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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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Airmatic stiffness on 2008 GL450

Hi,
Is there any way to adjust the airmatic suspension to behave more "sporty"?

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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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no only if you have the GL550 it has sport botton
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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If you have the ADS (which was available with the Off-road package in 2008), then yes you can...if not, then you cannot adjust the air suspension.
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Blk04cobra1
If you have the ADS (which was available with the Off-road package in 2008), then yes you can...if not, then you cannot adjust the air suspension.
hes right also
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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I know that ADS in combination with Off-Road package has the sport button but I do not have this feature so I am looking for another way.

Maybe via SDS software or aftermarket tuning kit...
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Lowering GL550

I am looking to lower my GL550. The kits I have come up with: Kleemann, Carlsson, Renntech. Any thought on the better of the 3, or other suggestions? Was hoping to lower 1"-2". Would make a difference n suspension, ride, etc.?
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Originally Posted by dnur
I know that ADS in combination with Off-Road package has the sport button but I do not have this feature so I am looking for another way.
Fit stiffer shocks.
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