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ABC Suspension Driving a lowered CL500

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Old 06-15-2011, 02:39 AM
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ABC Suspension Driving a lowered CL500

I keep both the LED lights turned on on the ABC suspension buttom cuz the car feel better raised then it does lowered when im driving. I love the look on the lowest setting but hate the drive, its not as soft. Is that normal? Since my car has been lowered (dont know how pre. owner lowered it) Is it bad to drive a lowered CL500 on the highest raised point all the time basicaly meaning both LED lights lid up on the ABC button and the suspension is raised to the highest point? Someone told me it puts alot of wear on the suspension components can you guys tell me if this is true?
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Yes, lowering the car will make it stiffer.

If I remember correctly the manual states that the higher settings on the suspension is to be used for higher ground clearance on "rough" roads.

I dont see why it should put more wear on components just because it's on the highest settings? I drive my CL in the winter (6-7 months) on the highest settings.
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what about when you park it ??

i am leaving my car parked for exacly one mont do you think something will happen to it ??

whats should i expect when i come back ?

thank you for your help
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I am not an expert but if I had to guess I wouldnt park the car for a month on the highest setting , theoretically that would ask the system to maintain the highest pressure without any circulation in the system since the pump is off .. thats my 2c.. but then again high or low setting , if it has a leak then I think it would leak regardless . I would take it and have it inspected for any leaks before it is parked for that long

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