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Old 11-19-2006, 12:14 AM
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Lowering 2003 E500

Can somebody recommend a reliable shop that does the lowering for my E500
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Can somebody recommend a reliable shop that does the lowering for my E500
I assume you have airmatic. I recommend either a Renntech module or modified links.
Old 11-20-2006, 10:58 PM
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I assume you have airmatic. I recommend either a Renntech module or modified links.
why not just lower with an SDS???
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Originally Posted by WISdomKid
why not just lower with an SDS???
Big differences. To each his own.
Old 11-21-2006, 12:26 AM
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I have 4 Renntech ELM in stock. I think the Renntech module allows you to have the freedom to choose your settings and adjust while you are in the cabin without the need of a SDS.
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forgive me but, whats sds?
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SDS is Star Diagnostics. You reprogram your computer via Star to lower the car. In Europe the cars are usually 1/2 lower than the US. So you can lower the car via Star and still be within MB specs. You can get this done at the Dealer or a shop who knows what they are doing. It usually costs about $200.00 to do.
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dam i should of did that instead of buying the eibach springs and change it myself. now my car sit front lower then the back and it looks like an muscle car lol.. the front springs looks cut..so mayb thats why but i got from tirerack and they dont want to do me a refund. they say call eibach but they told me to tell tirerack so iono i just drive liek this now n it rubs my front right fender n my has stock 16s. 03 e320
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dam i should of did that instead of buying the eibach springs and change it myself. now my car sit front lower then the back and it looks like an muscle car lol.. the front springs looks cut..so mayb thats why but i got from tirerack and they dont want to do me a refund. they say call eibach but they told me to tell tirerack so iono i just drive liek this now n it rubs my front right fender n my has stock 16s. 03 e320
Don't worry. SDS only works for cars equipped with Airmatic. The E320 does not come standard with Airmatic. It's an option.
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Can somebody recommend a reliable shop that does the lowering for my E500

What method do you want to use to lower your car? If you want links, I can PM you info for a guy who made custom links for my car.
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i am thinking about using the Bilstein PSS9. It think that should take care of the fronts being higher.

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