Sportback Shortened (adjustable front drop links)

Marshy

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Wondered if anyone had used shortened or adjustable front drop links on their RS3 when lowered?
Just wondered if it would reduce or eliminate the extra tension on the anti roll bar when lowered.
 
Not used them - there isn't a lot of point really unless you're running into clearance issues with the ARB or end links fouling on something else. The other thing they may do is alleviate the change in ARB stifness due to changing the angles the drop links are to the ARB but apart from that, don't see any benefit.

There's definitely no greater stresses on the bar static as it's only fixed at either end and the suspension will still be at an equal height on both sides of the car.
 
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I only thought of them cause since lowering my front anti roll bar had a tendency to creak over speed bumps.
Also had the roll bar hit the Audi add on brake duct that fits on the bottom arm, only a couple of times if I hit a really deep rut in the road it taps.
It was just an idea rather than removing the brake ducts.