"Lowered" the 4.8is
 

Had a local indy recalibrate the ride height today. Process went smoothly and they helped me by setting up some other options as well.

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:
http://www.nom3rcy.com/X5/low-032910-1.jpg
http://www.nom3rcy.com/X5/low-032910-2.jpg

Entry Mode
http://www.nom3rcy.com/X5/low-032910-6.jpg

Normal mode (ride height)
http://www.nom3rcy.com/X5/low-032910-7.jpg

"Off Road" Mode
http://www.nom3rcy.com/X5/low-032910-8.jpg

Love the UFO flying low.
Top it off with the ACS rep/oe roof spoiler and delete the rear wiper..... You be all set.

I am considering removing the rear wiper - is there a plug for it available from BMW?

Chalk this one up to the looks over function debate...looks great :thumbup: ...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 :D

Or an E53 with KW coilovers and an M5 V10 with SMG :)

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.

How many mm did he lower normal ride height?

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.

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.

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.

Haha thanks!

I think the iPhone lens adds a bit of a fish eye effect towards the edge of the frame :D