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I Need To Lower My S500/ Lowering Options????

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Old 10-05-2007, 07:51 PM
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I Need To Lower My S500/ Lowering Options????

OK You guys convinced me about lowering my car, what is the best easiest way to lower my ride 1" inch or so less than stock?
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http://www.adjustableairride.com/

$250

or you can do it yourself some cheap method with a Bolt for 10 cents lol. you can search it here or smthig lol.

But i would do the $250 kit.
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http://www.adjustableairride.com/

$250

or you can do it yourself some cheap method with a Bolt for 10 cents lol. you can search it here or smthig lol.

But i would do the $250 kit.
why the bloody hell do i need the abc sport suspension?
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how easy is that ajustableairride kit to install does it come with instructions, and how much does it lower the car???
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Originally Posted by icwater
why the bloody hell do i need the abc sport suspension?
What are you talking about?
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What are you talking about?
currently available on the following models

Bentley Continental GT 2004 - 2007
Mercedes Benz CL Class 2000 - 2006
Mercedes Benz CL Class 2007
Mercedes Benz SL Class 2003 - 2007
Mercedes Benz S Class 2000 - 2006 All models with "ABC Sport" suspension
Mercedes Benz S Class 2007 All models with "ABC Sport" suspension
Mercedes Benz S Class 2007 550 without "ABC Sport" suspension
Mercedes Benz E Class 2003 - 2007
Mercedes Benz CLS Class 2006 - 2007
Mercedes Benz ML Class 2006 - 2007
Mercedes Benz GL Class 2006 - 2007
Mercedes Benz R Class 2006 - 2007
Porsche Cayenne 2003 - 2008
Volkswagen Touareg 2004 - 2007

i have a 2000 s430 without the abc sport
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look way at the bottom lol it says for 2000-2006 s class without ABC suspension
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doh, though it does say contact for details i wonder what the details are. but thanks for pointing that out
Old 10-06-2007, 12:05 AM
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u can lower it as much as you like...i lowered mine with the adjustable links and the front dropped about 1.5" front and 1" rear...approx....got rid of the wheel gap so theres only a 1 finger gap now...john installed them for me because hes local and it took him all of 15 mins with a jack and ratchet...wheels didnt even have to come off..
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I contacted them long ago, they told me smthing liek that the 2000 model you only need 3 linkas not sure, just write and meail they will reply qucik with your soulution.

P.s how do you know if you have ABC sport suspension?
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Originally Posted by Gondon
I contacted them long ago, they told me smthing liek that the 2000 model you only need 3 linkas not sure, just write and meail they will reply qucik with your soulution.

P.s how do you know if you have ABC sport suspension?
look where the airmatic button is along with the lock/unlock button..on that strip of buttons there should be on that reads "abc sport"...
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john emailed me back he said my rear is already ajustable that all i need is the front two links. i might have a local shop put these on....
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so with this kit i can slam it like benznodubs? and put it back up when i like?
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so with this kit i can slam it like benznodubs? and put it back up when i like?
ask John

also i tohught all S classes came with Sport mode and reg mode, where you can lift and lower w/ push of a button.
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yea u can,,,
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i bought john lowering links they should be here in 10 days...
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Thanks every one for the replies!!!

From what I've seen in the years from 2000 - 2006 the S430's and 500's are not ABC Sport equipt. The 55's, 600's & 65's are. In 2007 and up its a $4000 Cdn. option in the 550. Without it there are 3 links but the rear is not adjustable like the previous years. Once again the 63, 600 & 65 have it standard.

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john you have CLK63 black series?balllin!
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john you have CLK63 black series?balllin!

No its just the covertable one. The Black series isn't even out in Canada yet.
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i got johns lowering links anybody install these themselves, cuz i unscrewed the bolt and screwed it back in and lost the original point and i dont know....how easy it is to put in, anybody put it in themselves?

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