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12-27-2004, 04:45 PM
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03Baby, I sent you a PM, but you can disregard now. Thx.
Very nice. The wheels look like Monoblock VI if I'm correct.
Very nice. The wheels look like Monoblock VI if I'm correct.
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12-27-2004, 07:52 PM
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E55 AMG Black/Black
Whats that gadget on the right (iriver mp3 player) ?. And where did you get the mount for it?
Does it have a power source hooked up?
Nice car :]
Does it have a power source hooked up?
Nice car :]
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12-27-2004, 08:27 PM
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Hello 03, I also bought that same spoiler. Did you just attach it with the tape that was on the underside? I haven't put mine on yet (it is too cold here and am waiting until it warms up).
What did you do to prepare the surface for the spoiler?
Also, did you buy those Brabus pedals from there as well? Were they difficult to put on? Any drilling?
Looks great by the way...!
What did you do to prepare the surface for the spoiler?
Also, did you buy those Brabus pedals from there as well? Were they difficult to put on? Any drilling?
Looks great by the way...!
12-27-2004, 11:30 PM
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Thanks everyone for the comments
Wheels are Brabus Mono VI-Multi piece (19 x 8.5F; 19 x 9.5 R)-
Car was mechanically lowered by TWS, in Walnut, CA. about 1.5" all around
The Gadget on the right is an MP3player by Gateway (last year's model) ; no power source from the car-it's rechargable and lasts for the whole week for me. The mount was from Koda(I think)-got it as a gift, bought from Ebay.
Spoiler prep. done with 50/50 Windex/Water solution-very important as that Double-Sided 3M tape is very strong! Make sure you put enough on the trunk to give the spoiler room to move-once it's the adhesive starts to stick-it will not move. Spend sometime measuring properly. Call Jerry he will walk you through it as well.
The pedals were included with the wheel purchase and was installed at the dealership-don't really know how it was done. I see mini-screws on the Gas and Brake pedal (which looks like the OEM rubber is still on-only on the Brake and Parking brake pedal, though). I also have the Brabus Door Pins.
A picture before the car was lowered:
Wheels are Brabus Mono VI-Multi piece (19 x 8.5F; 19 x 9.5 R)-
Car was mechanically lowered by TWS, in Walnut, CA. about 1.5" all around
The Gadget on the right is an MP3player by Gateway (last year's model) ; no power source from the car-it's rechargable and lasts for the whole week for me. The mount was from Koda(I think)-got it as a gift, bought from Ebay.
Spoiler prep. done with 50/50 Windex/Water solution-very important as that Double-Sided 3M tape is very strong! Make sure you put enough on the trunk to give the spoiler room to move-once it's the adhesive starts to stick-it will not move. Spend sometime measuring properly. Call Jerry he will walk you through it as well.
The pedals were included with the wheel purchase and was installed at the dealership-don't really know how it was done. I see mini-screws on the Gas and Brake pedal (which looks like the OEM rubber is still on-only on the Brake and Parking brake pedal, though). I also have the Brabus Door Pins.
A picture before the car was lowered:
12-28-2004, 07:49 AM
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E55 AMG Black/Black
Mount is from Kuda.
Does the mount fit ipaq's? Does it come with variable brackets for different gadgets?
I presume your mp3 player is hooked up to the aux of your command?
Does the mount fit ipaq's? Does it come with variable brackets for different gadgets?
I presume your mp3 player is hooked up to the aux of your command?
12-28-2004, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by reaxion
Mount is from Kuda.
Does the mount fit ipaq's? Does it come with variable brackets for different gadgets?
I presume your mp3 player is hooked up to the aux of your command?
Does the mount fit ipaq's? Does it come with variable brackets for different gadgets?
I presume your mp3 player is hooked up to the aux of your command?
yes it is hooked up thru the AUX input in the glove box. Right now it the MP3 player is held only via Velcro.
12-29-2004, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 03BABY!
3-5-7 trick-thanks to this Forum!
Oh BTW your car is freakin hot!~! Very clean...
One more thing. When you said that TWS mechanically lowered your car what does that mean? Does that mean they jus reprogrammed the car into thinking it was still too high so it would drop? Or did they have to install other things. Do you mind me askin how much you paid? And how is the ride now? Is it any more harsh then before? I'm assuming that if you have it in the lowered position and push the button to raise your car up, it would return to about the stock height??? Thanks again...
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Originally Posted by piper
I am also interested in how it was lowered. I'm not sure what you mean by "mechanically lowered." Did they reprogram the computer or something different?
Very nice car, W211 is a handsome design, large but not too big. Tastefully modded, perhaps a AMG kit with Brabus add on lip to truly complete the package?
12-29-2004, 07:21 PM
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This is what TWS emailed me in regards of lowering the W211 that comes equipped with airmatic suspension.
"The amount of drop for the fronts will vary depending on your own preference. The drop is adjustable by adding washers to the kit. The car can drop as low as 2.25 inches in the front and 2" in the rear. The rear is not adjustable in terms of the drop height without us lowering the vehicle for you. There are other options available as well, namely using electronic kits such as the Brabus lowering module, H&R or Eibach lowering module can also lower the car but not the extent of 2"
The kit is adjustable in a couple of different ways. First off, during the installation procedure, you can ask the car to be dropped to a certain height. After the installation procedure, the car is still adjustable accordingly with the electronic raising and lowering of the car from inside the cabin. If you would like to later adjust the height of the car, we can go back into the suspension and do that as well.
If you would like to order just the parts, that can be done. If you would like to get the parts installed, we would much rather do that for you as we have the ability and confidence to make sure you are satisfied with the results on the spot.
The installation will take no longer than an hour and a half. More or less time will depend on how exact you would like the car to be lowered to."
I ended up lowering it myself by just using washers up front...and moving the sensor in the rear. If you look at my sig, only the front was dropped when the pic was taken
"The amount of drop for the fronts will vary depending on your own preference. The drop is adjustable by adding washers to the kit. The car can drop as low as 2.25 inches in the front and 2" in the rear. The rear is not adjustable in terms of the drop height without us lowering the vehicle for you. There are other options available as well, namely using electronic kits such as the Brabus lowering module, H&R or Eibach lowering module can also lower the car but not the extent of 2"
The kit is adjustable in a couple of different ways. First off, during the installation procedure, you can ask the car to be dropped to a certain height. After the installation procedure, the car is still adjustable accordingly with the electronic raising and lowering of the car from inside the cabin. If you would like to later adjust the height of the car, we can go back into the suspension and do that as well.
If you would like to order just the parts, that can be done. If you would like to get the parts installed, we would much rather do that for you as we have the ability and confidence to make sure you are satisfied with the results on the spot.
The installation will take no longer than an hour and a half. More or less time will depend on how exact you would like the car to be lowered to."
I ended up lowering it myself by just using washers up front...and moving the sensor in the rear. If you look at my sig, only the front was dropped when the pic was taken
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12-29-2004, 07:58 PM
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03BABY, your ride looks great. Congrats .
I lowered mine with the TWS brackets in the front which were about $150. You could make them pretty easily, but that would require drilling out the bolts of the OEM brackets and replacing them with longer bolts. Even with the TWS brackets (which I have the longer ones, I ended up lowering it a little more with some washers. The back is lowered by moving the sensor.
Here is an old picture.
GL
.I lowered mine with the TWS brackets in the front which were about $150. You could make them pretty easily, but that would require drilling out the bolts of the OEM brackets and replacing them with longer bolts. Even with the TWS brackets (which I have the longer ones, I ended up lowering it a little more with some washers. The back is lowered by moving the sensor.
Here is an old picture.
GL
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Originally Posted by BenzoBoi
What is this 3-5-7 trick? I am planning on swapping my pos headunit to the 04+ command headunit. Or the one you have. Anyways it would be awesome to play dvd's on your car without having to do any "major" mods...
Oh BTW your car is freakin hot!~! Very clean...
One more thing. When you said that TWS mechanically lowered your car what does that mean? Does that mean they jus reprogrammed the car into thinking it was still too high so it would drop? Or did they have to install other things. Do you mind me askin how much you paid? And how is the ride now? Is it any more harsh then before? I'm assuming that if you have it in the lowered position and push the button to raise your car up, it would return to about the stock height??? Thanks again...
Oh BTW your car is freakin hot!~! Very clean...
One more thing. When you said that TWS mechanically lowered your car what does that mean? Does that mean they jus reprogrammed the car into thinking it was still too high so it would drop? Or did they have to install other things. Do you mind me askin how much you paid? And how is the ride now? Is it any more harsh then before? I'm assuming that if you have it in the lowered position and push the button to raise your car up, it would return to about the stock height??? Thanks again...
Look here: https://mbworld.org/forums/search.php?searchid=297035
(or just type in 3-5-7 in the SEARCH box) it's quite simple-IF it works! Too many differences in results with various Command Systems that you just have to try it for yourself and hope that it works.
TWS lowered it by using brackets-did not touch the Airmatic-$350.00 and they got my desired height the first time around. Ride quality is between Sport I and II. The ride is still quite comfortable. After activating the "Ride Height Leveling" switch, it goes up about .5" (I think) higher.
Hope its useful!
12-29-2004, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CALBenzo
03BABY, your ride looks great. Congrats .
I lowered mine with the TWS brackets in the front which were about $150. You could make them pretty easily, but that would require drilling out the bolts of the OEM brackets and replacing them with longer bolts. Even with the TWS brackets (which I have the longer ones, I ended up lowering it a little more with some washers. The back is lowered by moving the sensor.
Here is an old picture.
GL
.I lowered mine with the TWS brackets in the front which were about $150. You could make them pretty easily, but that would require drilling out the bolts of the OEM brackets and replacing them with longer bolts. Even with the TWS brackets (which I have the longer ones, I ended up lowering it a little more with some washers. The back is lowered by moving the sensor.
Here is an old picture.
GL
