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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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lowering cl55 or 500

Has anyone had any luck lowering there vehicle electronically through abc suspension???????? please respond Thanks......
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 11:35 PM
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Yes, I took my car to a local shop and they electronically lowered it. It cost $950 and that included 4 wheel alignment and fender rolling. It does not ride any different and looks much cleaner. The car was lowered around 1.25". I was advised not to slam it since it would ruin the ride and take away the car height adjustment feature.
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 10:07 AM
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recently one member of this forum reported that he had his dealer lower the car by changing the settings in the ABC system.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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Originally posted by blk03cl55
Yes, I took my car to a local shop and they electronically lowered it. It cost $950 and that included 4 wheel alignment and fender rolling. It does not ride any different and looks much cleaner. The car was lowered around 1.25". I was advised not to slam it since it would ruin the ride and take away the car height adjustment feature.
Very Nice blk03cl55! What is your wheel/tire combo?
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 09:40 PM
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Thanks! The wheels are 20" Custom Black Lowenhart LD1's with Pirelli Assm. all around. The fronts are 8.5" and the rears are 10". They definately look better in person.
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