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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 01:53 AM
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here's my car lowered with links today:

Now that's one fresh benz!
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here's the link to a thread with some info on the roof module
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very nice sl
George lemme know a couple of weeks ahead of time when you plan on coming back around my way...I'll order those links and when we're up at Scott's maybe we could do the links there with a lift, much easier! Figure we'll be there for my resonators and whatever work your planning on gettin done...

these cars are looking too good with these links!!!
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Originally Posted by m4xm1l10n
Sunir you will love it , got me a set of SL55 pipes , so am in business
Max I'm from MD close to Rockville and south of Bmore maybe 20 mins, George came down here to pick up the exhaust so he's familiar with this area...you should coordinate to come down...meet Scott maybe talk about doing some custom exhaust work for ya as well...heck with the few of us there we should be able to do my links in no time and get some exhaust work done for each of us in short order!

edit: just saw u have SL55 pipes and tips, he could weld those bad boys up but you're gonna need to mod your rear bumper cover...it's gonna look hot though...
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Originally Posted by Sunir
George lemme know a couple of weeks ahead of time when you plan on coming back around my way...I'll order those links and when we're up at Scott's maybe we could do the links there with a lift, much easier! Figure we'll be there for my resonators and whatever work your planning on gettin done...

these cars are looking too good with these links!!!
no problem Sunir, I'll keep you posted
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Max I'm from MD close to Rockville and south of Bmore maybe 20 mins, George came down here to pick up the exhaust so he's familiar with this area...you should coordinate to come down...meet Scott maybe talk about doing some custom exhaust work for ya as well...heck with the few of us there we should be able to do my links in no time and get some exhaust work done for each of us in short order!

edit: just saw u have SL55 pipes and tips, he could weld those bad boys up but you're gonna need to mod your rear bumper cover...it's gonna look hot though...
oh man what a ride that would be for me
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FreshBenz
here's my car lowered with links today:






NICE
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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here's the link to a thread with some info on the roof module
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very nice sl
Very good info, Thanks GQA
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pretty soon Mercedes will be offering the links as an option
NO MORE STOCK HEIGHT SL'S ON THE ROAD!!
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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pretty soon Mercedes will be offering the links as an option
NO MORE STOCK HEIGHT SL'S ON THE ROAD!!
yep
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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What are your thoughts about lowering cars using these links ?

http://www.adjustableairride.com/index.php
checkout Midwest Controls online to fabricate (4) HEIM joints stainless steel with adjustable turnbukles for fractional height adjustment
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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checkout Midwest Controls online to fabricate (4) HEIM joints stainless steel with adjustable turnbukles for fractional height adjustment
Check out what ?
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by m4xm1l10n
Check out what ?

Max,

sorry, i thought i replied to formum in lieu of your post. Apologize for the confusion.

Midwest Controls has quality HEIM joints and misc threaded hardware to fabricate quite simply, lowering links. Cost is about $75 for stainless and aluminum.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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o ok too late for me now as i already have them . but i need them for my S class . two for the fronts , rears are already adjustable . How can i get info on this ?
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by m4xm1l10n
o ok too late for me now as i already have them . but i need them for my S class . two for the fronts , rears are already adjustable . How can i get info on this ?
go to www.midwestcontrols.com to see what you need to fabricate each link. there are many ways to do it and different material you can use from steel, aluminum to stainless steel 10-32 machine screw size should work best, but parts go up to 1/2" in size with metric parts as well.

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Originally Posted by m4xm1l10n
o ok too late for me now as i already have them . but i need them for my S class . two for the fronts , rears are already adjustable . How can i get info on this ?

here are te HEIM joints i used "male \ male with 90 degree units. you will need (8) 10-32 x 4" machine screws and hex "stop" nuts and (8) hex essin nuts "nuts with plastic inserts" they act like lock washers. All can be purchased at home depot or lowes in stainless steel or steel.

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USD $2.55
USD $20.40
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HAHAHAH It might sounds strange but a rather pay the money for those links . just makes me feel safer .thanks anyway
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Badr1
go to www.midwestcontrols.com to see what you need to fabricate each link. there are many ways to do it and different material you can use from steel, aluminum to stainless steel 10-32 machine screw size should work best, but parts go up to 1/2" in size with metric parts as well.

good luck

Do you mean this company?

http://www.midwestcontrol.com/catdis...ort.php?pg=229

http://www.midwestcontrol.com/237.php
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HAHAHAH It might sounds strange but a rather pay the money for those links . just makes me feel safer .thanks anyway
I was going to use some of those extra screws that came with my IKEA cupboard...
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You can go as low as you like it's safe but also commonsense , if too low you'll bottom out and the ride quality is bad and bumpy . I went 1" all around so 3mm difference from the stock links in the front (longer) and 2mm in the rear (shorter) and i love the looks and the ride is perfect



do you mean 2 to 3 mm from teh "stock links" as in teh OEM non-adjustable "original links?
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yes, but use female HEIM - TURNBUCKLE JOINTS.
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do you mean 2 to 3 mm from teh "stock links" as in teh OEM non-adjustable "original links?
I did 3mm longer than the stock links in the front and about 2mm shorter in the rear . i have little less than 1" drop on my car but i'm thinking on going lower a bit .
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Originally Posted by m4xm1l10n
I did 3mm longer than the stock links in the front and about 2mm shorter in the rear . i have little less than 1" drop on my car but i'm thinking on going lower a bit .

u can go a lot lower, slam that ****. my SL is slammed and its only bumpy at slow speeds, like under 10 mph. the ride is good just gotta be very careful!
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How much does the car raise (OEM) every time you press the button?

I am trying to figure out how much I want to lower my car exactly. (The goal is have the middle setting close to the factory low setting at most).
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