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03-29-2010, 11:07 PM
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"Lowered" the 4.8is
I wanted to go with a decent drop but not too extreme - didn't want to risk bottoming out the suspension, rubbing, or causing unnecessary wear. After driving it the vehicle does feel a little 'flat' - not tight as a drum like before, and it does lean a bit more as well. Effectively a lower spring rate due to the lower psi in the system. Honestly not sure if I like the result, even though it does look really good. I'll have to put some more miles on it to decide. So on to the pics - here it is at ride height:   Entry Mode  Normal mode (ride height)  "Off Road" Mode 
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03-29-2010, 11:31 PM
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I am considering removing the rear wiper - is there a plug for it available from BMW?
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03-29-2010, 11:36 PM
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Chalk this one up to the looks over function debate...looks great
 ...and i'm not a fan of the rear wiper delete.o/t...my ideal bmw sav would have to be the E53 4.8iS fitted with the ///M engine/trany 
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03-29-2010, 11:50 PM
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 I think I'll be reverting to regular ride height - entry mode is low enough at factory settings to look good cruising - I just wish it stayed that low up to about 40mph instead of 25. I suppose the InTrax module would be the way to go, but at $900 it is just not worth it. Would rather wait and get coilovers some day.
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03-30-2010, 12:43 AM
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I didn't actually measure it but I would say about 1" lower than stock ride height.
It is about the same as the lowest setting from the factory.
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03-30-2010, 12:47 AM
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Suspension lowering has been a difficult journey lasting two years for myself already. Should get it tweeked right in may. Looks real nice in all black sitting low.
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03-30-2010, 12:59 AM
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Damn you, that looks awesome!
Now I wont be able to resist spending money on lowering mine. For some reason in the first two pics the X5 looks really long and mafioso. I like it.
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03-30-2010, 01:55 AM
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I think the iPhone lens adds a bit of a fish eye effect towards the edge of the frame
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