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      03-03-2019, 07:55 PM   #133
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Here is my B7 with Ghost Links installed. My mechanic put them in. I was nervous about having to do the measurements without a truly flat place to work. He lowered it 3/4". The pic is in Sport Plus mode. I have snows on which are 285 in the rear and 245 in the front. Really happy with the look. No real change in the ride to me.
It looks pretty good. You can easily lower it more yourself by popping the links out and turn them to shorten/lengthen them. (Front/back)
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      04-09-2019, 03:05 PM   #134
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Today I've been at the BMW dealer and asked about changing the standard predefined height to a lower/higher value, their reply was that officially it cannot be done, but unofficially they've showed me on another 7 seven series how trick the system to do it.

You have to run the height sensor calibration and carry out the standard procedure but when inputting the measurements you add/substract to these the amount of milimeters you want to lower/raise the car. Say you want to increase the standard height of the rear axle by 10mm, so if the rear left wheel measure is 657mm and rear right wheel measure is 652mm you substract 10mm from these and input into the calibration 647mm & 642mm. This will "trick" the sensors to be believe the car is lower and will raise it :smile I haven't tried it yet though

I have the latest ISTA+ and have carried out a height sensor calibration in my M760 which effectively corrects uneven heights between corners. The method described and shown to me by the dealer using the same ISTA+ on a 2017 G11 worked very well and I'll try it out soon on my car
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      05-26-2019, 05:22 PM   #135
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Do the Ghost links come pre adjusted, or come with a guide on how much to adjust them to get the desired ride height ?
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      05-27-2019, 08:36 AM   #136
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Do the Ghost links come pre adjusted, or come with a guide on how much to adjust them to get the desired ride height ?
Ghost links come set to factory height. Comes with easy instructions on how to adjust. If you request, they will pre-adjust links but you will have to fine tune once installed. 👌
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Today I've been at the BMW dealer and asked about changing the standard predefined height to a lower/higher value, their reply was that officially it cannot be done, but unofficially they've showed me on another 7 seven series how trick the system to do it.

You have to run the height sensor calibration and carry out the standard procedure but when inputting the measurements you add/substract to these the amount of milimeters you want to lower/raise the car. Say you want to increase the standard height of the rear axle by 10mm, so if the rear left wheel measure is 657mm and rear right wheel measure is 652mm you substract 10mm from these and input into the calibration 647mm & 642mm. This will "trick" the sensors to be believe the car is lower and will raise it :smile I haven't tried it yet though

I have the latest ISTA+ and have carried out a height sensor calibration in my M760 which effectively corrects uneven heights between corners. The method described and shown to me by the dealer using the same ISTA+ on a 2017 G11 worked very well and I'll try it out soon on my car


I am interested in this. Please report back.
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      08-25-2019, 07:50 PM   #138
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Those who did this themselves how did you get the stock links off? I am having a hard time getting my hand back there and was curious if you took the wheels off? Or lifted the car?
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      02-26-2020, 02:34 AM   #139
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Hey guys, I just lowered my M760i on Ghost links today. Pretty satisfied with the outcome. I'm running 21' Vossen VPS-306. Work was done by Bimmer Clinic in South Amboy, NJ.

Hi. How much you lowered the car???
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it’s actually not too bad. that photo makes it look lower because of the shade over the top part of the tires.

heres a comparison photo of stock-comfort (top), links-comfort (middle), and links-sport (bottom), accompanied by a couple photos i took in the past couple of days.
How much you lowered the car???
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      02-26-2020, 02:47 AM   #141
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Finally lowered mine with over at Ghost Motorsports with their Ghostlinks, I have been driving with them for a few weeks now and no issue at all. I think the car handles better lowered and there is no rubbing at all.
How much you lowered the cur?
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      02-26-2020, 10:19 PM   #142
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Most of these lowered cars look horrible. I can't for the life of me understand why people take a nice car and slam it like it's a low-rider or Civic. This isn't 1995.....most cars, especially the 7's.....do not come with huge gaps in the wheel wells. Just a really bad look. If anything, it looks like the Benz's with the ABC Suspensions that failed a lot back in the 2000's.....it would totally sink the car down.
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Most of these lowered cars look horrible. I can't for the life of me understand why people take a nice car and slam it like it's a low-rider or Civic. This isn't 1995.....most cars, especially the 7's.....do not come with huge gaps in the wheel wells. Just a really bad look. If anything, it looks like the Benz's with the ABC Suspensions that failed a lot back in the 2000's.....it would totally sink the car down.
Have you seen the gap on the G11/12 7? looks like a lifted truck sometimes. In sport mode its perfect to me. In comfort and plus its embarrassing. The links do not slam the car, just close the gap.
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      02-27-2020, 02:18 PM   #144
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That's my point.....you can adjust the suspension to a good gap by changing to sport. Sure, comfort might look a little better lowered....but that will lower it in Sport, too, correct? The Sport setting is too low then. Guess it depends how you drive the car.....I am not saying all lowering looks bad....but a lot of the pics on this thread don't look good lowered. Just my 0.02.
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The car can also be remotely lowerd if someone needs. Just laptop with internet and enet cable needed. In this way you keep 100% Original links in case od warranty claims.
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The car can also be remotely lowerd if someone needs. Just laptop with internet and enet cable needed. In this way you keep 100% Original links in case od warranty claims.
Got instructions?
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The car can also be remotely lowerd if someone needs. Just laptop with internet and enet cable needed. In this way you keep 100% Original links in case od warranty claims.

Hi... Can you elaborate on how this is done? I really want to lower my 7 series and I'm very interested in how to get this done. Feel free to PM me! Thanks
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Hi... Can you elaborate on how this is done? I really want to lower my 7 series and I'm very interested in how to get this done. Feel free to PM me! Thanks
PM sent
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Lowered using Rheingold - custom lowered position for the Sport mode
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In my opinion the car needs spacers! Then the look will change...

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it’s actually not too bad. that photo makes it look lower because of the shade over the top part of the tires.

heres a comparison photo of stock-comfort (top), links-comfort (middle), and links-sport (bottom), accompanied by a couple photos i took in the past couple of days.
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just got my g12 6 hours ago and already looking at lowering options LOL
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just got my g12 6 hours ago and already looking at lowering options LOL
Congrats!

Three options... from $ to $$$

ISTA+ - Lower it through programming. You can do it yourself with the software and knowledge or hire mrgicm and he can do it remotely for you and can adjust heights as needed. Cheapest option.

Ghost Links - Replace existing links with aftermarket and you can adjust your heights with the links. Website is https://www.ghostmotorsports.com/ghost-links

Lowering module - plug and play adapter. There are a few on the market and ship from Europe mostly. This is the more expensive option but has the most features. Website is -
http://loweringmodule.com/cargraphic...resent-g11-12/
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Congrats!

Three options... from $ to $$$

ISTA+ - Lower it through programming. You can do it yourself with the software and knowledge or hire mrgicm and he can do it remotely for you and can adjust heights as needed. Cheapest option.

Ghost Links - Replace existing links with aftermarket and you can adjust your heights with the links. Website is https://www.ghostmotorsports.com/ghost-links

Lowering module - plug and play adapter. There are a few on the market and ship from Europe mostly. This is the more expensive option but has the most features. Website is -
http://loweringmodule.com/cargraphic...resent-g11-12/

Im honestly waiting for my "apporval" period to be over to message him because there are some other coding things i want to look into and he seems like the guy for the job.
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Congrats!

Three options... from $ to $$$

ISTA+ - Lower it through programming. You can do it yourself with the software and knowledge or hire mrgicm and he can do it remotely for you and can adjust heights as needed. Cheapest option.

Ghost Links - Replace existing links with aftermarket and you can adjust your heights with the links. Website is https://www.ghostmotorsports.com/ghost-links

Lowering module - plug and play adapter. There are a few on the market and ship from Europe mostly. This is the more expensive option but has the most features. Website is -
http://loweringmodule.com/cargraphic...resent-g11-12/

Im honestly waiting for my "apporval" period to be over to message him because there are some other coding things i want to look into and he seems like the guy for the job.
I sent you his info to contact him outside of here.
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