pt500

Before everyone kills me i researched the other lowering threads, and come to the conclusion that my situation is relatively unique... I have successfully completed STAR lowering (about .75 inch drop) and 3 washers on each side in the front (i think another .5 inch drop) but it doesnt seem to want to go lower. I had originally hoped for a 2" drop. Do i need to give in and buy lowering links? please help.

JDM_SXE-10

Someone that knows for sure can correct me if I'm wrong but I vaguely remember someone on this forum using washers alone and got their car pretty low. How many can you run while still being safe?

pt500

well after seeing that bolt and installing 3 washers, I'd say 3 is the max (the bolt head is sunken into the nut after you tighten it) I think I'm just going to go with ghostlinks from ghost motorsports



Btw I washer lowered after the star lowering so I'm not exactly sure what the washers do by themselves

DroppedBenz

you have to lower the rear sensor as well but just buy the links on ebay found them for $130.00 for the whole set the front are easy to install the rear one is a lil tricky cuz there not much space under there .. i paid 130.00 with free shipping and it came from canada got it in 5 days

pt500

I found Ghost Motorsports, a company that sells links for 150 in southern CA (I'm in Norther CA) so that might work, though which are the $130 ones? An eBay search only turned up a set for $300 when I checked.

DroppedBenz

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...Q3dR40Q26Q5ftr

make him an offer of $140 he will take it

pt500

I'm about to do it... are you sure these will work though? when i did the washer mod i saw that there are rubber ball joints on either end of the oem link, which i dont see on these (in the photo)



btw thank you so much.... i would have paid 150+shipping or more and never known

DroppedBenz

yea it works i currently have them onmy e500 i used the washer method before buying the links but its just so much u can lower the front with the washers.....

heres a picture of the (wishbone) looking type thing you gonna be replacing ur links with one in each side and u can adjust the links to ur desired height

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pt500

thanks a lot, just ordered and paid.


pics coming soon......

jadeethan

pt500, can you show pictures of your car now with SDS? would be interested in seeing how much SDS drops the car. thanks.

pt500

took the pics yesterday, i'll post them later today... keep in mind its sds lowered with 3 washers up front as well

spinn

pt500, where'd you get your SDS lowering done in NorCal?

pt500

i got it done at my trusted benz mechanic in burlingame, if you know where that is i could introduce you to him np.... it was 140 btw but they made sure it stays low instead of coming back up on its own

spinn

what's the shop? I'm actually in the EB. I'm in contact with a MB tech in Sunnyvale who does the same for same price, but he also offers free SDS programming with the service. He also indicate he can modify the sensors to lower it more than just normal SDS. Gonna get it done soon, as I just got some new wheels/tires in today.

pt500

it's called autohaus, in burlingame... i actually ended up buying adjustable lowering links, which is i guess what your guy wants to do.. they should be here friday or monday... they were only 140 w/ free shipping... total cost to stance the E5: 280.

pt500

now i just need wheels that fit...




btw if you take a tape measure from the ground to the high point of the wheel well (fender) what do you get?

spinn

Autohaus...hmmm, noticed there are 3 different shops called Authohaus in Burlingame.

You may find that you might have to adjust using SDS after installing the links...to fine
tune it, according to the tech I talked to.

pt500

It's the one at 1309 rollins road... And idk about the adjustment though I know an alignment will be needed after

pt500

here are the pics as promised... 2 angles, 2 shots each showing car in raised mode as well as at (now) standard ride height... SDS all around, 3 washers in the front (3 per side)

MPOW33R

Hey there, i just picked up my e500 03, I enjoyed your threads. I want to lower my car ASAP. IM in Walnut Creek. Can I get some information from you to get this done.
I appreciate it

MPOW33R@gmail.com

desired_speeds

since you're in walnut creek, look up European Werkstatt. They know what they're doing in terms of all repairs, service, mods, etc.

sdunham

Just FYI, I also lowered my '05 E500 4matic using links and then took the car in for alignment... 6 months later, all 4 tires were shot with the inners worn to the belts... I replaced the tires and had it aligned again... 6 months later, same result... *****ed to the alignment shop (MB Dealer) and they told me the rears aren't adjustable at all and the front only adjustable a few degrees, but not nearly enough to compensate for the 7-10 degree Camber change... They had no problem with charging me the full amount to what ended up being an inadequate front end alignment and it still wasn't to acceptable specs. The tires still wear badly and quickly and I get about 1/3 of their expected life... Make sure you have a plan for correcting the alignment or plan on replacing tires often, like every year or so... The options for alignment are limtied on these when lowered...

04_e500sport

just so you know i dont know how much you slammed your car but 7-10 degrees is ALOT.. i put links on my 04 e500 and it was only about 3 degress and my front wheels were tucking.. as far as an alignment that really has no effect on the end result. our cars dont come with a camber adjustment so you cant change your camber. my advice is to raise the car so the fenders are just above the wheels. thats what i changed mine to and ive been fine so far.

njmaxpayne

subscribing.i know it's an older thread but i'm considering lowering my 08 e550...can someone tell me if u guys had the problem with one side if the car sitting higher than the other one?if not can u post a link with the brand of links that you used and also is there a DIY thread with pictures or a video around here?i was brousing can't seem to be finding one.thanks

Hondo78

Subject an '05 E320 W211- With staggered AMG wheels, 18 x 8" and 9.5" with 245 40 and 275 35's. I have not lowered the car, (But want to), and all four tires are bare on the inside the rears are warn on the sidewall so the tire size is warn off after 25K miles.








I am reading that these W211 cars have no camber adjustment in the rear, is there an after market adjustment? Or part?