Changing ride height on the fly

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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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Changing ride height on the fly

What aftermarket systems out there would I need to get if I wanted to lower my car, but be able to change the height of the car whenever I want. What I mean is that I want a system which would allow me to change the ride height while sitting in the car, something like what the new Lexus RX 330 has. I hear that air suspension would accomplish this, but is there anything else? Any positive or negative with the air suspension? And lastly, how much?

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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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There is a system like that in the MB S-class...
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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i've seen something like this last year from a magazine when i was in hong kong, i think tein makes them, and all you do is push a button for the front or back, then the car will lower itself.
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 01:58 AM
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Bags would be able to do it.
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 02:43 AM
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 05:07 PM
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any websites that I can visit to see?

Thanks
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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Originally posted by Alien
There is a system like that in the MB S-class...
i think its called "ABC" active body control....suspension lowers to become more aerodynamic at certain higher speeds...
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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how mcuh?
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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i'm looking for a system that will allow me to drop about 1.5-1.75 inch, but also allow me to go back to stock when i need to, ie like when you go over speed bumps
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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Click this for one option

These look awesome, but a bit spendy.
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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www.canoverair.com

they have an application specific to the TL. can come out to be VERY expensive though.
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