Rear Air Suspension: OEM vs Arnott

F15.IDN · 07-29-2022, 01:58 AM

Guys, need review of Arnott rear air suspension in term of comfort.
Are there any different in ride quality if we compare with the OEM?
Thank You Guys

F15_SGM · 07-29-2022, 02:03 AM

I don't believe there was any change in comfort feeling. Others can give their own opinion as I would like to know as well. I also forgot how OEM felt since the car is extremely bumpy when the bags are damaged anyway.

5tony · 07-29-2022, 06:50 AM

If there's any difference, I didn't notice it.

Maverik259 · 07-29-2022, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by F15.IDN

Guys, need review of Arnott rear air suspension in term of comfort.
Are there any different in ride quality if we compare with the OEM?
Thank You Guys

Nope. Cheaper. Last longer. Period.

tlow98 · 07-29-2022, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

Nope. Cheaper. Last longer. Period.

My experience as well. Air springs are not like typical springs at all.

ithatel · 07-29-2022, 11:36 PM

Just installed the Arnott.
They are fine.
I believe they are the US Distributor for the European OEM air spring provider.

F15_SGM · 07-30-2022, 01:39 AM

Also, Continental, the tire brand is the one that manufactures the rubber used in the Arnott bag.

Carpe_Diem_14 · 08-01-2022, 03:58 AM

I bought my car with Arnott rear air springs already installed (so cannot compare). I find the car bumpy, but I cannot know if it is the same feeling with oem bags as well.

tlow98 · 08-03-2022, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Carpe_Diem_14

I bought my car with Arnott rear air springs already installed (so cannot compare). I find the car bumpy, but I cannot know if it is the same feeling with oem bags as well.

“Bumpy” is a description that applies to shocks and not springs when considering stock replacements. The air is the spring in this case and I’m assuming the air is of the same quality.

I’d look into your shocks. Mileage?

acmurda · 04-29-2023, 05:04 PM

Is it the same Arnott part # for F85 ? Can someone confirm?

shimmy23 · 04-29-2023, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by acmurda

Is it the same Arnott part # for F85 ? Can someone confirm?

from what i've read it is

tlow98 · 04-30-2023, 03:00 AM

Arbor has worked on my car for 40k miles just great. Way cheaper than OE and a known reliable part. Air springs vary their resistance with pressure, not spring material. It’s the same as OE ride.

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F15.IDN Registered 13 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW F15 X35i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Rear Air Suspension: OEM vs Arnott Guys, need review of Arnott rear air suspension in term of comfort. Are there any different in ride quality if we compare with the OEM? Thank You Guys
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F15_SGM Insta~ f10_sapphire 158 Rep 412 Posts Drives: BLACK 2015 528I Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: N/a iTrader: (0)	I don't believe there was any change in comfort feeling. Others can give their own opinion as I would like to know as well. I also forgot how OEM felt since the car is extremely bumpy when the bags are damaged anyway. __________________ Insta ~ f10_shapphire
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5tony Lieutenant 147 Rep 500 Posts Drives: '21 M5/'15 X5 35i/'88 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	If there's any difference, I didn't notice it. __________________
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ithatel Private First Class 17 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 xdrive diesel. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sun City West, AZ iTrader: (2)	Just installed the Arnott. They are fine. I believe they are the US Distributor for the European OEM air spring provider.
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F15_SGM Insta~ f10_sapphire 158 Rep 412 Posts Drives: BLACK 2015 528I Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: N/a iTrader: (0)	Also, Continental, the tire brand is the one that manufactures the rubber used in the Arnott bag. __________________ Insta ~ f10_shapphire
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Carpe_Diem_14 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: X5 F15, 2014 40d Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Cyprus iTrader: (0)	I bought my car with Arnott rear air springs already installed (so cannot compare). I find the car bumpy, but I cannot know if it is the same feeling with oem bags as well.
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acmurda Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 08 e92 m3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vancouver British Columbia iTrader: (0)	Is it the same Arnott part # for F85 ? Can someone confirm?
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tlow98 Major General 2188 Rep 5,002 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Arbor has worked on my car for 40k miles just great. Way cheaper than OE and a known reliable part. Air springs vary their resistance with pressure, not spring material. It’s the same as OE ride.
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