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Old 12th August 2012, 08:49 PM
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Exclamation Lowering links - Who has them?

I am interested on putting these on my D3, but before I buy a set can anyone post a photo of how their car sits AND the length they used for the links?

Thanks in advance!!
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Old 13th August 2012, 08:28 AM
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Not seen anyone use physical bits for lowering a D3, just adjusting the suspension with VCDS for up to an inch lower.
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Old 13th August 2012, 10:19 AM
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See the thread below for some physical lowering assistance, I posted a PDF a while ago about it on page 2 or 3 -

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2460

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I have looked at that topic a bunch and did see the PDF.

I have seen in the past a PDF of the installation of them, and cannot find it now.

I am trying to gauge a few things and want to be prepped completely before I order the set up (or make it if I cant find a good deal).
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Ah ok - installation instructions attached - hope this helps!
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File Type: pdf Installing Suspension_Lowering_Kit.pdf (850.2 KB, 675 views)
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Ah ok - installation instructions attached - hope this helps!
Have you installed these on a D3 yet?

I would love to know the ball size. maybe I could make a set by simply using McMaster.com :O
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Ah... looks like they just adjust the length of the sensor arm, so essentially the same thing as the VCDS lowering as that re-calibrates rather than fooling the car that it's at normal height.
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