ealpha

I read a previous post made be Stephens that stated:


The car should firstly be driven on to the wheel alignment jig. This is to ensure that it is on a completely flat surface and plugged into the service computer.
Once plugged in, move to Airmatic adjustments.
In this menu option you can raise/lower each of the front wheels individually as well as the rear.
This also shows you the voltage reading of each of the three sensors, along with the tolerance range for each. The idea is to then adjust each to the appropriate reading for the ride height you wish to obtain. (higher voltage = lower) The biggest limitation is the rear as mine is set at the threshhold value of 3.0V, sensor is different, but the tolerance values are on the screen for you to see anyway.

The trick is to get the car to save the values, as once you go to save the changes to 'active" the system asks for a secondary set of inclinometer values. From memory we used 4,-1.3 (I'll double check this at the office today), but had to try three or four different values near the listed range limits to get the system to accept the ride height changes.

This change does not affect the functionality of the suspension in any way, you can still raise and lower the car from the console for example. I have had no rubbing problems which was my biggest concern and believe me, I've done plenty of testing!!

The car now turns in quicker and feels "smaller" on the road. This has also helped reduce lean through faster turns and has not negatively impacted the cars ride.

My question back is how much time do you think it should take the dealer and do you think you got about 2-3" of drop from it? How far can the back be brought down from the ECU?

Thanks

allenjdmb

I'm still hoping we're going to get some answers/opinions about howthis is working out..but no responses to the thread below. Still listening.....

Dr Chill

Dealer dropped the car 40 mm (1.6") in 45 min. Looks great.

sf49ers79

may i know how much do they charge you? the dealer that you talked about is MB Dealer rite?

Dr Chill

The MB dealer did it for me before I took delivery. I got to know their hipo service tech who's the shop foreman and he did it personally for no charge.

sf49ers79

Man... that's sweet to know people on the inside heheehe...

i have to pay $600 with the alignment to lower my car in SF bay area.. That's so sucks dude!!!

fiftyfive4me

sf49ers79

mind telling me who lowered your car? And which method was used (ECU or washers?)

Thanks.

ealpha

Currently my dealer is telling me they can drop the front using the ECU about 2-3 inches but to get the car to sit level they would have to do work on the rear outside of the ECU. They are giving me an estimate of 2 hours. About $200 dollars.

fiftyfive4me

ealpha

which dealer is this?

thanks.

ealpha

Atlanta Classic Cars

sf49ers79

fiftyfive, r u going to drop your car? how many inches?

allenjdmb

a couple of the cars that ACC did, and the height looked great. And how about that new store they're in? Wow! And I'm not easily impressed....

ealpha

Yes, your right the new place is really nice. Do you remember how much they charged the other folks for the work? I think I am getting a good deal but that was because of a mix up. Just trying to do a gut check though.

fiftyfive4me

one inch. how/where did you do yours?

sf49ers79

i did it at topline automobile... they pretty expensive but they really do a nice job!!! I think tbone might know someone who also do it for cheaper yet they still do a nice job

ealpha

Finally got mine back and ACC did a great job on the car. I approximated they dropped it about 2-3".

Looks good in my opinion.

Here are some pics.

ealpha

rear

ealpha

total car.

mbprince

looks great!! any problems with bumps and driveways??? does the button that raises the car up 1/2" still work?? thanks mp

ealpha

Everything works just like normal. No problems with bumps, at least not yet.