Reasons to Be Cheerful, Part One

by Robert Farago

Published: January 24th, 2009

“The front suspension is operated by a wireless remote control unit by the driver. It enables the car’s front suspension to rise by 55mm enabling it to negotiate obstacles such as car park ramps, speed humps, high kerbs etc. without expensive damage to the front spoiler or underside of the car. If the driver forgets to cancel the system and lower the suspension after he has negotiated the offending obstacle, the “Airlift Suspension” will automatically lower the car back down to normal ride height once it has reached a speed of 50 km/h.”

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Mcs on Jan 24, 2009

I have Bilstein PSS suspension and it would be nice to be able crank the car higher without having to get out the wrench. However, this system would have to be as good as PSS before I'd go for it.

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Ricky Spanish on Jan 26, 2009

or you could just "make do" with a regular, daily driving friendly 911.

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