Lowering a CLK 55
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Lowering a CLK 55
I just got ahold of a very clean 12K mile 2001 CLK 55 ///AMG. I thought I would get some advice before I start fidling around with it.
I have heard that you can remove a pair of spacers in the front spring perches to lower the car as much as 3/4" while using the factory springs. Is this correct?
Also, I am considering a Renntech ECU upgrade. Anyone have any experience with this? Is it a module that you insert in the ECU like a DINAN chip, or do you need to send the ECU in to Renntech to have it re-programmed?
Thanks for your input!
PDC
I have heard that you can remove a pair of spacers in the front spring perches to lower the car as much as 3/4" while using the factory springs. Is this correct?
Also, I am considering a Renntech ECU upgrade. Anyone have any experience with this? Is it a module that you insert in the ECU like a DINAN chip, or do you need to send the ECU in to Renntech to have it re-programmed?
Thanks for your input!
PDC
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Yes you can lower a MB by changing the pads. The pads come in three sizes. The only way to tell what size you have is to remove it.
When I opted for the Kleemann Speed Sensitive suspension the pads needed to be changed to align the car.
I doubt if you will get ¾ of an inch. The best way is to buy new springs designed to lower your MB.
Best of luck to ya,
Tim
When I opted for the Kleemann Speed Sensitive suspension the pads needed to be changed to align the car.
I doubt if you will get ¾ of an inch. The best way is to buy new springs designed to lower your MB.
Best of luck to ya,
Tim
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Originally posted by Timster
Yes you can lower a MB by changing the pads. The pads come in three sizes. The only way to tell what size you have is to remove it.
Yes you can lower a MB by changing the pads. The pads come in three sizes. The only way to tell what size you have is to remove it.
My CLK55 came with #2 shims, so there was basically no way to lower it with the shims.
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