SLS Air Springs 525it Sport package.

[StephenVA]

I certainly checked out the Suncore link... $125 for both, is still dirt cheap, just as cheap as the Amazon bags and still bags that, IMO and knowing the E39 scene/cars as I do (even though I’m over here in Blighty where apparently our BMW market is massively different...), the bags are cheap, probably shit and will probably fail, quickly...

But, as Snotty said, hopefully you’ll have a freak of nature moment and they’ll work out for you and last another 100k miles...

If/when they don’t, maybe then you’ll realise that buying cheap/buying twice is a crap way to do it and listen to the sound advice offered on here...

Yours truly

Dan (from the land of the fucked up, weird BMW market)

You mean you guy have cars over there that are like ours but just the steering wheel location is different? Who Knew?

[rickadootrd]

Maybe I'm just jealous of the Model variants and Exterior/Interior combos across the pond, and also the fact that I have a hard time converting pounds to USD off the top of my head lol... There.. I said it.
I'll let you know how these air springs compare to Arnott.. I ordered both to inspect and compare quality/ craftsmanship in hand, prior to me installing.
One set will be returned.

[StephenVA]

They got to order every option as a stand alone while here in the US BMWNA ordered everything as "packages".

[danb1979]

A good, in-depth write up/research into the Arnott bags here FYI:

https://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/14166...r-sls-airbags/

[wagons ho]

Better information here. Page 3. I like how other forums link to things here on B.F. Why even go to other forums.
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...airbags!/page3

[StephenVA]

Great to re-read these postings. Arnott is the only way to go. Anything else is a price driven decision not a logical replacement part.
thanks for providing the link

[CPHES]

You may want to read the other thread we have going about the issues with Arnott bags.....

[StephenVA]

Been there all along the way. Waiting for the final machining solution

[rickadootrd]

104186526_10157556801461094_1243526060252765870_o.jpg81995366_10157556801321094_6996342426239793122_o.jpg104216144_10157556801171094_445689801483851807_o.jpg Man, I really came off as a jerk on this thread early on... Sorry. Sometimes I don't even realize it lol...
Anyhow I finally installed my Air springs today!!! The leaky one was BMW branded O.E., and the pass side was Bilstein.

[Mike WW]

The bags on our first touring were going strong when I sold it at 253K, the current one with 165K is just fine too. Not sure if I won the bag lottery or if a few people have terrible luck, I just hope I never have to troubleshoot or replace them.

[BimmrMeUpSnotty]

I actually choose my used wagons to not have airbags before I buy them. Jesus Rickypoo, forgot your started this semi train wreck. So..... which bags did you finally mount on that sumb!tch?

[rickadootrd]

I actually choose my used wagons to not have airbags before I buy them. Jesus Rickypoo, forgot your started this semi train wreck. So..... which bags did you finally mount on that sumb!tch?

HA! Right!? Went with Arnott, and sent the shit industries back... Continental Bladders, can't go wrong. The comparison was embarrasin'...

[BimmrMeUpSnotty]

HA! Right!? Went with Arnott, and sent the shit industries back... Continental Bladders, can't go wrong. The comparison was embarrasin'...

Good, now you owe each of us a beer!

[rickadootrd]

Good, now you owe each of us a beer!

Deal! lol, and some shots...