Stupid Stealers! No Lowering! Got my own STAR
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Stupid Stealers! No Lowering! Got my own STAR
Damn! My local dealer only likes me when I pay my bills. I went and talked to the tech to lower my car. Even printed out the DIY thread to show how easy it is. Then manager give me a whole bunch of legal garbage. I just replied back..."I was a loyal customer". Besides who gives a crap about a free coffee when they charge you $50 for a air filter. I went ahead and ordered my own STAR (SDS, WIC, DAS, etc) so I can do my own lowering, programing, additions, etc. 
Let me know if anyone wants $80 lowering in the DC/VA/MD area! ($ to help offset my cost and keep wife happy, lol)
AJ
Let me know if anyone wants $80 lowering in the DC/VA/MD area! ($ to help offset my cost and keep wife happy, lol)AJ
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Damn! My local dealer only likes me when I pay my bills. I went and talked to the tech to lower my car. Even printed out the DIY thread to show how easy it is. Then manager give me a whole bunch of legal garbage. I just replied back..."I was a loyal customer". Besides who gives a crap about a free coffee when they charge you $50 for a air filter. I went ahead and ordered my own STAR (SDS, WIC, DAS, etc) so I can do my own lowering, programing, additions, etc. Let me know if anyone wants $80 lowering in the DC/VA/MD area! ($ to help offset my cost and keep wife happy, lol)
AJ
Let me know if anyone wants $80 lowering in the DC/VA/MD area! ($ to help offset my cost and keep wife happy, lol)AJ
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It is "supposed" to be same as in dealership C3/C4 model V2009 works on all Mercedes after ~2003 with STAR. I'll post it if works once I receive it.
It should work just like the DIY Star Sticky on the E55 forums. So it would setup your initially values lower and the raise/lower should work normally with the button and when traveling at high speeds. Lot of people have had their cars lowered with the STAR method. I think it wont slam it as the modules do. Dealer was about to do it for about $200+, but then the Service manager denied me. Safer then washers and adjustable links.
It should work just like the DIY Star Sticky on the E55 forums. So it would setup your initially values lower and the raise/lower should work normally with the button and when traveling at high speeds. Lot of people have had their cars lowered with the STAR method. I think it wont slam it as the modules do. Dealer was about to do it for about $200+, but then the Service manager denied me. Safer then washers and adjustable links.
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You could have bought a good ELM for less than what the STAR probably set you back. But at least the STAR will have other uses. I might grab one off eBay some day.
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I think I did???
Well I think I got this thing lowered right as per the sticky 
I was still working on connectivity when I first started so I (duh) forgot to measure standard ride height. Once it did, I went right through the steps as quick as possible.
Currently in regular mode (not I or II) it's 26.25" in the front wheel and 26.5" in the rear. It does look lower then before and I drove it down the street to confirm the settings took.
I was using a Net-book PC with a USB to Serial interface which is being temperamental.
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Front
I was still working on connectivity when I first started so I (duh) forgot to measure standard ride height. Once it did, I went right through the steps as quick as possible.
Currently in regular mode (not I or II) it's 26.25" in the front wheel and 26.5" in the rear. It does look lower then before and I drove it down the street to confirm the settings took.
I was using a Net-book PC with a USB to Serial interface which is being temperamental.
Rear
Front
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thats nice that you got the STARS tool, but sucky that Service Mgr wouldn't do it... i now benzelite here does it after a member brought the DIY sticky to them.
not sure w/the cls, but with my e500 i could fit 4 fingers in the wheel gap. But after getting an ELM installed, barely one finger... Front 2.25 and rear 2.00
not sure w/the cls, but with my e500 i could fit 4 fingers in the wheel gap. But after getting an ELM installed, barely one finger... Front 2.25 and rear 2.00
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I just went out and checked, barely 1 finger on the front, 2 in the back.
"1 in the pink, 2 in the stink"
"1 in the pink, 2 in the stink"
thats nice that you got the STARS tool, but sucky that Service Mgr wouldn't do it... i now benzelite here does it after a member brought the DIY sticky to them.
not sure w/the cls, but with my e500 i could fit 4 fingers in the wheel gap. But after getting an ELM installed, barely one finger... Front 2.25 and rear 2.00
not sure w/the cls, but with my e500 i could fit 4 fingers in the wheel gap. But after getting an ELM installed, barely one finger... Front 2.25 and rear 2.00
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Lowering it VIA star has a reduced Strut LIfe.......cause u r cheating the computer to keep the car in HWY mode so more strain on the STRUT.....well as a ELM lets the car drive in normal height while its in motion and still lets the computer control the height Electronically....as u shut off it goes bck to the lowered stance...
ELM is a better way to Lower the car........
ELM is a better way to Lower the car........
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Reduced strut life? 
Oh well, I'll let you know when I blow one out.
Done so far:
- lowering 3.5 & -1.1
- 10 c mod
- 93 octane set
still trying to find a few things: fuel in tankinfo, vmax eliminate, break flash in panic stop
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Oh well, I'll let you know when I blow one out.Done so far:
- lowering 3.5 & -1.1
- 10 c mod
- 93 octane set
still trying to find a few things: fuel in tankinfo, vmax eliminate, break flash in panic stop
ajay
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Yes I did a year ago, also the -10c, & lowering. Never had a problem with strut wear or odd tire wear. I did get an alignment as soon as I was happy with the height. Everythings is running fine and the road feel & stance is perfect, a lot better than stock. I ride mostly on sport 2 mode and comfort height in cities and roads with potholes etc.
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Yes I did a year ago, also the -10c, & lowering. Never had a problem with strut wear or odd tire wear. I did get an alignment as soon as I was happy with the height. Everythings is running fine and the road feel & stance is perfect, a lot better than stock. I ride mostly on sport 2 mode and comfort height in cities and roads with potholes etc.
I'm assuming you did this somewhere in developer star?
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Lowering it VIA star has a reduced Strut LIfe.......cause u r cheating the computer to keep the car in HWY mode so more strain on the STRUT.....well as a ELM lets the car drive in normal height while its in motion and still lets the computer control the height Electronically....as u shut off it goes bck to the lowered stance...
ELM is a better way to Lower the car........
ELM is a better way to Lower the car........
I feel my '12 needs a drop and have to either find someone that has STAR or get the dealer to do it.
What's the best ELM for lowering this car???
