Lowering Links Vs. Dealer Reprogramming "Height Value"
05-08-2014, 05:58 PM
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Lowering Links Vs. Dealer Reprogramming "Height Value"
lowering links gauging from $100-300, pretty much non load bearing item so quality shouldn't matter too much.
but learned recently that a dealer can log into the car using the PWIS or whatever and reprogram the "height value" to lower 25-50mm
curious if anyone has gone either route and the outcome... the good thing about making "Standard" 25mm lower is that you could always ride in the +40mm high mode and that would be like the original standard.... even better the "loading" -40mm would be -65mm or lower.
i would of course have them realign it to factory spec at the new height.
but learned recently that a dealer can log into the car using the PWIS or whatever and reprogram the "height value" to lower 25-50mm
curious if anyone has gone either route and the outcome... the good thing about making "Standard" 25mm lower is that you could always ride in the +40mm high mode and that would be like the original standard.... even better the "loading" -40mm would be -65mm or lower.
i would of course have them realign it to factory spec at the new height.
05-09-2014, 01:16 AM
#2
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Lowering links - check.
Dealer lowering with Durametric or other Factory tool - Negative.
Lowering via Techart Module - check.
Difference... links work well up until you start to lower via the links 12 to 15mm. Then the ride / dampening becomes out of sync and the cars handling just does not feel right. Set mine back to factory length and started looking for a proper module.
Techart Module - well worth every $ and the two additional height options actually are quite useful. Picked mine up off ebay from German seller for $350 used.
Dealer lowering with Durametric or other Factory tool - Negative.
Lowering via Techart Module - check.
Difference... links work well up until you start to lower via the links 12 to 15mm. Then the ride / dampening becomes out of sync and the cars handling just does not feel right. Set mine back to factory length and started looking for a proper module.
Techart Module - well worth every $ and the two additional height options actually are quite useful. Picked mine up off ebay from German seller for $350 used.
05-12-2014, 12:54 PM
#4
I've done the Durametric lowering method. I dropped the truck about two inches.
It really depends on the year model as Durametric can be finicky with certain years.
There is a good thread here: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/c...etric-diy.html
If you are looking for the super-slammed low look, then the links are your most cost-effective method.
You will have to get an alignment if you plan on using your tires for an extended period of time.
It really depends on the year model as Durametric can be finicky with certain years.
There is a good thread here: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/c...etric-diy.html
If you are looking for the super-slammed low look, then the links are your most cost-effective method.
You will have to get an alignment if you plan on using your tires for an extended period of time.
05-12-2014, 02:37 PM
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A friend mentioned that adjusting via Durametric could lessen the life of the bag since they will be functioning at a lower height or more strain is this correct? You can actually lower each corner 2 inches? Does the ride suffer or bouncier with 22 compared to 20's?
05-12-2014, 03:26 PM
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i dont get why links would be different than adjusting "height value"... or how that differs from techart (dont they all trick the system into going lower by default) ?
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05-12-2014, 07:38 PM
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The airbag will respond accordingly to whatever lowering method you use.
Most likely it will be out of its optimum operating range and ride like ****. That was the result of the 955 I lowered along with the GTS I recently bought that had links.
Most likely it will be out of its optimum operating range and ride like ****. That was the result of the 955 I lowered along with the GTS I recently bought that had links.
