Do you like your lowered x? How did you do it?

[dpgx5]

Ive done mine with the H&R kit.. No complaints, other then I added the Bilstien HD's and its a bit too stiff for city... I am switching back to the stock sport struts.

I love the ride, looks amazing with 20's, stands out from the rest.

It all boils down to what you want. Goodluck!

[TiAgX5]

What alignment #s are you running on your lowered X5s?

[tonggi]

curious if the bilsten shocks that turner sells for $83 each plus the springs that MRBMWX5 installed (B&G) will suffice for lowering the car for the time being?

Then later have the dealer remove the inactive code?

[bigwave2255]

i,m not convinced that lowering an air bag equipped car is a smart idea, that said if you are converting to springs all round it should work.

i dont see how lowering a vehicle would cause drive shaft issues, and all said is a straight forward job.

my concern is that in my case with four wheel coil spring and sport suspension i wouldnt want the ride quality any firmer than it presently is.

when i spoke to a spring shop they reckoned it would be firmer, however im not sure if that is across the board or only in comparison to a non sport ride.

Huntertec when you lowered yours did you notice any major ride quality difference??
was your a sport or non sport equipped car, also now lowered do you have any problems with the 20 inch wheels, especially clearance issues on the back when you have a load in your car or you hit bumps.

my rear tyres are flush with the out side edge of the body work and am concerned that if i lower it i will get rubbing

[huntertec]

Huntertec when you lowered yours did you notice any major ride quality difference??
was your a sport or non sport equipped car, also now lowered do you have any problems with the 20 inch wheels, especially clearance issues on the back when you have a load in your car or you hit bumps.

my rear tyres are flush with the out side edge of the body work and am concerned that if i lower it i will get rubbing

I noticed a very slight firmer ride , as I mentioned though my only regret with the excercise was I should have gone lower at least 40mm front and 50mm rear, mine sits high at the back with no spare etc ( runflats ) which I hate no end worst thing is I don't do enough Ks to wear them down to justify throwing them although I'm considering it. Mine was nonsport originally, no problems with 20'' wheels with clearence and I'm running 11'' on the rear. Main issue is your camber setting fr/re when its lowered, hope this helps.

[X5SND]

Converted mine to an air suspension setup. Its maybe an inch lower than the factory 4.8is height. Definitely not the economical option, in my opinion worth every penny!

[TQ2K]

Eibach springs up front and rear air suspension lowered via DIS by the dealer...

[m5james]

Originally Posted by TQ2K

Eibach springs up front and rear air suspension lowered via DIS by the dealer...

I have the laptop to do that, but I worry the wheels turning outwards more than they are already. Did you have an alignment done afterwards then? I'm honestly not sure what benefits are of lowering links vs just programming the car to sit lower.

[Denis0331]

If u lower your x5 too much it will look like a weird version of a station waggon..but its just my opinion. And 20" rims don't look that much different from 18" that you got already. I tried it and was very disappointed and surprised. and if u want 22" then u can ask guys around here about all the problems that it might create....my 2cents

[BlackMamba]

Lowering may have cambering problems? Uneven tire wearout?