Lakehouse

Alright guys. Need some advice. I've lowered my car via STAR as low as the computer will take it and its still not sitting where I want it. I probably need another 3/4" out of it.
Should I go with an elm from renntech or links? I know links would be cheaper (600.00 installed) but is there a down side to going this route? I know the tires will wear quicker the lower I go, but I don't care, it's the price you pay for the look. :-). I also know that the elm would be adjustable where as links are a fixed height but if I can get the maximum drop with minimal rubbing why spend the extra money on an elm? Right?
Any advice is appreciated!

GuestFromTampa

ELM

95viper

I know it wasn't in your two options but I have a third. Let a larger diameter tire close the gap.

95viper

BTW - When we going to paint those calipers? I just got my Brembo decals today. Will install and clear over them tomorrow or Wed.

Lakehouse

I would love to paint them ASAP. I just need to buy the kit. Did you order online or find it locally?

Lakehouse

Found some lowering links from Ghost Motorsports and they are adjustable. 150.00 for links or 350.00 if I have them install (they are in LA)

95viper

I ordered g2 online...eBay I think. It is too hot now to use it unless you paint inside which smells for days because it is epoxy.

I would try the duplicolor spray if I were you. I also received brembo decals yesterday. They will look sweet.

AMGroach

i have a carlsson lowering elm for sale if your interested. asking $450 for it. retail is over $1500. still brand new in original packaging. heres a link to my ad on craigslist
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/4057310683.html
heres a pic with same elm on my 55. not even set to lowest setting. when put at lowest setting, top of tires are tucked. local shop installed it for $200.

GuestFromTampa

Install is VERY simple, takes 15 minutes or less . One more thing CLS55 in Comfort mode sits lower then CLS500/CLS550. So if you install this ELM on 500/550 even in lowest setting you will have half inch gap between wheel and fender,just FYI

AMGroach

The carlsson elm I have is not the latest plug and play version. It is the older one. on my cls55 when set at 30mm front and 25mm rear, the top of my tires can't be seen. Drops even more when in sport mode 2.

Lakehouse

Im very interested if you would ship it!
What's the benefit of using an elm over links?
Why did you decide against using it?

GuestFromTampa

I have Carlsson ELM installed on my CLS and very happy with it, although i haven't thought about using Sport I and II modes. Will try it as soon as i get out from work

Lakehouse

I've already lowered my car 3/4" via star, but its not low enough for me. Will the elm work in addition to my already lowered height or will I need to set back to stock first and thus only giving me the 30mm of drop of the elm?

GuestFromTampa

If its lowered via STAR its thinks that it sits at stock height right ? So i am sure ELM will lower you another 30mm/25mm.
And you still use button to rise your vehile in case of rain or whatever. Also on bumpy roads ot goes back to stock height.

Lakehouse

What about at highway speeds? Will it still lower? If so, I should probably take this into account and not lower it as low as possible correct?

AMGroach

I can ship it. I have 2 units. 1 installed one on my car and the other is sitting in original packaging at home. I wish I had answers to the rest of your questions but I can tell you the stance looks great and it handles like its on rails. I decided against links because with my research, everyone was telling me to go with an ELM. Anyway, at the price in selling , its just as cheap as your having links installed for.

AMGroach

Sold!

Dr Feltersnatch

i have a renntech v3 elm if anyone is interested!

95viper

How much?

Dr Feltersnatch

1100 obo.