Which one is the go to for lowering this platform!

 

OBD. Lowering links will cause the car to be too low when driving at interstate speeds.

 

Amazon/eBay module.

 

https://mbworld.org/forums/gle43-cou...ng-thread.html

 

Not true...performs just fine

 

Not true. OBD is easier though

 

OBD module

 

If you lower you will need camber adjustable upper front control arms..

 

IMHO The 'best ride height' is a well-researched by Benz compromise to best satisfy the many parameters that influence the handling and performance of the MBZ autos. A deliberate modification of these normal ride heights IS a 'personal experiment' searching for a better solution. One can very easily adjust a few things and 'improve' a single steering related characteristic, such as 'turn-in' feel by increasing the caster angle-- which will 'adversely affect' the 'on-center stability.' One can 'improve' the front wheels' ultimate cornering grip and 'feedback feel' by adjusting the Camber setting to provide a 'top-of-the-wheel' tip-in, but that increases the inside edge wear and rolling resistance of the tires. etc.,etc., etc.

The rear wheels must also be readjusted to perform 'better' with the different front wheel adjustments. If the auto is equipped with either Active Body Control or the pneumatic air suspension system the 'ride height' can be adjusted up or down by changing the height 'set-point' in the electronic control system. The modification of installing 'lowering links' has the same physical changes as re-setting the 'normal ride height.' Both modifications change not only the static position and suspension component loads but also the forces normally generated by the 'normal settings', to some greater than and some less than-the factory settings. Suspension 'compliance' will be 'adversely impacted', which may result in undesirable behavior under some conditions.

Because MOST Owners drive the auto on a wide variety of surfaces and many different weather conditions, there is no one 'best solution' for suspension settings and resulting handling characteristics. The engineering team for suspension design has to choose a compromise for each 'setting' to deliver the 'best overall' suspension performance for 'normal' driving conditions.
One can not and should not expect the overall suspension performance of their Owner Modified Suspension to be the same as it was before modification.

 

OBD. That way you can go UP as well or configure to the exact specification you need.

I used mine for the first time today. Can't wait to go off road with these new wheels, tires, and suspension level.

 

I traded my GLE43 and have the Belarus / Amazon lowering module that you plug into OBD port. Simple and easy to install/uninstall. PM if anyone is interested.

 

it gets locked to your vin. You cannot re-use it on a different car

 

so if you had the code, wouldn't that mean you could switch between cars at any time?

What is the code?

 

Hi all

Im wanting to drop the ride height on my GLS a further 15mm to close the wheel arch gap thats still a bit much even in S+, can an indy with Xentry do this no problem?

My dealer wouldn't do it so Ive not asked, a local indy who does a fair bit of work on Merc models has Xentry and it happy to have a look (he’s only ever set factory ride height rather than lower), but he said if he cant do it he’ll still have to charge a fee for the online service hook up for using the system to access my car (or something).

Can Xentry let the user enter manual values for ride height or do i need a specific lowering module? Im also weighing up links too.

Thanks

Carl

 

get the lowering module. It is the easiest option

 

I used the module on 2 different cars, no problem, no code needed.

 

which module?

 

Hi.
Did you sell the lowering module or is it still for sale?

 

So that everyone who reads this understands, all OBD lowering modules (regardless what the source is - "Amazon", "eBay", or Renntech) are VIN coded. They will not sell you the module without buyer providing them with the VIN first. Once module is VIN coded, the module CAN NOT (not withstanding what was said above) be used with any other car. The reason is obvious: the module makers/creators do not want module to be reused because it will greatly effect their sales (hope everyone can understand it).

 

My module is probably open, ive already used it with 3 Different Mercedes

 

I have the lowering module and tried various settings and they all resulted in the ride being too harsch. When you hit a bump or dip, the amg damper system even in comfort setting hurts my back. Do you guys have any suggestions (i.e. change shocks). Thanks