washer method question
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washer method question
Added 3 washers to lower front of my 2002 s500. Total thickness of all three washers was 4mm. Before washers were added I measured 27 7/8" from top of fenderwell to conrete. After adding the washers and starting to reset, to my suprise, no change. It still measures 27 7/8 inches. Anyone have an idea why the washer lowering method did not work for me? Thanks
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Added 3 washers to lower front of my 2002 s500. Total thickness of all three washers was 4mm. Before washers were added I measured 27 7/8" from top of fenderwell to conrete. After adding the washers and starting to reset, to my suprise, no change. It still measures 27 7/8 inches. Anyone have an idea why the washer lowering method did not work for me? Thanks
Another note is that I had to drive my car down the street and back before I noticed any change.
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Yes washer under the control arm. Also at lease drive it down your driveway and back. 3 washer is very minimial change.. I started with 4 now Im at 6 with stud extension mod.
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Yes, I put the washers on correctly under the A-arm. I did not lower the rear yet. I wanted to have a little more aggressive stance in the front. I drove the car about 500 miles this weekend, still no change.
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i have never tried 3 washers.. only started at 4.. however just throwing out a possibility that 3 washer may be just within the tolerance of the ecu self height adjustment.. .. Add another washer or 2 to see if it gets lower. Maker sure you can measure correctly. i just measure the wheel gap to the fender.
remove all the washers. drive a few hundred yards. measure..
Add 4 washers drive a few hundred yards and measure again.
You should have at lease 3/4 inch drop with 4 washers.
my car is dropped about 1.5 inch with 6 washers.
remove all the washers. drive a few hundred yards. measure..
Add 4 washers drive a few hundred yards and measure again.
You should have at lease 3/4 inch drop with 4 washers.
my car is dropped about 1.5 inch with 6 washers.
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