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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Trying to decide Brabus or Renntech

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Old 04-20-2006, 03:08 AM
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Trying to decide Brabus or Renntech

hey guys i am new here and i would like to know your opinions regarding the Brabus and Renntech lowering modules... can you please spec out their differences and prices... and since i am from canada which dealer or company is willing to send them to me??? thanks alot in advance!
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Dont worry Ian, i talked to him about Carlsson already!
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Choose the Kleeman lowering module, it doesnt get any better.
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does anyone know how much the Kleemann lowering module go for??? retail???
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Guys, as far a I know ALL these modules have the EXACT same guts, just labeled different. I believe one company makes them for H&R, Kleemann, Carlsson, etc. and then they get private labeled.
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Correction, Carlsson manufactures its own lowering module. Brabus, Kleemann, Lorinser and Renntech are not manufactured in house.
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( Recommend Brabus )

Not coz I work there not coz I sell brabus stuff just coz I think brabus has the best reputation after market company for mercedes benz.

I have K8 in my E55 np!!! runs good and AWESOME! sadly I am selling it already gonna get something else not sure yet. Deciding SL55 vs 996tt or the new 997 C4
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RennTech has their own module

Originally Posted by adam@kronen
Correction, Carlsson manufactures its own lowering module. Brabus, Kleemann, Lorinser and Renntech are not manufactured in house.
Not true anymore. RennTech has their own Lowering Module. In addition, it is digital (has 4 microprocessors), adjust sensors individually (8-position rotary switches) and functions on all MB, Airmatic or ABC (selected by another rotary switch). Check it out, you can also see their user manual:
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/Show_Sus_Low.html
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Well it was true until 2 weeks ago! Anyways, i will tout both carlsson and renntech ELM.
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i've heard good things about the new renntech lowering module. and if i'm not mistaken, they cost less too!
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Renntech module function switch

My apology, I misstated the function of the rotary switch selector, it is not OFF vs. AirMatic vs. ABC, but rather:

*** Position 0 (LED is steadily ON):
Lowering module disabled, car is in Stock height


*** Position 1 (LED blinks, module active):
Any vehicle with 3 height sensors. This also means the installer had to cut either 3 or 6 wires.


*** Position 2 (LED blinks, module active):
ANY vehicle with 4 height sensors. This also means the installer had to cut 4 wires.
NOTE: This DOES NOT simply mean only ABC as wrongly mentioned. For example 251 chassis (R) is an AirMatic but has 4 sensors, therefore is also using function position 2.

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