Pls post pic of ur lowered W164
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Pls post pic of ur lowered W164
Just as stated in the title, I'm looking for visual responses.
Anyone installed the Brabus custom suspension?
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In addition to this question, can the springs be purchased without the shocks or do they come as a set? I know some people (different car) purchased only the lowering springs and kept the stock shocks. Is this possible with the Brabus setup?
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
In addition to this question, can the springs be purchased without the shocks or do they come as a set? I know some people (different car) purchased only the lowering springs and kept the stock shocks. Is this possible with the Brabus setup?
164-006-00 Brabus sport springs $525
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Is the 2" drop achievable without the dampers? Also, if only the springs are replaced, will it put too much strain on the stock shocks and would have to be replaced early anyway? Plus, I wonder what kind of ride one will get with just the springs replaced. Hopefuly, you can ask them these questions. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
Is the 2" drop achievable without the dampers? Also, if only the springs are replaced, will it put too much strain on the stock shocks and would have to be replaced early anyway? Plus, I wonder what kind of ride one will get with just the springs replaced. Hopefuly, you can ask them these questions. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Just as stated in the title, I'm looking for visual responses.
Anyone installed the Brabus custom suspension?
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
Richard, I noticed in some of the threads, you verified you don't have airmatic. Neither do I and I had concerns that my ML350 had higher ground clearance than some I compared with. I was wondering if you can tell me what clearance your ML has. I measured with a tape measure from top of the tire to the roof of the wheel well and here's what I found: 7" rear and 6" front. I'm wondering if it's comparable to yours. Hope you can help me shed some light to this.
Great info!!! I will check first thing tommor. AM, I'm shacking at the girlfriend's house tonite
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However, I no longer have the 18" oem wheels...they are now replaced with 22" Brabus mono 6s and 265/35/22 on all four corners. I may change the rears to 295/30/22, but will decide after the Brabus springs.
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Nice ride dude! I have 295/40 all the way around on mine but with 20" wheels. The wheel diameter and clearance should be comparable to yours so let me know what it is. By the way, how do you like the bumps and braking with the new shoes?
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
Nice ride dude! I have 295/40 all the way around on mine but with 20" wheels. The wheel diameter and clearance should be comparable to yours so let me know what it is. By the way, how do you like the bumps and braking with the new shoes?
I got the same measurements; fronts - 6" and rears - 7". I was at Brabus NA today and their showroom ML500 (still in the works) has the same gap measurements on 20" wheels. They are waiting for the compression machine to arrive this week so thus far they are not able to lower my ML nor their showroom W164 (hopefully by wed.).
I did see a preview picture of the On-Road kit (expect 8-10 weeks delivery) and I must admit it looks stunning
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Thus far the bumps, dips and potholes are quite tolerable...I actually expected worst since this is the first 22" shoes I've owned, I really don't feel much difference from my 18" ML Lorinsers. The extra TQ on the 500 is very noticable from my ML430...
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Thanks!
Thus far the bumps, dips and potholes are quite tolerable...I actually expected worst since this is the first 22" shoes I've owned, I really don't feel much difference from my 18" ML Lorinsers. The extra TQ on the 500 is very noticable from my ML430...![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
Thus far the bumps, dips and potholes are quite tolerable...I actually expected worst since this is the first 22" shoes I've owned, I really don't feel much difference from my 18" ML Lorinsers. The extra TQ on the 500 is very noticable from my ML430...
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Originally Posted by esputmono
damn nicee !!! how much is it cost?
and can you post more pictures?
thanks..
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and can you post more pictures?
thanks..
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I just had it lowered, will post pics this weekend (hopefully no rain like today).
I have a price list and can send it to you via email if you like.
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yes, can you please send it to my email with some pictures too if you don't mind..
I really love your brabus ML !
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I really love your brabus ML !
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Originally Posted by esputmono
yes, can you please send it to my email with some pictures too if you don't mind..
I really love your brabus ML !
my email is
sfkrew@hotmail.com
I really love your brabus ML !
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my email is
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Hey Richard, wow you have some nice cars there man! Did you get the lowering at f1? You still go there right?
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Flipsonic,
Great info!!! I will check first thing tommor. AM, I'm shacking at the girlfriend's house tonite
However, I no longer have the 18" oem wheels...they are now replaced with 22" Brabus mono 6s and 265/35/22 on all four corners. I may change the rears to 295/30/22, but will decide after the Brabus springs.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/Brabus2/DSC00721.jpg)
Great info!!! I will check first thing tommor. AM, I'm shacking at the girlfriend's house tonite
![naughty](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
However, I no longer have the 18" oem wheels...they are now replaced with 22" Brabus mono 6s and 265/35/22 on all four corners. I may change the rears to 295/30/22, but will decide after the Brabus springs.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/Brabus2/DSC00721.jpg)
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nice ride
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
Richard, when are you posting pics of your lowered ML500?
I apologize for the delay on the snap shots, during the past few days the unexpected Chatsworth/West Hills fires had us in the Porter Ranch area very worried that it may move towards our direction.
I did have the Brabus springs installed last Monday, clock some miles on the vehicle and hope the springs settle...currently the gap in the front is now 4.25" (prior to lowering - 6") and the rear gap is now 4.75" (prior to lowering - 7")
I will try to get you some pictures ASAP.
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Also, during the spring install we test fitted the W163 ML430 F&R Brembo Gran Turismo BBKs...unfortunately the brackets did not fit, a Brembo tech was at hand during the test fit he stated it would cost $1600 for a custom bracket alone
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Originally Posted by LorinserCClass
Hey Richard, wow you have some nice cars there man! Did you get the lowering at f1? You still go there right?
I always admire the way you mod your rides!!! Tastefully done
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I'll probably swing by F1 sometime next week and have Jason drop the ML another inch or so...hope to see you there!
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Originally Posted by alex@modbargains
rich my man, love the new ride
you should pay your old buddies in w210 section a visit still, hahaahha
22's on a ML............pimp!
you should pay your old buddies in w210 section a visit still, hahaahha
22's on a ML............pimp!
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Yes, I do miss many of the loyal friends in the W210 section, I'll try to drop a dime now & then.
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The new ML is a fun cruiser :p
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Hey Alex buddy...glad to see your now a sponser, congrats it's well deserved! Is this new venture a sister company of BNB? Best of luck to you
Yes, I do miss many of the loyal friends in the W210 section, I'll try to drop a dime now & then.
The new ML is a fun cruiser :p
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Yes, I do miss many of the loyal friends in the W210 section, I'll try to drop a dime now & then.
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The new ML is a fun cruiser :p
ride's looking good bud!!!! vette/ml, what else is in store?