Lowering Audi Q7 with VCDS

*BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT THIS MAKE SURE YOU'RE CONFIDENT WITH USING VCDS.
I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF THIS PROCESS FAILS OR DAMAGES ANY CONTROL MODULES.*
Here's a simple way to lower your Q7 (works on other modules. See link below).
If you have air suspension it can be done via software. Anything up to 17mm you don't need to worry about alignment.
If you go over the 17mm drop a 4 wheel alignment should be performed.
www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/car...
Time chapters ⏳
0:00 Intro
0:20 Explanation
1:32 Measurements
2:51 Lowering amount
3:34 VCDS
7:27 Unplugging
7:54 Lowering
8:26 Walkaround
9:01 Finalle

[@samp6162]

Just an update, over a year later. I lowered mine 25mm and it was absolutely fine. No extra tyre wear, in fact, my tyres worn perfectly even. Today i have raised the suspension up to standard, then another 20mm again. Reason being is there are many floods in my area, so i want to be clear 👌

[@_LuisS]

That's so nice to know.. So glad you were able to get it done. 😉 Hopefully you'll be lowering it soon enough.. Stay safe.. 😎

[@phillnash9338]

Great work and advise as always my man. Thanks for this, I may look to get this done on the dad bus 🤘🏻

[@_LuisS]

Thanks so much. If you need further assistance don't hesitate to reach out to me! 😎

[@phillnash9338]

@@_LuisS your videos are great but will definitely message if I need more help. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@_LuisS]

@@phillnash9338 appreciate the kind words. Still a long ways to go but I do notice a bit of improvement from previous videos. Be here if you need me! 👍🏾 🤜🏾

[@Dgaspa79]

Great explanation! I was wondering how much is reduced ride quality (comfort) after lowering?

[@_LuisS]

Hello Dorian. I only lowered it a max of 15mm,which isn't much. I keep it always in dynamic and you do feel the ride is a bit firmer. But only in dynamic. Comfort or auto are still very comfortable and suspension is very relaxed comparing to dynamic.

[@Dgaspa79]

@@_LuisS Awesome! Thank you 💪💪

[@ApolloniumUranius]

Hello! Many thanks for such a good idea! Could you please prompt if there's a chance to make a car softer on Comfort mode?

[@_LuisS]

Comfort mode is pretty soft. In my opinion. But I guess if you want it to be softer you could try to do the opposite (subtract X mm for the car to think it's lower, therefore will sit higher than normal and become softer). I've never tried it. So I don't know if it'll work. Please do your research first about that.

[@ApolloniumUranius]

@@_LuisS agree, think there's gonna be a big research and report ;-) found also that reallyy many Cayennes, Touagers and Q7's has stiffen suspension after some time, so there has to be a solution

[@_LuisS]

@@ApolloniumUranius I wasn't even aware of that. Mine is very soft in comfort even after I lowered it. I get it why people like it. But for me it's too soft. Mine is in dynamic all the time.

[@salamanca105]

Great video. Having adaptive chassis package is a prerequisite?

[@_LuisS]

I didn't think it was until I experienced it. I thought it's just one more thing to go wrong. But the ability to change suspension height/stiffness is very much worth it.

[@salamanca105]

@@_LuisS I agree 100%. Just got one with out it. Other awesome packages but not adaptive chassis. Mine is a 2017 with prestige trim. I am assuming you only get air suspension with adaptive chassis.

[@_LuisS]

@@salamanca105 I was looking one with air suspension and side steps. And then with the most extras I could get. But those 2 were a must.

[@leonmustafa7283]

Looks nice man, i want to try it on my audi a6 c7.5 model I have a question? I read coments and u said ( it will be lower in all mods ) If u put on comfort mode ( does it raise up?) And when u put on dynamic mode ( it will be lower ) Or it will be the same comfort , dynamic, auto , always will be lower Thank you e.x for 12mm

[@_LuisS]

If I remember correctly the c7.5 is a bit more complex than the Q7. But also possible. And when you lower it, say 12mm, all modes will be 12mm lower. But in my opinion you'll only really see the difference in dynamic because the arch gap will be reduced.

[@aunihill]

I did this with my c7.5 2018 S6 and it worked great. Make sure you are parked on flat ground and measure from the ground to the center of the wheel well before you start to give yourself 4 all around good measurements.

[@restepi1]

Hello Luis! I have done exactly like you did and everithing seems good. I had exacly the same measures and I put exactly like you did. After it seems a little high and I tried to do it again but with new measures but it says invalid and thats it. Can I do it again to lower more or not. What I am doing wrong?

[@_LuisS]

Hello Martin. Sorry for the delayed response! Standard measurements are 449mm front and 465mm rear. Did you have these before you changed them? And also make sure you're adding, in mm, the amount you want to lower it. If the new values were invalid it's because you went over the range it allows you to lower it. I would put everything to standard and then try again. Make sure you're going to security access and input the code before you start and then don't forget to go to channel 5 to save the process. And engine needs to be running too, with doors closed.

[@joshuapage4319]

Does this lower the standard ride hight in every mode or just dynamic or will every mode drop by 15mm etc

[@_LuisS]

When done the car will be lower in ever mode. And if lowered more than 17mm tracking will need to be checked.

[@thelastslime3007]

What if you don’t have air suspension do you recommend any good coil springs?

[@_LuisS]

If you're looking for lowering springs or coilovers definitely something high end. Q7 is a very heavy car and something cheap might ruin the handling and even make it uncomfortable. Brands like Eibach, H&R or Bilstein in my opinion is what you should be browsing.

[@shadowgaming7051]

Evening I’m wanting to lower mine what height to you have it at to start eg dynamic or comfort or automatic thank you

[@_LuisS]

Set the car to auto and then start the lowering process. When you're done the car will be lower in every setting.

[@titch_r160]

Nice vid man, I’m guessing it lowers 12mm in all modes and not just dynamic?

[@_LuisS]

Much appreciated. Thank you very much. And yes. You're right. Once lowered it'll be lower across all modes.

[@jamesdillon1369]

Hi friend...do you know how low you can go with vcds? I still have a reasonably big arch gap and want to go lower? Many thanks

[@_LuisS]

I've heard of people going as low as 25mm. Its a matter of trial and error, because any value that you input that's out of range, meaning going too low, that value won't be accepted. Just don't forget that going lower than 17mm will require a wheel alignment to prevent premature tyre wear.

[@jamesdillon1369]

@@_LuisS thanks my man, i appreciate your reply😎

[@kash1363]

Will this technique work on a 4M Q7?

[@_LuisS]

I don't believe it does. I've seen a couple post online saying you can't even connect VCDS with the 4M. but I wouldn't know for sure because I never done any 4M.

[@gabrielquni6258]

Hallo, I have a problem, how can I remove my car from the enabling adjustment (31564) ?

[@_LuisS]

Once you finish the process including going into channel 5 to save the process of lowering you just press the 'Done, Go back' button to close the module. Once that is done the enabling adjustment is disabled until you re-enter the security access code.

[@gabrielquni6258]

@@_LuisS a ok thank you, and imagine you change it from 449mm to 450mm, and you succeed, is it going to be 450mm too?

[@_LuisS]

@@gabrielquni6258 not sure I follow. But when you change the value (and don't forget you ADD IN MM to lower the car) and the value is accepted, than the accepted value becomes the actual measurement.

[@gabrielquni6258]

@@_LuisS a ok i had 449mm i had done to 450mm. and I went to look again. and I saw it was back at 449mm. so nothing had changed.

[@_LuisS]

You need to make sure to go to channel 5 and change the value to 1. That way it'll save the change in previous channels. Also when lowering there's certain values that are not accepted, if you're trying to go too low. I only done 15mm max but you can go as low as 25mm. Try to stay under that and it should work.

[@milosvladisavljev6739]

Hey bro, can this damage air suspension?

[@_LuisS]

Hey man! I don't know for sure. But I think just like a car with standard suspension if you go too low you can damage control arms bushes, the same applies here. I also think it can cause premature wear to the bags of lowered too much!

[@samp6162]

How low does the system allow you to drop it?

[@_LuisS]

Not sure.. I just wanted a subtil drop. But there's a post online somewhere where the guy lowered it 25mm. When doing this the car has to be in a flat surfice. If not car won't accept some values. And there's always the lowering links that gives the car a nice drop as well.

[@79vit]

Комментарий для русскоязычных, оно конечно смотрится классно но потом резину заднюю очень сильно жрёт если сделать прям ровно машину , нужно отпускать пониже и перед и зад но чтобы зад все равно оставался чуть-чуть повыше

[@gsingh2294]

Hi bro can you help lower my Q7 ?we’re are you based?

[@gsingh2294]

I want to drop the height 10mm And put wheel extenders 35mm on the rear and 25mm on the front

[@_LuisS]

Hi buddy.. If I can help if course I will.. I'm in Portadown NI. All that is doable even you lower s bit more. Mine had 23mm spacers and u lower it 15mm. Drop me a message on Instagram if you need my help..

[@gsingh2294]

@@_LuisS Hi bro thank you for the message I will drop you a message soon. As the car is going into Wheel Mania on Tuesday to see if they can get me the Vossen HF-2 wheel in deep concaves 10.5x21 front and 13x21 rear or 10.5x22 front and 13x22 rear if I can confirm it’s the AS7 I can confirm it’s the AS7 kit on my car its the Audi Q7 4LB 2015 30TDI Sports Edition I would have come to see you to see your Audi Q7 but you are far away in Northern Ireland I do not want to use drop links on my car want it natural but if I can get the fitments I want with out using spacers then I will but last resort my bro. Thank you my G for the reply back will be in touch soon.🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@_LuisS]

@gsingh2294 I live concave wheels.. I'm sure it will look amazing.. I don't own the Q7 anymore. Sometimes I still see it as I sold it locally. Hit the fb groups. You might find someone close to you willing to help as well..

[@Waffleguyedits]

Hi . . .

[@_LuisS]

Wassup little man. 😎

[@iamlaurentp8397]

So basically, you bought an SUV to have higher ground clearance and you ended up lowered it ? Hmmmm interesting 😆

[@_LuisS]

Basically I bought a SUV for the 3rd row seats. And yes. My intentions was always to lower it once I got it.