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05-21-2005, 11:05 PM
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E46 M3 Praxis Advanced Air Suspension
Praxis Air Suspension is part of my M3 motor project, but I figured some of the M3 guys would wanna see the kit and how it compares with coils...
First off...I'm pretty amazed with the packaging...its very well put together and it seems they spent a good amount on the instructions...So the kit comes in two boxes...the top and smaller one is for the front struts only...the bottom and bigger one is for the rest of the kit...including the brains and the rears...  The non-M E46 kit was released a few months ago and has very few differences with the M3 kit...most of the difference is in the front shock tower mount...the rear's are pretty similar...  Here's the front air shock assembly...    Here's a video squeezing the air spring... http://e46.mit.edu/images/2005-05-21...n/MVI_1659.avi |
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05-21-2005, 11:05 PM
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Ok on to the big box...actually there are two boxes in the big box...the first one includes the compressor...valves...height sensors...control unit...and remote control...
    In the 2nd half of the box...it contains the rear shocks and springs...  Rear springs...    Video of squeezing the rear springs... http://e46.mit.edu/images/2005-05-21...n/MVI_1668.avi
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05-21-2005, 11:05 PM
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Rear Shocks...
   The wiring harness and some air tubes...  Sway bar linkages...  Random bolts...levers...manual...  Spent most of the day cleaning up the garage...Even had a mini vacuum cleaner DIY...=p   Cleaned up my spare tire area...  More to come later =) |
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05-21-2005, 11:18 PM
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wow ure gonna be riding on bags. thats freakin cooool!!!!!
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05-21-2005, 11:59 PM
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Guess your mom made you clean the garage huh?
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05-22-2005, 12:02 AM
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Wants to be Orange
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That's awesome! I can't wait. Keep on doing what you do!
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05-22-2005, 12:47 AM
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Rolling on Dubs. Got Boost?
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George, Praxis is cool and $$$$. I looked into this a while back. Hit me up on AIM ok.
Charlie
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05-22-2005, 01:49 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Oak Park, S.Cali/UCIrvine
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My Ride: E46[Retired], 2.0T
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damn,
that suspension looks sick. is it height adjustable? or just dampening. |
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05-22-2005, 02:01 AM
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actually i don't know..i think its both...
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05-22-2005, 02:03 AM
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A bimmer chick moderator :)
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deng baller
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05-22-2005, 02:09 AM
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No Show, No Go
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Oak Park, S.Cali/UCIrvine
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My Ride: E46[Retired], 2.0T
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damn, any idea how low it can go.
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05-22-2005, 02:52 AM
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I know all about that...
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Awesome, can't wait to see the updates on this! Are you going to do any more exterior mods once the engine and suspension work is done?
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05-22-2005, 08:25 AM
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Rolling on Dubs. Got Boost?
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www.praxissystems.com "Praxis allows the driver to select the height, spring-rate, and damping for whatever driving adventure lies ahead. There are no coil springs to change or spanners to carry, because the spring-rate and ride-height are controlled by air. It’s as easy as touching a button and turning a knob. Select one of three programmed ride-heights and spring-rates with a simple push of a cockpit mounted button. Then adjust damping by turning the adjuster that is conveniently located on each strut unit … you control the level of performance."
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05-22-2005, 08:38 AM
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Your project continues to amaze me
  
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05-22-2005, 10:31 AM
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Dude, the Praxis suspension is just so cool!
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05-22-2005, 11:52 AM
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05-22-2005, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Somewhere in the San Fernando Valley
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My Ride: Estoril eta and ZCP
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wow, maybe i should rethink my suspension setup
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05-23-2005, 02:14 AM
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Yes...I do think I hate you
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05-23-2005, 02:18 AM
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Yes...I do think I hate you
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The Best Motoring drivers tried the Subaru WRX Praxis system on one of their shows, they weren't very impressed with the handling of however it was setup.
I wonder what kinda life expectancy this system has...a lot of money for the kit.
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05-23-2005, 02:23 AM
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www.dpe-wheels.com
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very nice george ... everyone is eagerly awaiting the completion of this project. glad dpe has been your choice for this project as well as your daily driver.
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