GL550 with Brabus Exhaust and new Carlsson Lowering Module (pix) - Page 2

Jan 14, 2008 | 11:05 AM

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How does puttin the 550 in Sport or comfort modes affect the ride height with the Carlsson lowering module. Is there a setting that returns it to standard ride height? I'm really interested in this module for the reasons I stated in an earlier post.

I do not remember what the exact measurement of the stock ride height is so I cannot say for sure. But putting the car in comfort mode from sport does raise it a bit. If you press the vehicle raise button though it does put the car at what seems to be very close to stock ride height. On the module itself you can raise and lower the car within 5mm settings, though to get at the module you have to take the carpet and door sill out from where your feet are on the drivers side. To make a long story short the module does not change how you normally would raise and lower the car as far as what buttons you push.

As far as the prices go, I got the module installed for $1700 out the door and the exhaust was $2500 out the door.

Jan 14, 2008 | 11:07 AM

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Thanks very much appreciated.

Jan 14, 2008 | 12:33 PM

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Thanks very much appreciated.

Ditto

Jan 14, 2008 | 01:57 PM

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here are 3 videos, 2 are of the GL driving by and one is of it when the car is started. enjoy!

I need a change of undies now.

Jan 14, 2008 | 04:36 PM

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Sounds great!! Wish our street here is as wide as that.

Jan 14, 2008 | 06:54 PM

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Nice!

Jan 14, 2008 | 11:32 PM

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As good as it looks, it sounds even better, if that is possible.

Jan 15, 2008 | 12:06 PM

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Do you know if the raise kit and exhaust would void the warranty ?

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Jan 15, 2008 | 12:20 PM

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Do you know if the raise kit and exhaust would void the warranty ?

I have had exhaust, lowering, etc on my past cars (CL65, E55) and now the GL and always have them serviced at the dealer and have never had any problems with any repairs.

Jan 15, 2008 | 02:37 PM

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Thanks

Wondering if you have a little larger audio file for the exhaust sound (No fly By

)

Jan 15, 2008 | 03:17 PM

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Wondering if you have a little larger audio file for the exhaust sound (No fly By

)

How about 0-100?

Jan 15, 2008 | 04:46 PM

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ahh

That would be a violation of speed limits

I just wanted to hear it when it starts and how it feels when you rev up..

Jan 15, 2008 | 04:51 PM

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nice drop!

Jan 15, 2008 | 05:56 PM

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That would be a violation of speed limits

I just wanted to hear it when it starts and how it feels when you rev up..

It would only be a violation for about 15.6 seconds!

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Jan 15, 2008 | 09:23 PM

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That would be a violation of speed limits

I just wanted to hear it when it starts and how it feels when you rev up..

so you just want a vid like the one I already did but rev it?

Jan 16, 2008 | 12:58 PM

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Sure

Sure.. Hope I am not asking too much. I started to enjoy the clip and then it suddenly ended... As if someone woke me up from a sweet dream.

Did the installation require removal of Cat convertors ?

Jan 16, 2008 | 01:02 PM

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Sure.. Hope I am not asking too much. I started to enjoy the clip and then it suddenly ended... As if someone woke me up from a sweet dream.

Did the installation require removal of Cat convertors ?

Its no problem at all, I will make a longer start up with rev clip. No the exhaust is an axle back application so no cats were removed.

Jan 17, 2008 | 03:47 PM

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That was freakin awesome! I may have to do that. Thanks for the vids. Yeah reving would be great

Jan 24, 2008 | 07:34 PM

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sorry for the delay on the video, im having another dead battery issue. will find out whats wrong tomorrow.

Jan 24, 2008 | 09:14 PM

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That was freakin awesome! I may have to do that. Thanks for the vids. Yeah reving would be great

patsy...where are your pictures? oknish will be sending out the photo police if you don't post soon...:-)

Jan 25, 2008 | 05:30 PM

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Dead battery

Whats up with that

Jan 25, 2008 | 10:48 PM

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Whats up with that

It appears the new module is draining my battery again. Today we took it off and will wait and see if the problem continues or if it is indeed the module that is the problem.

Jan 26, 2008 | 12:16 PM

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Your G550 is just beautiful CL, just beautiful. Thanks for sharing the photos

Jan 29, 2008 | 11:54 AM

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patsy...where are your pictures? oknish will be sending out the photo police if you don't post soon...:-)

NJ, I know I'm terrible. I tried to create a photo galler off my website and it's been a disaster for a number of reasons. I have been occupied with work the past few weeks and a bit out of touch. I'll get back on it!

Just got some new wheels (snow tires) which look great and I'm getting tinting done on Friday. I am also waiting on quotes for a Brabus Sport exhaust.