I ordered my Model S with the air suspension, a big part was so that I can lower it without altering the suspension. Do you know if it is possible to keep it in the low position, or will it automatically raise back up when you slow down or leave the car? I hope you are at least able to keep it "low" when the car is parked.
Low is default. I have actually found raising it when parked makes it much easier to get in and out of. Once you start to drive, it will drop down automatically.
No, standard is the default. The car will automatically change from standard to low at 55mph, and from low to standard at 50mph. I haven't tried changing to it manually at slower speeds.
jat is correct-standard is the default.
It changes from Standard to Low when you pass 65MPH. It changes back to Standard a couple seconds after you drop back below 65MPH.
Has anyone tried manually setting it at low and seeing if it will stay there?
@dniemi. Yes, and no.
I don't have my car yet, but based on my understanding of the user guide, if you want to keep the car in low while parked, you should be able to set it and then hit the JACK mode to lock the suspension. However, once you start driving (above 4.5mph IIRC) the JACK mode will automatically kick off. So, yes, it should be possible to keep it in low - while parked.
This is exactly why I was asked to do a suspension lowering module for the MB and VAG cars. The device added lowering at zero speed for the look people were trying to achieve then would return to stock as the car pulled away (sniffed CAN for wheel speed). I think I did a post here or at TMC regarding the need for a suspension module. I suspect the MB one will work on MS.
That would be nice. I'm sure there are others that like the look of the low position.
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