04-20-2022, 01:10 AM | #1 |
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Rear Airbags Failed. I Actually Like The Look! Want H&R & Links
So my wife had stated that while she was driving (fortunately not far from home) our xDrive50i began imitating a Low Rider, and began bouncing up and down in the rear. Once she arrived home, parked in the garage abs turned off the car, it was sitting considerably lower out back. I came outside and the pics below is what I saw. As I said, looks good IMO. And I've considered it. This allows me to go for it.
Ironically, I've been contemplating lowering it using H&R and Links. I'd like to get some feedback and input from owners here who have performed this? What exactly do I need (parts for front and rear)? Where to get them? Approximate cost from a indy shop? Thanks in advance, Marcus |
04-20-2022, 07:03 AM | #2 |
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Ride quality will be affected quite a bit, and passengers likely won't appreciate it as much as you will.
I run H&R VTF kit, (from Ben RGSport) and it's definitely not as comfy of a ride as when stock. I'm pretty low with it, didn't want the raked look, set mine with more level front to back. So not much room left for the bags to move. I really like the VTF 90% of the time. Great for long distance trips too. However, on bad roads it will let you know... (there is a section of 635 in Irving, where the road dips and suspension about bottoms out if driving fast). If I had to redo, I would likely have waited for a deal on the KW3's instead of going with the VTF. When it comes to pricing, it's been too long, can't remember cost anymore. |
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I will definitely take it into consideration. I would also appreciate others input here who I know have lowered their cars... |
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04-20-2022, 11:41 AM | #4 |
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I don't have rear air so I have BC Racing coilovers. But I do have a local friend who also has a VTF kit on his f15 and he just bought KW's because of the harsh ride.
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I've always felt this car with all of this power and performance, sits entirely too high. |
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