy with his response.

Yes. He supported the early version I had.

[texasboy21]

Hearing that someone has "supported the early version" and "backs his product" sounds like more of hits hit or miss..

[MikTip]

Hearing that someone has "supported the early version" and "backs his product" sounds like more of hits hit or miss..

Not really...Mark...months ago...was trying to develop mag ride cancelers for a much lower price than $400...all on his own from his home.

He needed people to install and test. He offered full refunds if you were not happy with the product. He also offered newer revised product as it developed.

Move forward several months and he now offers mag ride cancelers for $250 & $150 vise $450.(isweep)

So he accomplished what he set out to do in the beginning.





In my opinion...all his efforts benefit us...the consumers. First by developing his product and still offering it at a lower price.

I have nothing but praise for him.

[murph3699]

Not really...Mark...months ago...was trying to develop mag ride cancelers for a much lower price than $400...all on his own from his home.

He needed people to install and test. He offered full refunds if you were not happy with the product. He also offered newer revised product as it developed.

Move forward several months and he now offers mag ride cancelers for $250 & $150 vise $450.(isweep)

So he accomplished what he set out to do in the beginning.





In my opinion...all his efforts benefit us...the consumers. First by developing his product and still offering it at a lower price.

I have nothing but praise for him.

100000%

[Pete Moss]

I am looking to make some suspension mods as part of general maintenance and will be moving away from the OEM Mag-Ride and moving to Bilsten B8s with H&R springs (amounts other goodies )

What are the options to 'delete' the Mag-Ride system to keep the lights off the dash and error messages/codes being thrown?

From what I can research there is not a documented way to code them out with VagCom or ODIS, and the iSweep cancelers work most of the time, for most people.

Is there a rock solid solution?

Question for you re the Bilstein/H&R combo. Have you experienced that combination on current or other vehicle?
Sounds like a good match, I remember hearing positive feedback (and think I had that combo on an old GTI)
I currently have 034 Dynamic springs with Mag-Ride on 2018 S3 and not completely happy; feels like car has lost some of its composure on twisties
I've heard that springs and shock/struts should be well-matched (but no idea what that means)
An issue that could be avoided with coilovers (V3s, eg), though may be overkill as I'm not planning on tracking the car...

[MikTip]

Question for you re the Bilstein/H&R combo. Have you experienced that combination on current or other vehicle?
Sounds like a good match, I remember hearing positive feedback (and think I had that combo on an old GTI)
I currently have 034 Dynamic springs with Mag-Ride on 2018 S3 and not completely happy; feels like car has lost some of its composure on twisties
I've heard that springs and shock/struts should be well-matched (but no idea what that means)
An issue that could be avoided with coilovers (V3s, eg), though may be overkill as I'm not planning on tracking the car...

I have H&R Sport(not super sport which IMO are too low)springs and Bilsteins on my 2015 and APR springs and OE Mage ride on my 2018. I had 034 once...didnt like'm...


Do you switch the drive to dynamic when hitting the twisties?

The well matched is the coil-over kits. As the springs are matched to the shocks.

Or get a set of fully adjustable shocks with or without springs...as it seems everyone has different tastes of their suspension setups...

[aaronc7]

I think he might be back on his own. He's selling updated kits for the 8V. I spoke to him today and he's a solid guy and 100% backs his product. I was having issues with the EQT version and let's just say I'm happy with his response.

What sort of issue with the EQT version? I have a set waiting to install here in the next few weeks.

[Pete Moss]

I have H&R Sport(not super sport which IMO are too low)springs and Bilsteins on my 2015 and APR springs and OE Mage ride on my 2018. I had 034 once...didnt like'm...


Do you switch the drive to dynamic when hitting the twisties?

The well matched is the coil-over kits. As the springs are matched to the shocks.

Or get a set of fully adjustable shocks with or without springs...as it seems everyone has different tastes of their suspension setups...

How did you like the Bilsteins with H&R?
Better than stock?

Drive in Dynamic Mose about 95% of time. Feels like the car went from understeer to oversteer at steeper sweeps with the 034s.

[murph3699]

What sort of issue with the EQT version? I have a set waiting to install here in the next few weeks.

Just random intermittent errors. Its also not recommended to use them in dynamic mode.

[aaronc7]

Just random intermittent errors. Its also not recommended to use them in dynamic mode.

Alright, thanks. I assume because comfort suspension mode pushes the least amount of power thru the resistors/least amount of heat? We'll see how my install goes I guess. Did he offer any tips for the errors?

[murph3699]

Alright, thanks. I assume because comfort suspension mode pushes the least amount of power thru the resistors/least amount of heat? We'll see how my install goes I guess. Did he offer any tips for the errors?

He's replacing mine

[949]

so which one is the newest one from tag?


I'm always into supporting the small business that makes products that works better and with the bonus of being cheaper.
cheaper is usually very hard to do with a small biz.

[MikTip]

so which one is the newest one from tag?


I'm always into supporting the small business that makes products that works better and with the bonus of being cheaper.
cheaper is usually very hard to do with a small biz.

The ones I have pictured above...

However, you might want to confirm from the source which are

[aaronc7]

He's replacing mine

Looks like I am getting "current implausible" error for 2 of them. I'll drive on em a bit more to gather some more data and then hit him up.

[murph3699]

Looks like I am getting "current implausible" error for 2 of them. I'll drive on em a bit more to gather some more data and then hit him up.

I haven't had a chance to put the new ones on yet, hopefully this week, but in the interim I'm getting errors maybe twice a week. They clear if I stop and start the car but do get stored when I scan with OBD11.

[aaronc7]

I haven't had a chance to put the new ones on yet, hopefully this week, but in the interim I'm getting errors maybe twice a week. They clear if I stop and start the car but do get stored when I scan with OBD11.

In addition to just driving a bit more I'm going to try a level sensor recalibration, which seems to be part of the equation for all of this. If that doesn't work, I'll be going the same route and try the new mag ride delete modules. I did email Mark and he got back to me late Saturday night-- very responsive and helpful.

[Greg_888]

Are you sure the b8 struts can handle the spring rate of s3 springs/ aftermarket s3 springs?
The b8 is the same part number used in the gti/R but those have much softer springs both oem and even aftermarket.
R springs 195 in/lbs 245 in/lbs front rear vs 320 front 400 rear for s3.

[aaronc7]

I'm not really sure. But bilstein offers it as a solution for the 8V S3. They don't market it as compatible with the VWs which is kind of weird, but that seems to be the case.

[Kokos]

Hello, I have these resistors 100 W 1 ohm installed and unfortunately after starting an error pops up every time. Does the soldering of the cables matter in which direction, or maybe the resistors have to be stronger, best regards.

[MikTip]

Hello, I have these resistors 100 W 1 ohm installed and unfortunately after starting an error pops up every time. Does the soldering of the cables matter in which direction, or maybe the resistors have to be stronger, best regards.

Ya might want to reread the #2 post above as theres some differances with what you have and what was posted above...

[texasboy21]

FWIW I went with the iSweep cancelers and have NEVER had a soft or hard code thrown!

For an apples to apples comparison, a fellow autox buddy has the KW cancelers on this 2015 with Bilstein B8s and H&R springs, and EVERY event he gets both soft and hard codes thrown that neuter the car's performance. No issues with driving on the street.

This 'side by side' example plus all the comments here about TAG issues, revisions, etc. really solidify that the iSweep are superior and truly a 'set it and forget it' install IMO.

[Kokos]

Ok, so I should have stronger resistors, in post 2 these resistors are supposed to be 100 W and 10 ohms but in post 6 the photo shows a 100 W and 1.5 ohm resistor.

[MikTip]

Ok, so I should have stronger resistors, in post 2 these resistors are supposed to be 100 W and 10 ohms but in post 6 the photo shows a 100 W and 1.5 ohm resistor.

I have isweeps...