Airride lowering Q
04-15-2007 | 08:24 AM
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Airride lowering Q
As a new Cayenne S owner (coming from Carrera 2 / 996) I would like to hear cost effective options on the Cayenne S Airride lowering?
I would like to have user comments and opinions.
Thanks!
I would like to have user comments and opinions.
Thanks!
04-15-2007 | 06:39 PM
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MUST HAVE PORSCHE OEM OPTION...
Not for the lowering or the looks - but for the comfort and increased stability at speed - increased clearance when off road, etc.
Worth every penny!
Not for the lowering or the looks - but for the comfort and increased stability at speed - increased clearance when off road, etc.
Worth every penny!
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04-28-2007 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 99firehawk
anybody with a piwis can lower the car witout a black box, just dont count on the dealer doing it for you
I'm not foolish enough to think this is true, but I understand the liabilities and headaches with PCNA/PAG they want to avoid
I'm actually working on a DIY for this. It's in concept phase right now, but I plan on modifying the linkage that connects the control arm to the ride height sensor. If you lengthen it, the sensor will think the car is too high and automatically lower the car to the factory settings. This way, you redefine what the "normal" ride height is.
I hear there is a company that sells a kit that does this. I also hear it sells for $250......... I think this could be done as a DIY for about $20, a few beers and an afternoon.
Tolerances and symmetrical settings will be challengings to ensure the car sits right.
I hope to put some effort into this project this weekend. I'll document and write it up.
04-28-2007 | 11:48 AM
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i dont know that that would be such a good idea, its a novel idea but changint the geometry could affect handeling.
the values are not locked they have to be programed manually evrytime its serviced. IF you can find an indy with a piwis you could get hooked up.
The other option would be a resistor inline from the sensors to knock down the height signal, buit that would take some practice and trial and error to get the car even
the values are not locked they have to be programed manually evrytime its serviced. IF you can find an indy with a piwis you could get hooked up.
The other option would be a resistor inline from the sensors to knock down the height signal, buit that would take some practice and trial and error to get the car even
04-28-2007 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott C
Yep, I was told the settings are "locked" so no changing them in PIWIS.
I'm not foolish enough to think this is true, but I understand the liabilities and headaches with PCNA/PAG they want to avoid
I'm actually working on a DIY for this. It's in concept phase right now, but I plan on modifying the linkage that connects the control arm to the ride height sensor. If you lengthen it, the sensor will think the car is too high and automatically lower the car to the factory settings. This way, you redefine what the "normal" ride height is.
I hear there is a company that sells a kit that does this. I also hear it sells for $250......... I think this could be done as a DIY for about $20, a few beers and an afternoon.
Tolerances and symmetrical settings will be challengings to ensure the car sits right.
I hope to put some effort into this project this weekend. I'll document and write it up.
I'm not foolish enough to think this is true, but I understand the liabilities and headaches with PCNA/PAG they want to avoid
I'm actually working on a DIY for this. It's in concept phase right now, but I plan on modifying the linkage that connects the control arm to the ride height sensor. If you lengthen it, the sensor will think the car is too high and automatically lower the car to the factory settings. This way, you redefine what the "normal" ride height is.
I hear there is a company that sells a kit that does this. I also hear it sells for $250......... I think this could be done as a DIY for about $20, a few beers and an afternoon.
Tolerances and symmetrical settings will be challengings to ensure the car sits right.
I hope to put some effort into this project this weekend. I'll document and write it up.
hey Scott - do you have any pics posted of your car? from your avitar it looks like you modified the stock silver coverage? - it looks really good!
