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Old 03-31-14, 06:29 PM
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Default Air Suspension Lowers @ Highway Speed??
Did I miss something where it said this in the manual?

I got off the highway today and was at a very long light, but enough time to feel my car making slight jerking movements and i saw the car raise a little over an inch.
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Originally Posted by peteybabes
Did I miss something where it said this in the manual?

I got off the highway today and was at a very long light, but enough time to feel my car making slight jerking movements and i saw the car raise a little over an inch.
Yes it lowers it self at around 60-65mph.
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Oops, sorry to distract!

Guess that explains the good MPG as well. . .
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I keep mines in sport mode I think that lower and tighten the suspension and the steering.
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On the contrary, i always ride in "cloud" mode. lol!
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And yes Cjitty I know a controller will lower the car. Lol
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Yes...I believe this is also discussed in the air suspension 101 faq thread
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Originally Posted by peteybabes
On the contrary, i always ride in "cloud" mode. lol!
Love your car, this must be a post for the smokey granite crew.
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Love your car, this must be a post for the smokey granite crew.
Definitely! And same to your beautiful ride.
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