I think the long link is something good to try. Its good to experiment.
Some of the best drivers I know hate it, and told me so..but laptimes were better and more consistent for me this way in general. I think it could depend also on other aspects of set up, but mostly driving style. Perhaps might have been done first by Masami, he's pretty quick !
Usually you prefer your own car to someone else's even when they are quicker than you
