# Pinnatec Auto

> Pinnatec Auto makes Virtual Link, a plug-in controller for vehicles with factory air suspension. Owners set, save and switch ride heights from their phone, and link saved heights to the factory drive modes. Designed, engineered and assembled in the USA by Pinnatec LLC, based in Massachusetts.

## Products

- [Virtual Link A1](https://pinnatecauto.com/product/virtual-link-a1/): $649.98. Air suspension lowering module for 2011–2018 Audi A6, A7, S6, S7, RS6, RS7 (C7/C7.5) and A8/S8 (D4). Set ride heights from your phone. 5-minute C7 install.
- [Virtual Link B1](https://pinnatecauto.com/product/virtual-link-b1/): $799.98. Air suspension lowering module for Audi A6–A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, RS6/RS7 and e-tron, plus Bentayga, Urus, Cayenne and Touareg. Set ride heights from your phone.

## Key facts

- Control: Phone web app over Wi-Fi; no account or internet connection needed
- Adjustment range: Up to 200 mm above or below stock, or as far as the suspension accepts
- Presets: Unlimited named presets, linked to factory drive modes
- Installation: Plugs inline with factory connectors; no cutting, splicing, soldering, or coding; fully reversible
- Updates: Firmware updates installed through the app
- Warranty: One-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects
- Lead time: Built to order, about 1 week
- Shipping: Free Ground shipping to the contiguous US
- Virtual Link A1 install time: About 5 minutes on C7/C7.5, 10 minutes on D4.5, 45 minutes on D4
- Virtual Link B1 install time: 3 hours book time (connections at the four ride-height sensors)
- Returns: within 30 days of delivery (or 60 days of purchase, whichever comes first); see the refund policy for conditions
- Requirement: the vehicle must have factory air suspension (not steel springs or DRC)

## Fitment

### Virtual Link A1

- 2011–2018 Audi A6
- 2011–2018 Audi A6 allroad
- 2011–2018 Audi A7
- 2010–2018 Audi A8
- 2013–2018 Audi RS6
- 2013–2018 Audi RS7
- 2013–2018 Audi S6
- 2013–2018 Audi S7
- 2012–2018 Audi S8

### Virtual Link B1

- 2019–2026 Audi A6
- 2019–2026 Audi A6 allroad
- 2019–2026 Audi A7
- 2019–2026 Audi A8
- 2020–2023 Audi e tron
- 2020–2023 Audi e tron S
- 2020–2023 Audi e tron S Sportback
- 2020–2023 Audi e tron Sportback
- 2018–2026 Audi Q5
- 2018–2026 Audi Q5 Sportback
- 2017–2026 Audi Q7
- 2019–2026 Audi Q8
- 2024–2026 Audi Q8 e tron
- 2024–2026 Audi Q8 Sportback e tron
- 2020–2026 Audi RS Q8
- 2020–2026 Audi RS6
- 2020–2026 Audi RS7
- 2020–2026 Audi S6
- 2020–2026 Audi S7
- 2019–2026 Audi S8
- 2018–2026 Audi SQ5
- 2018–2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback
- 2017–2026 Audi SQ7
- 2020–2026 Audi SQ8
- 2024–2026 Audi SQ8 e tron
- 2024–2026 Audi SQ8 Sportback e tron
- 2017–2025 Bentley Bentayga
- 2017–2025 Bentley Bentayga EWB
- 2018–2026 Lamborghini Urus
- 2019–2023 Porsche Cayenne
- 2018–2026 Volkswagen Touareg

## Guides

- [Audi Air Suspension Controllers vs. Links and Coding](https://pinnatecauto.com/audi-air-suspension-lowering-options/): Compare Audi air suspension controllers, lowering links and coding. Find the right approach for your stance, daily driving and saved ride heights.
- [Audi Q7, SQ7, Q8 & RS Q8 Lowering Guide](https://pinnatecauto.com/audi-q7-sq7-q8-rsq8-lowering/): Plan a practical lowering setup for an air-suspension Audi Q7, SQ7, Q8 or RS Q8. Check B1 fitment, installation, passengers, loading and clearance.
- [B9/B9.5 Audi SQ5 Lowering on Factory Air Suspension](https://pinnatecauto.com/b9-b95-audi-sq5-air-suspension-lowering/): Compare B9 and B9.5 SQ5 lowering options for factory air suspension. Learn what to verify, how B1 installation differs and how to choose useful heights.
- [Audi A8 & S8 Lowering: D4 vs. D5 Setup Guide](https://pinnatecauto.com/audi-a8-s8-d4-d5-lowering/): Compare D4 and D5 Audi A8/S8 lowering with factory air suspension. Understand A1 versus B1, installation differences and a comfort-conscious setup.
- [Custom Audi Drive Select Heights with Virtual Link](https://pinnatecauto.com/audi-drive-select-custom-ride-heights/): Learn how Virtual Link presets and supported Audi Drive Select mode mapping work, including saved profiles, Mode Detection and practical everyday settings.
- [C8 Audi RS6 & RS7 Lowering: Fitment and Daily Setup](https://pinnatecauto.com/c8-audi-rs6-rs7-lowering-guide/): Explore C8 RS6 and RS7 lowering on factory air suspension. Check air versus DRC, Virtual Link B1 installation and practical everyday clearance.
- [Can You Keep Lowering Links with Virtual Link?](https://pinnatecauto.com/virtual-link-with-lowering-links-aftermarket-suspension/): Keep your lowering links when adding Virtual Link. Learn how existing offsets, aftermarket suspension parts and calibration affect the setup.
- [Lamborghini Urus Lowering: Fitment and Clearance Guide](https://pinnatecauto.com/lamborghini-urus-lowering-guide/): Plan an Urus lowering setup around the exact variant, suspension and wheel package. Explore height-control options, B1 fitment and everyday clearance.
- [VCDS & OBDeleven Lowering vs. Virtual Link](https://pinnatecauto.com/vcds-obdeleven-lowering-vs-virtual-link/): Understand Audi suspension coding versus Virtual Link adjustment. Compare calibration, saved heights, compatibility checks and returning to baseline.
- [Audi Air Suspension vs. DRC: Check Before Lowering](https://pinnatecauto.com/audi-air-suspension-vs-drc-fitment/): Learn how to confirm Audi air suspension versus DRC or steel springs before buying lowering parts. Use build records, hardware checks and exact fitment.
- [C7/C7.5 Audi A6, S6, A7 & S7 Air Suspension Lowering](https://pinnatecauto.com/c7-c75-audi-a6-s6-a7-s7-lowering/): Plan a C7 or C7.5 Audi lowering setup with factory air suspension. Compare options, understand Virtual Link A1 installation and establish a usable baseline.
- [How Low Can You Lower Factory Audi Air Suspension?](https://pinnatecauto.com/how-low-factory-audi-air-suspension/): Understand the difference between a controller offset, adjustment limit and usable driving height before lowering your Audi’s factory air suspension.
- [Does Lowering Air Suspension Affect Ride Quality?](https://pinnatecauto.com/lowering-air-suspension-ride-quality/): Learn how ride height, suspension travel, tires and existing faults affect comfort after lowering factory air suspension, and how to compare changes fairly.

## Pages

- [How Virtual Link works](https://pinnatecauto.com/virtual-link/)
- [Check which Virtual Link fits a vehicle](https://pinnatecauto.com/find-your-vehicle/)
- [Shop](https://pinnatecauto.com/shop/)
- [Installation and app guides](https://pinnatecauto.com/installation-guides/)
- [Software and updates](https://pinnatecauto.com/software-updates/)
- [Frequently asked questions](https://pinnatecauto.com/frequently-asked-questions/)
- [Contact support](https://pinnatecauto.com/support/)
- [About Pinnatec Auto](https://pinnatecauto.com/about/)
- [Shipping policy](https://pinnatecauto.com/shipping-policy/)
- [Refund policy](https://pinnatecauto.com/refund-policy/)
- [Terms of sale and warranty](https://pinnatecauto.com/terms-of-sale/)