Another lowering links question
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Another lowering links question
I've searched and didn't find a definitive answer so I must ask the community for their input about how lowering links work
I currently have lowering links installed, giving me a very low ride height on my w212 E550. Do lowering links trick the airmatic system to send lower voltage to the suspension thus lowering the vehicle? or do you think my voltage settings in SDS will show stock settings? The reason why I ask is because I was contemplating buying a LoMo kit to lower the vehicle even more. Any insight is appreciated.
I currently have lowering links installed, giving me a very low ride height on my w212 E550. Do lowering links trick the airmatic system to send lower voltage to the suspension thus lowering the vehicle? or do you think my voltage settings in SDS will show stock settings? The reason why I ask is because I was contemplating buying a LoMo kit to lower the vehicle even more. Any insight is appreciated.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...550-parts.html
THE GUY IN THIS THREAD. GET IT WHILE ITS THERE.
yes , as far as i remember it has to do with voltage , depending on the link length
THE GUY IN THIS THREAD. GET IT WHILE ITS THERE.
yes , as far as i remember it has to do with voltage , depending on the link length
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https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...550-parts.html
THE GUY IN THIS THREAD. GET IT WHILE ITS THERE.
yes , as far as i remember it has to do with voltage , depending on the link length
THE GUY IN THIS THREAD. GET IT WHILE ITS THERE.
yes , as far as i remember it has to do with voltage , depending on the link length
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honestly after lowering mine with links couple years ago , i only have changed the ride height once , and only for rears anyways. In fact its easy enough to adjust them in case you unexpectedly would want to. for 150bucks so worth it. (lol if you gonna end up and buying them (if gonna do it yourself) , in process of installation/adjstment you gonna think otherwise haha)
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The only benefit the LOMO module will do is that it will allow you to adjust the ride height further without mechanically adjusting the lowering links themselves.
How lowering links work is simply by adjusting the difference between point a and point b. The link mounts to a stationary point on the chassis and also to a lower suspension component. By altering the length of the connector (link) it fools the cars systems to believe it is sitting at a higher or lower ride height than it actually is (the car can not tell how long the length of the link is). Basically assuming a 3" link (arbitrary figure) is level, by adjusting it longer or shorter, you change where the airmatic sits as "correct." The sensor has a baseline level. If you put a ton of weight in the rear, that sensor (that looks like a remote control car servo sense it is lower and compensates.
Hopefully that makes sense. I can try to illustrate it if necessary.
How lowering links work is simply by adjusting the difference between point a and point b. The link mounts to a stationary point on the chassis and also to a lower suspension component. By altering the length of the connector (link) it fools the cars systems to believe it is sitting at a higher or lower ride height than it actually is (the car can not tell how long the length of the link is). Basically assuming a 3" link (arbitrary figure) is level, by adjusting it longer or shorter, you change where the airmatic sits as "correct." The sensor has a baseline level. If you put a ton of weight in the rear, that sensor (that looks like a remote control car servo sense it is lower and compensates.
Hopefully that makes sense. I can try to illustrate it if necessary.
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As mentioned in the PM, I believe you will be able to test if the LOMO will work by actuating the suspension in SDS and see if it drops further. How low is your car now?? I don't think I've seen any recent photos 
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You might be dropping into bag territory soon.
.You might be dropping into bag territory soon
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Yup I'll try SDS first and see where that takes me. My car is pretty low now, but there is still room to lower it 
haha i'm gonna stay away from aftermarket air ride. I feel like I will be able to accomplish my needs with airmatic
haha i'm gonna stay away from aftermarket air ride. I feel like I will be able to accomplish my needs with airmatic
