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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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I am trying to find out what suspension i have, its a 04 coupe with selective magnetic ride control, is it a f45 or the f55?

I just got the Zip lowering kit and i have heard that is not possible to put the longer bolts in without taking off the shocks if you have f55 suspension, is that true?
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As an '04, it has the F55 suspension on it.
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Open the glove box door and look at the lable. It will have all the option codes for the equipment installed on your car.
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Yes you have the F55 setup
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F55 on an 04.
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Is there any issues with swapping out the stock bolts with longer one? Trying to figure out a way to lower the car about half inch more
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Others have lowered their cars with that suspension. Why would you want to lower it? The front spoiler is only 3 inches above the road already. Is it the look or is it a handling issue? If it is handling, change the anti-sway bars and go from there. That will make a huge difference.
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