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Old Oct 2, 2018 | 02:54 PM
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Just got the links installed. Very easy to do about 30 minutes to do everything. I know its not everyones cup of tea, but for me best mod for under $150.




 
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looks good can you post a link of the lowering links you purchased also what rims are those 22 or 20
 
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Went with these, made really well and showed up to the door in 2 days.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-16-Por...-/311171370503

Wheels are 22” Vorsteiner’s.

The stock link ends are made of a rubberish material and are a little pain to get off, more of being worried about breaking the mounting lugs off. But once you get one the rest are easy. I was done in 1/2 hour but I do have a lift in my garage so may take a little longer on the ground.
 

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So the photos were taken at the lowest setting right? Which means you still have "comfort mode" and whatnot with a higher ride height? Or is that on startup and it could go lower in sport/sport plus?

​​​​​​Either way it looks good man. I've considered the module to keep stock ride height, but lower look when I want or when parked.
 
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Hey Shiz,
So the pictures are with the car running in its lowest mode. It will drop a little lower with the car off (entry mode) about 1/2 inch lower. In comfort mode which is what i use while driving it sits about 3/4 of an inch higher. The links are adjustable so you can pretty much set it any height you like. I can take a couple pics of entry mode and comfort mode if your interested. I was going to go with the module myself but looked like a lot of work to install, from a couple of the other guy's who have done it on here.
 
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Oh gotcha, thank you for the breakdown. If you don't mind taking those additional pics I would appreciate it. I also wasn't aware the modules were somewhat cumbersome to install, thought they were "plug n' play."
 
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Great looking wheels! does it make comfort mode any different?
 
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Your car looks great! I got the same exact links on my car. Easy enough to install.

I got an extra set if anyone wants to buy it and not wait. =)
 
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Your car looks great! I got the same exact links on my car. Easy enough to install.

I got an extra set if anyone wants to buy it and not wait. =)
I know it's not going to be as harsh or anything like my other car with coilovers, but what's the ride like after install? Would you say comfort mode is more like sport/plus now and that leaves me wondering what sport/plus feels like as well.
 
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Oh gotcha, thank you for the breakdown. If you don't mind taking those additional pics I would appreciate it. I also wasn't aware the modules were somewhat cumbersome to install, thought they were "plug n' play."
Hey Shiz,
Sorry for the garage pics we actually had rain in the bay area


entry mode

drive height (PASM off)

High level selected
 
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Great looking wheels! does it make comfort mode any different?
Thanks LGARCIA,

Ride height wise about 3/4 inch higher. As far as feeling, i think it rides really well. It's so subjective though, I didn't notice any change going to the 22's and I've read how some people height the ride!
For me it looks so much better it's worth the VERY SMALL change in ride softness.
 
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Your car looks great! I got the same exact links on my car. Easy enough to install.

I got an extra set if anyone wants to buy it and not wait. =)
Thanks Buddy,

Love your Panny and your old Audi too!
 
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Originally Posted by elShiz
I know it's not going to be as harsh or anything like my other car with coilovers, but what's the ride like after install? Would you say comfort mode is more like sport/plus now and that leaves me wondering what sport/plus feels like as well.
Honestly its still comfortable for me even with 22s on the lowest setting (sport plus). My wife even drives it with our toddler and infant and no issues or complaining from her end. I got it to lower the car an extra 1.5 to take off the fender to wheel gap and not spend $2k on a module. Easy install also I might add.

Again I got an extra set in a box not even opened yet if you do not want to wait on shipping from Europe.

Scruben, wish I could go as low as you. Isn't SF streets also not that great?
 
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Honestly its still comfortable for me even with 22s on the lowest setting (sport plus). My wife even drives it with our toddler and infant and no issues or complaining from her end. I got it to lower the car an extra 1.5 to take off the fender to wheel gap and not spend $2k on a module. Easy install also I might add.

Again I got an extra set in a box not even opened yet if you do not want to wait on shipping from Europe.

Scruben, wish I could go as low as you. Isn't SF streets also not that great?
If Scruben doesn't mind, would you mind posting pics of what your ride height looks like? From your last sentence, it seems Scruben is lower than you, how is that done exactly if you guys have the same links?
 
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Originally Posted by elShiz
If Scruben doesn't mind, would you mind posting pics of what your ride height looks like? From your last sentence, it seems Scruben is lower than you, how is that done exactly if you guys have the same links?

To respect Scruben's thread I will not post actual pics of my car. Follow the thread below for my build page and you will see photos of how low I am. I will however post a picture of lowering links to show you folks.

Just a GTS build page

This isn't our exact links but just to illustrate, the stock black links are non adjustable while the metal links has screws where you can adjust it to be higher or lower than stock. This is why Scruben and I can be at different heights.
 


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