Audi Lowering Links *AUDI RS6* Install

We install lowering links on the 2021 Audi RS6. Lowering links are one of the easiest ways to lower your VAG car that uses air bags. This is the same process we used to lower the Porsche Taycan 4s. Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche use the same closed loop system to measure ride height using ride height sensors to tell what position the car is in. This allows Porsche, Volkswagen, or Audi cars to measure what ride height the car is currently resting at to raise or lower the car. Lowering links simply trick the system into thinking the car is higher than it is by increasing or decreasing the link between the control arm and the body, hence a lowering link was born!
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[@finnilrebna348]

Underviewed channel. Keep up the good work/content. 👍

[@HardwayLearning]

Thanks! We appreciate it

[@superduper476]

Your videos are awesome, PLEASE do more lowering links videos!!!!!!

[@HardwayLearning]

Thanks, will do if we run across more!

[@GTI_CHHA]

Bro, the RS6 is a big step-up on the RS3 (which is awesome in its own right). You must be doing something right! Keep going 🙂

[@HardwayLearning]

Neither of them are mine, I just wrench and make videos with them! The MK7 GTI and Miata are mine. Maybe one day I could get an RS3 🤞

[@Zakw17]

Man I thought you bought this I was like what a come up. Gorgeous car.

[@HardwayLearning]

It is stunning! Wish it was mine 😭, but working on it is a close second

[@MODIT]

Always, awesome video guys! Regarding the lowering links, did you set yours to the provided measurements on CTS website or did you adjust / tweak to your liking?

[@HardwayLearning]

We left them at the lengths mentioned on the CTS website and it looked great 👍

[@MODIT]

@@HardwayLearning Perfect. Did you do an alignment afterwards. Seems its recommended, though not sure I want to its its just a little drop.

[@HardwayLearning]

@@MODITwe did not, but certainly recommended anytime you change the ride height.

[@MODIT]

@@HardwayLearning Just got done doing ours today with the recommended amount to see them on per cts website. Seems its only 10mm lower than stock links. Looks good, whats interests is when its in the highest settings it seems to be the same as stock lowered height Meaning one could drive at raised height and not need alignment.

[@jjmm2928]

Snapped the ball right off of one of my sensors when doing this. Such a bummer. I was able to bolt the ball back on to avoid any problems, thank goodness.

[@AudiS6OBSESSED]

Did your tires end up cupping after you got some miles on ?

[@HardwayLearning]

They did not, this doesn't change your spring/damping rates, only brings the cars down lower.

[@AudiS6OBSESSED]

@@HardwayLearning interesting…

[@zsteveyoungz]

How does it ride? Is it the same or more “bumpier”?

[@HardwayLearning]

Rides the same, didn't really impact spring rate, just ride height

[@brenovenancio8436]

Tks for you video, but I have a question: Not is necessary change the springs ?

[@HardwayLearning]

No 👌

[@brenovenancio8436]

​@@HardwayLearning Tks for your quick answer and about the error as the guy mentions below. Did you have a website? How do we buy these links?

[@HardwayLearning]

@@brenovenancio8436 check the links in the description

[@MG9783]

I see the rods and nuts mentioned in the comments but not the actual round "ball" attachment that is used to attach to the car itself. Do you have a link for that?

[@HardwayLearning]

Added link to description, swear it was in there before

[@DoctaJonesDoctaJones]

Looking to add these to my 2021 C8 S6. How many mm's lower from the preset Sport Mode did it go?

[@HardwayLearning]

We followed the lengths listed on CTS Turbo's website and I think it brought the car down around 20-25mm? We never measured a before and after unfortunately.

[@DoctaJonesDoctaJones]

And no need for spacers with the links?

[@HardwayLearning]

@@DoctaJonesDoctaJones we did not use any and it looked good/didn't rub

[@110Sublime]

will the instructions work for the c8 s6?

[@HardwayLearning]

@@110Sublime based on CTS website, it is interchangeable!

[@joracopress]

Hardway Learning - whats happens when you drive on highway, and the computer wants to drop to the lowest level. Do the wheels rub?

[@HardwayLearning]

That last frame was the car all the way low, clears just fine 👍

[@onlyrs8111]

where the new links shorter or longer than the factory?

[@razz1976]

Ever get any suspension alerts from the car? I have an SQ5 with links installed and just started throwing errors after months of use.

[@HardwayLearning]

Honestly, we put all this stuff on and the car has been parked for the winter. We have done it on a Taycan and RS7 with no issue. I would suspect you may have another issue, connector or sensor gone bad. The car shouldn't really care what length these arms are, it's going to bring it into range relative to where that 0 point is. All the arm is doing is tricking the system into thinking the car is higher than it really is, therefore lowering it to the new height.

[@razz1976]

@@HardwayLearning Good point. I have to crawl under there to see what is going on. I have heard of sensors going bad in extreme weather conditions. We recently had a cold snap with sub zero temps which could be a factor.

[@HardwayLearning]

@@razz1976 did you get any other errors, I know the ECU can also get fussy when the battery is really low/nearing it's end of life which could also happen with extremely cold temperatures

[@razz1976]

@@HardwayLearning None. Just the suspension alert. I ordered an OBDeleven to clear the codes. Arrives next week. After confirming everything looks fine, I will clear the error code and see how long that lasts. Worst case scenario I put the stock links back in and bring to Audi for them to review the sensors.

[@razz1976]

@@HardwayLearning Update: Got my OBDeleven today and cleared the errors. Checked the links and the rears were WAY too long resulting in the error/fault. They must not have been fully tightened and backed out over time. Which makes sense because the ride got really rough recently. Adjusted to 8mm longer than stock and adjusted the front to 8mm shorter than stock. Sitting level, rides smooth and no errors.

[@RoSica-b1v]

cómo leches un chabal así se puede comprar un coche de 150-200 k¿?

[@bvward]

I bet you can get it super low and have fun in a snow-covered parking lot... Plow your own parking spot ;)

[@HardwayLearning]

Just needs a front lip to rip off in the snow

[@smallk6453]

Fail to see any noticeable difference but maybe more obvious in real life.

[@HardwayLearning]

It dropped a solid 0.5" to 1"

[@user-dq6nt1th3z]

Soooo, my Rs3 blew up today. I was thrashing her. Pour one out for the poor darling. In other news, I look forward to an Rs6

[@HardwayLearning]

Terrible to hear, what mods were you running? Time for a built motor!

[@user-dq6nt1th3z]

@@HardwayLearning It was completely stock... Warranty put a new engine in it for me. Only took 9 months