Lowering Links?
 

I see them for the 4.8is, but nothing for the 4.4i.

I'm assuming they would be the same?

I think links are the way to go, no messing with the computer which I keep reading will raise the car to default again anyway.

Does anyone know if the 4.8IS links will fit a 4.4i with the sport package? I like the idea of being able to adjust the links to level the car and lower rather than messing with the computer set up.

For me, using DIS > lowering links.
GL with your choice. If you were closer, I would do it for you no problem.

My buddy has dis, gt1 etc. Links just seem a lot easier.

u should use the software
or modify the mounting brackets as a no-cost alternative

I used inpa and lowered my x5 1-1.5 inches for a year
until I saw uneven wear on the rear and raised it back up and now its back to its normal stiff self, handles like a dream again

Do you have 4 corner air or only rear? If its only rear get the h/r coils for front and they come with rear links.

If its 4 corner use inpa or gt1.

Mine is on all 4 corners.

Then do it software method inpa / gt1.

Gt1 takes longer inpa is like 2 min, and also inpa is easier to setup in terms of computer knowledge.

I roll basically slammed and while the ride is so to say more bounce to it, but settles just as quick which makes it that way, but over bumps is smoother then a hard set of coilovers (comparing from experiance of another suv on 20s and race coils).

If you go say an inch or so lower it looks nicer and the ride actually becomes more "neutral" not as tight and stiff as factory, but not as hard and more bouncy as mine is. Its more smoothed out really.

I've posted these pics before but ill post them again since that thread is probably buried by now - also yours wont look this way unless you run agressive spacers which IMO makes the car look perfect in whichever suspension height.

http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/z...2D93CB2426.jpg

http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/z...A565C597B3.jpg

Whats the procedure for lowering with inpa?

Select e53, chassis, 2 axle air echII.

I believe its F5 or F6 options "activate" then f5 calibration, then f1.

(double check the options i said up top, i havent been in it for a while and may be off on the key numbers)

A box will pop up left rear right rear - here you enter values. say you want to lower 1 inch. You enter 25 and 25, then OK, next box is front, enter the same thing, will drop 25mm all around. 1in=25.4mm but 25 is close enough i dont use decimals in the software.

If youd like to raise it up now, go back to same menu and enter -25 for all.

Don't take this the wrong way, because the look is great, but the reason for the above "neutral" feeling is that your bags are basically aired out when you are more than an inch or so lower, there is such little pressure that's what makes the ride more "neutral" or "shallow".

@Ricky bobby. I have to strongly disagree that they are aired out, my height isnt even aired out- and other guy runs even lower - granted he has aftermarket management but even his arent aired out as well.

The reason for neutral is they arent as stiff as pumped up like factory spec, just more soft little less psi.

Now at my height there is still air in them because there is a HUGE difference between aired out and my height. Aired out i drove it down the road once and the car does like pogo sticking over bumps it just hits hard and is really unsafe. Mine the system is still active and only your head a bottom out noise if you hit a gnarly pothole or bad dip.

Other then that rides smooth, and just more rough like a car would be dropped on coils.

And the reason mine is more bouncy on dips (not bottoming out) is the lower psi in that bag, and also its alot more compressed. Think of it as a rapid progessive coil spring. Smooth driving but then since in essence you are squeezing the bag by car moving down over a dip, it "raises" in a sense psi in the bag cause its getting compressed more, which then causes the tighter and quicker rebound.

Im really trying to be as clear as i can lol, youd have to ride in it to understand what im talking about.

@4.8isX5

Looks like your rear camber is pretty negative. How is the wear on the tires?



Remember.. since it is air suspension, the lower your ride height = lower pressure = reduced spring rate + reduced travel. So try to avoid potholes and speedbumps.

I have my toe dialed out and my camber is about .2 off from getting it into the factory spec range on hunter hawkeye machine. At 78k my rear arms and balljoints have some wear most likely so when i swap those out i can probably get within the factory spec. Although .2 off and how much lower im running isnt too much.

Ill try this on mine tonight... Although i only have rear suspension..

IS there a way to reset it back to stock value? like i feel like mine isnt evenly dialed in currently

Measure bottom of wheel lip to bottom of black fender arch. Should give you an idea of factory so then you can mess with numbers to get it back if you want.

I am most likely going to get coilovers, and will be selling me oem setup once I do that. I will sell the links I made separately.
My 4.4 with links all around:\
http://distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws...0a9e0010_7.jpg
Rear could be adjusted lower.