Chris,

Sorry haven't responded yet. I was waiting to see what Justin could find out from weasel and killcrap. Since you seem to have some helpful info. on this can you post the link which has the necessary info. you mentioned?

I use DIS v43 so maybe that's an old enough version.

- Jose

Here it is Jose-It's the 2nd to last post.

BMW X5 • View topic - Suspension conversion, self-levelling -> steel spring.

If you can figure this out, please let me know. If I can't find anyone closer to do this, it may warrant a long road trip to your area.

That's the stuff

Thanks. Justin and I will give it a go this weekend. Justin received additional info. and we have reason to believe its actually less complicated than that post. Wish us luck! :thumbup:

I'm rooting for you guys! Please share any useful findings!

Chris

I think your version will be good. I talked to a shop in St. Louis and he said you need a GT1 computer with version 44 or older in order to get it to work.

I'm about 98% sure my indy can do this, especially with the info listed. PM me if interested.

Hi Chris... I have problems with the air suspension leaking and my local dealer told me they can replace the bags but that they will eventually go bad. They say it is not a matter of if, but when they will go bad. So, I am strongly considering coilovers but I don't really want to lower the vehicle. How did yours affect the ride height? Did you put the KW COs? Do you have any pics? Sorry for the temporary hijack and thanks for any info.

I strongly recommend that you replace with coil springs also. I simply ordered OEM BMW coil springs made for the X5 3.0. Also, you need to order upper and lower springs pads, and the adapter for the upper spring pad. That's it. Total parts cost me about $400 after taxes. The ride height is exactly the same as stock, just as I wanted it. If you decide to lower, probably your costs would go up.

I was unable to replace the springs myself (I tried, and wasted 5 hours of my time)-I spent $205 at a local import shop and it was money WELL SPENT.

Even if you can't get rid of the Self Leveling Susp. Inactive warning, it's still worth it to do the Coils. No more worries about the useless air spring system! We will certainly report our findings if we can successfully get rid of this warning message.

No pics at the moment, but I can try and get to that by the weekend.

Chris

Not sure if it helps but my Indy got ride of the "Self_Level Susp. Inactive" error for good. He will be able to get ride of it for sure.

PM me for details if your interested, he is located in Brooklyn, NY.