"Slammed" the X5

[4.8isX5]

Carljohnson.. Are you the one from my instagram? Lol this is my thread also,

And update befoe i had it slammed but now its completely different.

[CarlJohnson]

Originally Posted by 4.8isX5

Carljohnson.. Are you the one from my instagram? Lol this is my thread also,

And update befoe i had it slammed but now its completely different.

Haha, random yeah. I looked up online and you can buy the interface cable to plug into the obd2 port with a USB but where can I get the software to use with it? Torrent maybe?

[4.8isX5]

Get the whole package and cable, $35, its the romanian seller one, youll have to wait like 2 weeks but thats the one to get.
Incl all software and instructions (which are a MUST if you dont know your way around computers/networking very well) IT is my field so its all basic stuff for me but not others.

[tmv]

Carl, the question is: does your X5 has 2-axle air suspension? Without it, you'd have to go with lowering springs/shocks or coilovers.

[tmv]

You can calibrate ride height with INPA too, but I found DIS to be easier: just answer the question, and enter 707+(however much you want to lower it) for the front and 709+(however much you want to lower it) for the rear.

[Texjr]

So could you do it from inside your car? Like pull up, type in the heights, hit enter and it drops? Or do you have to have the hood open to get to the plug?

[Ricky Bobby]

It plugs into the OBD socket in the drivers footwell, the plug under the hood was for 00 and 01 MY E53's I believe.

[Texjr]

Damn, I have an 01 with only rear bags. I was hoping to change the front to bags and use the compressor to raise - drop the vehicle at will. Could it be done? Would there be lines in the car already or would I have to run them from the boot. Would it be best to speak to a suspension expert and maybe get a bagged system controller installed where I could overrun the self leveling system, and control the bags entirely from a remote?

[4.8isX5]

Get 2 4.8is front struts/bags, run lines for them,

And just get aftermarket autopilot v2 air management,

Simplest option.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by 4.8isX5

Get 2 4.8is front struts/bags, run lines for them,

And just get aftermarket autopilot v2 air management,

Simplest option.

what this guy said. X5SND also has a similar type of setup, OEM BMW front air struts, combined with BMW rear bags, but the height sensors and control system is all aftermarket, as it's most likely not cost effective to retrofit the entire EHCII system in your X.

Definitely talk to a local suspension expert about aftermarket air ride management options, in the states we are huge fans of Autopilot V2 from Air Lift.