ch99tj

Thanks!
Mine is a 2015 Luxury. I see no indicator on the dash.

Acrad

@ch99tj Correct. Only stock indication is feeling switch position or looking at the console switch for 10-21 models.

mikedallas

So if we have AVS and switch to stiffer springs, then we should get away from the '50's Buick ride while keeping AVS intact? Right?
I'm thinking of trying this on my '19 Luxury if I can get some feedback from the forum.

My butt really can't feel the difference between modes. The AVS switch makes the wife happy because she thinks the ride is smoother when she gets in and switches it to comfort. Meanwhile she drives her RCF in Sport+ mode all of the time and enjoys the 'sporty feel'. Meanwhile, I'm over in the passenger seat wondering if my kidneys and spine will survive!

Acrad

ColdIron

I caught and watched that today and he apparently doesn't seem to be a big fan of them. But he stopped short of recommending aftermarket. He is also more oriented into keeping OEM everything, at least in his previous videos. Most automotive technicians with years of experience are. Years of experience doing "mods" and seeing long term results will do that to you as well.

The detailed information in this thread is one of the things keeping me from swapping out to Bilstein's for a very mild lift. I have plenty of time yet before I need to make that decision.

ASE

Great post ... yes, the first 2-minutes makes the point ... $750-odd for a shock that provides no meaningful improvement in performance is absolutely criminal. Yes, he stopped short ... being professional in not recommending alternatives ...

Spankydw73

I have a 2012 Premium and was wondering the same. I put slightly larger tires on it to get a little lift, but wanted to maintain the stock setup to include air. I am running Falken Rubitrek Load C 255 70 R17. That is 30.6" stock vs current 31.1" (has a slight rub - still messing with it as it only shows up from time to time). Wheels are method (305 | NV | Double Black, 17x8.5 | 6x5.5 | 0/4.75" ).

I was wondering if I could keep stock struts up front and stock shocks in back with adding a larger stiffer front coil spring (say 1" or so) and use air bag trick on rear. Was wanting to add a little weight to the front with some Victory sliders (and probably a few underbelly skids).

Thanks and good luck on the mod.