Air Lift Performance BMW 1 Series E8x Air Suspension (Air Ride) Kit - Manual Paddle Valve Management - E81 E82 E87 E88 2004-2014 - Complete Bag Kit Front & Rear, Adjustable Air Struts Lowering - P/N 78010

Bagged suspension upgrade for BMW 1 Series E8x - manual paddle management - Part No. 78010

Transform your E8x with a premium air suspension package from Air Lift Performance. This manual paddle valve setup gives you on-demand ride height control and seriously improved handling, while keeping day-to-day comfort. It is the perfect choice for stance, show and spirited road use. We have fitted this setup in-house and customer feedback has been outstanding for reliability, ride quality and the ease of dialling in the look you want.

Vehicle compatibility

• BMW 1 Series E81 2-door hatchback - 2007 to 2011
• BMW 1 Series E82 coupé - 2007 to 2013
• BMW 1 Series E87 5-door hatchback - 2004 to 2011
• BMW 1 Series E88 convertible - 2007 to 2014
• Excludes 1M

What you get in the box

• Complete manual paddle valve air management system - P/N 27666
• Front air-over-strut kit - P/N 78510
• Rear air-over-shock kit - P/N 78610
• All hardware and lines with push-to-connect fittings in 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch sizes
• Detailed fitting guide

Front assembly highlights - P/N 78510

• Air-over performance struts with 30-way damping adjustment
• Adjustable red anodised aluminium camber top mounts
• Braided stainless leader hoses with robust PTC connections
• Ride height spanners and external damping adjuster knobs included
• Black chromed strut bodies and powder-coated lower mounts

Rear assembly highlights - P/N 78610

• Air-over performance shocks with 30-way damping adjustment
• Red anodised aluminium upper mounts
• Braided stainless leader hoses with PTC fittings
• Ride height tools and damping adjusters included
• Durable black finishes for long-term corrosion resistance

Performance and ride

• Lowering range: up to 123 mm front and up to 147 mm rear
• Progressive-rate air springs for a smooth, controlled feel
• Wide damping range for street comfort through to track-focused firmness
• Threaded-body dampers for precise height tuning
• Track-tested handling with excellent road manners

Why choose this setup

• Clean and simple manual control using reliable paddle valves
• Complete package that makes going from static to bagged straightforward
• Fantastic stance, easy lift for speed humps and driveways, and confident cornering
• Backed by Air Lift’s 1-year warranty and strong technical support

Fitting and support

Professional installation available at MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. Email info@mjmodifications.co.uk for a fitting quote. We have extensive experience with BMW 1 Series air setups and can advise on air management layout, line sizing and alignment to get the perfect stance and driveability.

Part numbers

Main kit: 78010

Manual management: 27666

Front: 78510

Rear: 78610

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