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UL stock air suspension vs stock suspension

Old 12-22-07, 10:26 AM
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Default UL stock air suspension vs stock suspension

hello all,

Is there anyone who actually drove both UL and a regular LS430 to determine the ride quality(softness) differences?

If so, please tell me/us what difference you felt.

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Old 12-26-07, 10:46 AM
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anyone??????
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I own an 2002 Ultra with an air suspension and have infrequently driven LS 430's with the regular suspension. To be honest, I can't tell any handling or ride difference. My Ultra has been in the shop 3 times for suspension work, under warranty. If I had not had the CPO warranty, I would have been out around $4000.00. Personnally, I will never own another car with an Air suspension.
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I agree with the above, you'll probably never know the difference. A tire change will probably yield more noticeable results.
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We've got the UL and there is a noticeable difference between the regular vs normal setting, and regular vs sport setting.

I can't comment on the Euro Suspension though, never driven one hard.

I think the ability to go from sport to normal is worth the price itself. I've been lucky and have never had issues with my air suspension.

My old X5 though, it did have issues and so does my dads SL. So it's now like I'm a lucky charm
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