Anyone lower their 65s? If so with what kit?
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W221 S65 AMG
Anyone lower their 65s? If so with what kit?
I lowered my E55 for about $400 via a local tuner. I was told that the MBenz STAR diagnostic tool will lower your car but it will reset after a few cycles. Anyone know if there is truth to that?
What other kits are out there? I have alot of wheel gap and it looks bad, just want to drop the car 3/4th of an inch in front/back.
thanks
What other kits are out there? I have alot of wheel gap and it looks bad, just want to drop the car 3/4th of an inch in front/back.
thanks
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Links are the way to go. Set em once and your good. Will not ever change. Make the vehicle have what ever stance you like. Can always return it back to stock and sell the kit when done.
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if done properly by a MBTech, you can successfully lower your s63/65 via STAR. my s63 is lowered via STAR.
and yes, initially the car did go back to stock height many times after it was lowered within 5 minutes. however the tech figured out how to do it properly and havent had a problem with it since.
and yes, initially the car did go back to stock height many times after it was lowered within 5 minutes. however the tech figured out how to do it properly and havent had a problem with it since.
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if done properly by a MBTech, you can successfully lower your s63/65 via STAR. my s63 is lowered via STAR.
and yes, initially the car did go back to stock height many times after it was lowered within 5 minutes. however the tech figured out how to do it properly and havent had a problem with it since.
and yes, initially the car did go back to stock height many times after it was lowered within 5 minutes. however the tech figured out how to do it properly and havent had a problem with it since.
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I lowered my S65 AMG with Star Diag this time around.
I used to have the RENNtech V2 lowering module on my S500 and S600 and it was great!
The Star Diag method let me lower it to this height:
I used to have the RENNtech V2 lowering module on my S500 and S600 and it was great!
The Star Diag method let me lower it to this height:
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I've asked Renntech to consider modifying the unit to disable it if the console height adjustment buttons are pressed. My feeling is that if I press the console button to raise the car it should raise relative to stock, not the lowered height. That way I get maximum clearance. The 1mph trick is the next best thing.
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2005 AMG E55
if done properly by a MBTech, you can successfully lower your s63/65 via STAR. my s63 is lowered via STAR.
and yes, initially the car did go back to stock height many times after it was lowered within 5 minutes. however the tech figured out how to do it properly and havent had a problem with it since.
and yes, initially the car did go back to stock height many times after it was lowered within 5 minutes. however the tech figured out how to do it properly and havent had a problem with it since.
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I've never understood why people choose to go with renntech, star, etc and deal with all the trials and tribulations of the software. I've used the links from adjustable air ride for both of my 65s......they take 20-30min to install and require a floor jack and a pair of pliers....that's all. They're fully adjustable, they're cheap, a joke to install, and you can raise the car back up to stock height with a press of the factory "raise" button on the dash. Why wouldn't you use the links? Maybe I'm missing something, but to me the links are a complete no brainer, but to each their own. 
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where can "links" be aquired for a 2008 s63 ? i really like where bysa196's coming from, it makes so much sense to spend much less money and use that towards wheels, ecu or some other more impacting mod
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