My new White X5 40d Sports

mmmmQuattro · 10-02-2012, 12:16 AM

Hey Joe, did you end up lowering?
If so, where did you get the springs from?

I have a 7 seater and was wondering if many have done it in Australia.

Ninjaoz · 10-02-2012, 01:01 AM

all X5 7 seaters come with electronic air suspensions as standard, doubt you'd be able to lower it.

info@trinityautosport · 10-02-2012, 12:23 PM

looks good =)

335i_4D · 10-02-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaoz

all X5 7 seaters come with electronic air suspensions as standard, doubt you'd be able to lower it.

No problem.
You only need to use an adjustable linkage that trick the system into thinking it's at the right height.

For the Self Leveling Suspension (SLS), you only need shorter front springs, and a tricked-out adjusting back linkage.

Just do a

on the forum.

Joe S · 10-10-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by altordiesel

Where did u purchase the matte blk x5 emblem

I sprayed the X5 Emblem myself with a high quality matte black spray can

Joe S · 10-10-2012, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjaoz

all X5 7 seaters come with electronic air suspensions as standard, doubt you'd be able to lower it.

You can adjust the rear suspension via a computer adjustment, you trick the suspension that a lower setting is the normal height. Good for about 50-60mm lower. Northern BM Melbourne did it for me - experts in BMW racing. Also I got new front springs..

Joe S · 02-11-2013, 12:59 AM

Thanks All!!

black1 · 02-11-2013, 06:20 AM

looks wicked with the black and white wheels and roof look nice

Aquariu///M · 02-11-2013, 08:49 PM

Any pics of it lowered

Joe S · 02-12-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dukeM3

Any pics of it lowered

I must give it a good wash first before I take some more photos!

Die Wolfe · 02-16-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe S

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjaoz

all X5 7 seaters come with electronic air suspensions as standard, doubt you'd be able to lower it.

You can adjust the rear suspension via a computer adjustment, you trick the suspension that a lower setting is the normal height. Good for about 50-60mm lower. Northern BM Melbourne did it for me - experts in BMW racing. Also I got new front springs..

Do you know if X5M suspension can be adjusted?

Joe S · 02-17-2013, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Die Wolfe

Do you know if X5M suspension can be adjusted?

Only if it has a self levelling suspension

Joe S · 03-11-2013, 04:52 PM

Finally taken a picture of my X5 Lowered! not too aggressive as I do not want to get hassled by the very strict police in Melbourne Australia.

Deepson92 · 04-17-2013, 06:43 PM

sits flush

P1 · 04-20-2013, 04:39 PM

Australian police will ticket you if you have lowered your car?

Joe S · 06-02-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Australian police will ticket you if you have lowered your car?

No not if it is higher than the legal limit and they are proper lowered springs (not cut)

Sedan_Clan · 06-10-2013, 02:29 AM

Good job on the spray job. I'm looking for matte black emblems for the doors too.

gajidy · 06-11-2013, 02:43 AM

Great planning! Looks awesome!

Joe S · 02-05-2014, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gajidy

Great planning! Looks awesome!

thanks!

Joe S · 02-18-2014, 04:19 PM

New Front Spoiler and back spoiler/diffuser

Singh97 · 03-12-2014, 10:08 PM

Any pictures of straight front and rear?

Andrew@SW · 03-18-2014, 02:18 PM

Welcome and you have a nice ride there!

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