Airbag Suspension on Cayenne S ?
02-19-2007, 10:16 PM
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Airbag Suspension on Cayenne S ?
I'm considering buying a CS to be used for towing about 8 times/year. My driveway requires that I lift the trailer tongue a few inches just to clear it, then of course I need to bring it back down to level for towing.
I currently use an F250 with air bags to accomplish this task.
If similar air bags exist for the CS, I'd like to retire the F250.
I'd rather not pay the extra for the PASM, which I understand would accomplish this.
Thoughts?
I currently use an F250 with air bags to accomplish this task.
If similar air bags exist for the CS, I'd like to retire the F250.
I'd rather not pay the extra for the PASM, which I understand would accomplish this.
Thoughts?
02-19-2007, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SterlingE
I'm considering buying a CS to be used for towing about 8 times/year. My driveway requires that I lift the trailer tongue a few inches just to clear it, then of course I need to bring it back down to level for towing.I currently use an F250 with air bags to accomplish this task.
If similar air bags exist for the CS, I'd like to retire the F250. I'd rather not pay the extra for the PASM, which I understand would accomplish this. Thoughts?
If similar air bags exist for the CS, I'd like to retire the F250. I'd rather not pay the extra for the PASM, which I understand would accomplish this. Thoughts?
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, F250 virtues as explained by LTC!!!
02-20-2007, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SterlingE
I'll take that as a no, there are no air bags or similar rear lift type suspension systems for the Cayenne. Bummer.
Normal level
The ground clearance at normal level is around
8.5 in or 217 mm.
Terrain level
This setting is intended for off-road driving, field
paths and forest paths, etc.
The vehicle is raised by around 1 in or 26 mm.
compared to normal level.
Terrain level can be selected only manually at
speeds below around 50 mph (80 km/h).
The car is automatically lowered to normal level at
speeds exeeding around 50 mph (80 km/h).
The car is automatically raised to terrain level
when Low Range is activated.
Special terrain level
This setting is intended only for extremely challenging
terrain requiring maximum ground clearance.
The vehicle is raised by 2.2 in or 56 mm
compared to normal level.
The warning light in the instrument panel comes
on when the special terrain level has been
reached.
Special terrain level can be selected only at
speeds below around 19 mph (30 km/h).
The car is automatically lowered to terrain level at
speeds exeeding around 19 mph (30 km/h).
Low level
This level is intended for high-speed driving. Above
speeds of around 78 mph (125 km/h), the car is
lowered by around 1 in or 27 mm compared to
normal level.
When the speed drops to below around 25 mph
(40 km/h), the car is automatically raised to normal
level.
Special low level
At extremely high speeds, for example when operated
on a race track, the car is lowered 0.4 in or
11 mm compared to the low level.
So, from the normal height of 8.5" you can raise the Cayenne to 10.7" using the air suspension.
Phil
