Lower an X5

foxx · 08-21-2010, 04:24 PM

Hi all, new to the board. love it!

What's the overall opinion of lowering X5's? I have '09 xDrive 4.8 and I'm seriously considering taking her 1.5-2.0 inches lower, but my dealer said it's a bad idea with X5s, they are meant to stay the way they are, the suspension is very sensitive on those cars (supposedly). I'm not sure if I believe this, I'm under the impression u can easily lower any car, as long u use good shocks, struts and even coilovers, they would be better than the factory ones, right?
I want it just a little lower, I don't really like that high SUV look, esp having a 911 and E46 lowered to a point I can't go down into my garage. I don't want the car to become too stiff though, this one is already pretty stiff as it is, wouldn't want it to be more. Any recommendations out there? maybe an adjustable suspension? anyone?
Thanks all.

BrunoT · 08-21-2010, 04:49 PM

Isn't this essentially what you're wanting?

foxx · 08-21-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brucec32

Isn't this essentially what you're wanting?

are you referring to the picture?

pmeloche · 08-22-2010, 01:30 PM

I think it's the silliest idea ever.

JB991 · 08-22-2010, 03:49 PM

I think it gives it a more aggressive look and personally I like it, especially with a nice wheel setup. You're always gonna sacrifice ride comfort, but if you do it right, you won't give up too much.
I say DO IT! If you care, KW Suspensions makes a coilover kit for your application.

08-21-2010, 04:24 PM	#1
foxx Private 14 Rep 52 Posts Drives: '09 X5 4.8 -'01 330i - '86 911 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Lower an X5 Hi all, new to the board. love it! What's the overall opinion of lowering X5's? I have '09 xDrive 4.8 and I'm seriously considering taking her 1.5-2.0 inches lower, but my dealer said it's a bad idea with X5s, they are meant to stay the way they are, the suspension is very sensitive on those cars (supposedly). I'm not sure if I believe this, I'm under the impression u can easily lower any car, as long u use good shocks, struts and even coilovers, they would be better than the factory ones, right? I want it just a little lower, I don't really like that high SUV look, esp having a 911 and E46 lowered to a point I can't go down into my garage. I don't want the car to become too stiff though, this one is already pretty stiff as it is, wouldn't want it to be more. Any recommendations out there? maybe an adjustable suspension? anyone? Thanks all.
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08-21-2010, 04:49 PM	#2
BrunoT Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2012 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Isn't this essentially what you're wanting? Attached Images
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08-22-2010, 01:30 PM	#4
pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel 24 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada iTrader: (0)	I think it's the silliest idea ever. __________________ Patrice 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Vermillion Red
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JB991 First Lieutenant 24 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 15 Tacoma, 15 Accord, 16 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spring Texas iTrader: (3)	I think it gives it a more aggressive look and personally I like it, especially with a nice wheel setup. You're always gonna sacrifice ride comfort, but if you do it right, you won't give up too much. I say DO IT! If you care, KW Suspensions makes a coilover kit for your application.
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