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Old 04-01-2009, 06:42 AM
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LOWERING MY X ???????

Hi guys i have a 2001 3.0i x5 does anyone know how to lower the rear suspension i know the front is springs but i believe the rear is air suspension ???? please sdvise, thanks
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Old 04-01-2009, 08:51 AM
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If you have rear air suspension there are two options. Both should void any warranties.
1. purchase the adjustable rear endlinks that fool the computer and you can lower the rear about two inches. cost about 55.00 dollars shipped
2. If you have a cool bmw dealership they can lower the rear using their computer diagnostics system.cost 1hr. labor at dealership

Make sure you have rear air suspension considering that it didn't come on most 3.0's.
If you dont have rear air suspension than you can do a full KW coilover setup for a 2.5" drop. cost 1950 shipped.

definitely need camber kits for the front and rear from kmac. cost 350 front, 312 rear.
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Old 04-01-2009, 09:17 AM
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completely agree with Justin.

I have a 2002 3.0i without any air suspension. i did the KW coilovers. I did not do any camber kits...the front is at spec per my alignement and the rear is about 1.5 deg. more than stck spec.. I am good with that as I do not mind a lil rear neg camber.. The kits that justin mentioned are the ones though if you need them. The best money can buy..Australian company!

This is what you could expect with KW's!!

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team work rich! i wanted to post your pics and you read my mind. thanks!
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Old 04-01-2009, 11:41 AM
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team work rich! i wanted to post your pics and you read my mind. thanks!
No Prob Brother man!

Are you stocking up on the Patron Silver or what??? The clock is ticking!

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