S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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opinions on height

im going for an alignment this week...im debating whether or not i should lower the front a bit more...what do you guys think?......thanks





and a comparison pic...the height i was thinking...da boss' car

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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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On the second photo, the front could be a hair lower. However, the other pics the front looks fine. I am not sure why it seems that way?
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ssonss1
im going for an alignment this week...im debating whether or not i should lower the front a bit more...what do you guys think?......thanks





and a comparison pic...the height i was thinking...da boss' car
LOOKS FINE TO ME
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Keep height as is, get the alignment!
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Leave it. its too low and will not align properly anywayz.

for the tires, especailly the rear they will be toast on the inside with your car that low no matter what you do.
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Height is fine ...leave it
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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if you like the slammed look I would lower it a hair in the front.

But to most it will look super low already.

If you dont mind spending about $600 for both, KMAC makes a front and rear camber kit that supposedly adjusts way more than stock extentsion camber bolts and some of the some e46 bmw and w203 guys have had success with them.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by m4xm1l10n
LOOKS FINE TO ME
lower it!!
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ssonss1
im going for an alignment this week...im debating whether or not i should lower the front a bit more...what do you guys think?......thanks





and a comparison pic...the height i was thinking...da boss' car
Sorry wrong person. I would lower it. my wear is not bad at all. Aligned camber kit
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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thanks guys for the responses...my alignment appointments tomorrow...i ended up lowering it just one turn on the link...not as low as your da boss but its almost there...the car is perfectly leveled now...
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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thats soo low man. How do you drive that low??

Plus on top of that your car lowers after 65 km/h even more LOL
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Looks good
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Another question do you always drive in ABC sport mode or just regular? Doesn't seem to have enough suspension movement space anymore if you go over bumps...
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Another question do you always drive in ABC sport mode or just regular? Doesn't seem to have enough suspension movement space anymore if you go over bumps...
thanks again guys

i usually drive it with abc sport on but my pump is on its way out...i have the infamous humming under acceleration...so i dont have it on currently....the actually rides just fine...ive been over real big dips without a problem at highway speeds...it clears speed bumps just fine too...im happy with the height...i would have gone lower but john (adjustable air ride) he said dont go any lower it wont look good...i took his word for it...he adjusted em for me in like 5 mins....real good guy
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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can't stop looking at your car just love the drop I bet I can go lower...lol

btw I think you should paint your caliper
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by benz_addict
can't stop looking at your car just love the drop I bet I can go lower...lol

btw I think you should paint your caliper
yea i was actually thinking of painting them white...ill see this spring...as for lowering your car more...thats exactly why da boss' car made me wanna lower mine more...i think you should do it...it looks so slick in person...and you can always lift the car with a push of a button when needed


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