any new info on lowering...

Aug 11, 2003 | 04:37 PM

Kerr

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any new info on lowering...

Just wondering if anyone has come up with a new way or kit, to drop a S class with out buying that $2,XXX kit. Also any one had any more luck on getthing the factory computer switched to all countrys setting or what ever it was that lowered it .5

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Shawn

Aug 12, 2003 | 01:45 AM

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This one did not use the $2,xxx lowering kit you mentioned.

Aug 12, 2003 | 02:03 AM

shaggy982

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if you get the performance products catalog, you'll find that RB Tech has a lowering kit available for the S class for roughly $300. If you find out how to program the computer to lower a half inch please let me know. thanks

Aug 12, 2003 | 01:08 PM

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stephens in the E55 section was going to post pics of the DAS computer screens showing how to lower via computer. Haqven't seen them yet.
The trick seems to be getting the lowered settings to stick. My dealer tried to lower one, but it soon reverted to normal height. There apparently is a way to input new settings (voltages) for the electonic sensors to keep it lowered.

Aug 12, 2003 | 04:46 PM

jl88

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I've posted many times about lowering airmatic/ABC cars. There is the software solution and the hardware solution.

Aug 13, 2003 | 12:57 AM

shaggy982

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jl, where abouts can you get the software in order to make the drop?

Aug 13, 2003 | 12:15 PM

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THose are sweet rims! Check with H&R i just got mine yesterday, puttin em on when I get my new wheels in 2 weeks.

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Aug 13, 2003 | 11:22 PM

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Re: any new info on lowering...

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Originally posted by Kerr
Just wondering if anyone has come up with a new way or kit, to drop a S class with out buying that $2,XXX kit. Also any one had any more luck on getthing the factory computer switched to all countrys setting or what ever it was that lowered it .5

thanks
Shawn

Here is the link to some instructions on how to lower an E class. Don't know if the S is exactly the same, but they are all pretty similar w/ the airmatic. The sensors may be in a slightly different place. Did this myself in a couple of hours. All you need is a couple of washers and a Dremel tool. Real easy if you are looking for a drop up to 1.5 inches. Any more and you will need further modifications or the software fix. This is free, easy and works great. Check out the following...
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...0&pagenumber=1