Suspension VAG-CODES
08-09-2013, 03:01 PM
#102
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Nope
It was all done by the shop computer, we just changed settings & calibrations. The stock OEM system was not physically altered (adding spacers), just inputs on a computer screen.
For me this was the perfect solution to give the car a lowered look while keeping everything stock.
For me this was the perfect solution to give the car a lowered look while keeping everything stock.
08-19-2013, 11:44 AM
#103
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It was all done by the shop computer, we just changed settings & calibrations. The stock OEM system was not physically altered (adding spacers), just inputs on a computer screen.
For me this was the perfect solution to give the car a lowered look while keeping everything stock.
For me this was the perfect solution to give the car a lowered look while keeping everything stock.
Assuming the hack would work for S6 / S7 users
I"m thinking we get 20 guys to put in $20
Make it some kind of X Prize
Winner gets $400 bucks, and we publish it to the forum for public use
Thoughts?
08-19-2013, 12:17 PM
#104
AudiWorld Super User
Here ya go guys: 20103
Be careful with that. Dont do anything that requires you being towed back to the dealership.
08-19-2013, 02:52 PM
#105
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The main problem is that when you try to change the reference height, the ECU will not accept the new values. If you clear all the adaptation values, then it it will accept the new reference heights, but other adaptation values get erased and it's not obvious how to reset/redo them. Once you're in this state, the only way to fix it is a trip to the dealer who uses the official Audi VAS system to redo the various adaptations.
An interesting side effect while in this state is that the shocks are set to their stiffest position, similar to cranking the rebound and compression up on an adjustable shock -- this implies that it might be possible to tweak the stiffness of your suspension.
08-20-2013, 06:41 PM
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My service advisor called me yesterday saying they were finally able to accomplish the lowering on one of their salesman's S6. I'm booked to have mine done on Saturday. He quoted me an estimate of $250 since it took them close to 1 1/2 hours to do it.
08-21-2013, 04:13 AM
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As a data point for anyone who intends to mess with the suspension system:
The main problem is that when you try to change the reference height, the ECU will not accept the new values. If you clear all the adaptation values, then it it will accept the new reference heights, but other adaptation values get erased and it's not obvious how to reset/redo them. Once you're in this state, the only way to fix it is a trip to the dealer who uses the official Audi VAS system to redo the various adaptations.
An interesting side effect while in this state is that the shocks are set to their stiffest position, similar to cranking the rebound and compression up on an adjustable shock -- this implies that it might be possible to tweak the stiffness of your suspension.
The main problem is that when you try to change the reference height, the ECU will not accept the new values. If you clear all the adaptation values, then it it will accept the new reference heights, but other adaptation values get erased and it's not obvious how to reset/redo them. Once you're in this state, the only way to fix it is a trip to the dealer who uses the official Audi VAS system to redo the various adaptations.
An interesting side effect while in this state is that the shocks are set to their stiffest position, similar to cranking the rebound and compression up on an adjustable shock -- this implies that it might be possible to tweak the stiffness of your suspension.
08-22-2013, 06:42 PM
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You're getting screwed. My dealership lowered my car in 20 minutes for free and offered if I wanted to lower it more I could just come back. I lowered it by 10mm.
08-22-2013, 08:05 PM
#110
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Max the system will allow you with the Audi Shop tool is 17mm. That what I had the do and it looks so much better