Quote:
Originally Posted by TiAgX5
Quote:
Originally Posted by 525iT_Feen
.....The ride comfort argument isn't even an argument you definitely give up some comfort.....
|
????? Ride comfort has absolutly NOTHING to do with ride height, this has become the accepted "fact" about lowering a vehicle due to most lowered cars are running stiffer springs and firmer shock setting then OE.
The KW var3 coilovers have a slightly stiffer spring rate when compared to the OE air bags. The shocks "high speed" damping is not adjustable and is very similar to a good Bilstein upgrade shock, the "low speed" setting is adjustable.
Most of those who lower go for the high spring rates and stiff "high speed" and "low speed" shock setting thinking this is what makes for better handling when all they are doing is destroying the ride and decreasing control on most public roads that are anything less then perfect.
It's possible to lower a high vehicle and IMPROVE ride comfort and suspension compliance, just install softer springs and shocks with milder valving. This fact "flies in the face" of the "Fast N Furious" boy races who do almost ALL vehicle lowering and think STIFFER = BETTER!!!!!!! |
You lost me there bud. I think we're saying the same thing? What i'm saying is with the AIR equipped x5s going to low severely deteriorates ride quality because the shocks AREN'T valved correctly for lowering the vehicle and the bags have too little pressure which creates excessive bounce from the rear.
With a coilover - the lower you go that stiffer it gets. In the case of the x5 I've found that that theory works for the front shocks but the rear bags being separate prevent the car from actually getting stiffer. Instead you just abuse the stock shocks and bag. I will lower my x5 just less then I have now.
I was saying that I WASN'T arguing that point. I love the way it looks and hate the way it rides. Sucks.