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SL/R230: Lowering R230 Using Adjustable Links - Video

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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Lowering R230 Using Adjustable Links - Video

Hey Guys I just Lowered my SL500 It was an easy 2 hr project.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Here is a short video I made.


I don't know if I posted the video right.
Thanks
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 11:44 PM
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Nice! Just wondering but where did you pick up those adjustable links?
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 05:14 AM
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Hows the ride?
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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Rides really nice. Went over some speed bumps with no problems.
So far so Good.
I love it.
Thanks for nice comments.
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Thanks, my ABC warning light comes on and goes off if I hit a bump too hard so I was wondering.
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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Nice--thanks for the video!
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sebastian402
Rides really nice. Went over some speed bumps with no problems.
So far so Good.
I love it.
Thanks for nice comments.
@sebastian402.. need updates please ...How your tires wearing on the inner treads ???
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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No problems with tire wear.
Definitely noticeable difference in appearance.
I love it so far.
Did about 5k miles.
Thanks for nice comments.
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Originally Posted by fxrs1955
Thanks, my ABC warning light comes on and goes off if I hit a bump too hard so I was wondering.
check your ABC fluid level.
I had no problems with ABC light coming on.

Thanks
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 01:46 AM
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Check your accumulators. If they are going bad they are unable to absorb the bumps and it sends pressure spikes through your ABC system.
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