mcbaes72

10/10/05 - Bought an '01 MB S500 w/ 32K mi. w/ clean CarFax report for $39K OTD (I thought this was a good price). Recently, I tinted the windows 35% this past weekend and I'm waiting for these 2-pc. split 5-spoke MB wheels w/ Toyo T1-R tires to be shipped to my house. Front: 19x8.5, 245/40 & Rear: 19x9.5, 275/35. I'll post a pic once they're installed.

Other than tinting and wheels/tires, my only other mod I'm thinking about is lowering my suspension. I've seen the brand Brabus mentioned in some posts. Is this better than the one Eibach sells (see link)? Brabus sounds better, but more $$$$. Any other recommendations for improving suspension like sway bars, etc?? This is my 1st MB ever (previously owned BMW 540i & Audi A6 2.7T). So, any advice is greatly appreciated. TIA.

http://www.racerwheel.com/e27-2568-810.html

mcbaes72

I found this link. It's a sale price for Brabus Lowering Module + front & rear sway bars for $1695. Anyone order this before or know someone who has?

http://eec-online.com/add_to_cart.ph...41581e0df2b1af

mcbaes72

Never mind, I've decided to sell the S500 instead.

CE750

this has to be the most interesting thread I've read on this forum yet..


You just talked yourself out of a car you just bought? why?

raymond g-

xackly.... ?!

mcbaes72

I may or may not sell it. But I already decided not to lower it anymore because I have an extended warranty and I doubt they'll cover any suspension repairs in the future if it's modded. So, for now, I'm driving in SportII mode (stiffest damper setting) and enjoying the ride for as long as I can.

But if I do sell it, I'm going back to a sporty, mid-size sedan like an E500 4matic or an Audi A6 w/ Quattro.