SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Lowering SL55 (06)
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Lowering SL55 (06)
Yes I have searched and I have read numerous threads, but there does not seem to be any concensus on the issue:
Links (inexpensive) vs. Renntech vs. Kleeman vs. Brabus (all $1400-$2k) vs. Starr(MB tech)???
Can someone please shed some light on this issue...
I am handy DIY. I prefer not to cut/splice into existing wiring. I want to lower anothe 1/2-1inch max. I do not want it slammed. I just want it to look the way it should have come from the factory. I do not want a whole ton of new headaches i.e. alignments, camber kits, etc.
Oh, and I plan to swap out the horrible AMG multispoke 18s that came on the car with 19s or 20s...
As always - thanks for your input
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Links (inexpensive) vs. Renntech vs. Kleeman vs. Brabus (all $1400-$2k) vs. Starr(MB tech)???
Can someone please shed some light on this issue...
I am handy DIY. I prefer not to cut/splice into existing wiring. I want to lower anothe 1/2-1inch max. I do not want it slammed. I just want it to look the way it should have come from the factory. I do not want a whole ton of new headaches i.e. alignments, camber kits, etc.
Oh, and I plan to swap out the horrible AMG multispoke 18s that came on the car with 19s or 20s...
As always - thanks for your input
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I had the same questions... after installing my 20s I eventually just went with lowering links and have been very happy with them. I figured it was a minimal investment and if I wasn't happy with them they're easy to swap back to stock.
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I use the links. Works fine (100%) and I , I !! can adjust it all I want. When ever I want.
PS, 1/2" isnt going to accomplish anything. You'll go lower.
PS, 1/2" isnt going to accomplish anything. You'll go lower.
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Agreed, you'll probably go lower... I was lazy and didn't install them myself, but from what I've heard here on the forums, it's not that difficult a job. You just need to be careful removing the old ones. Suspension buttons continue to work as expected.
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We lower the cars mostly with the STAR system. However, every so often we will get a car that refuses to respond. In those cases we have used links, and then fine tuned the height and suspension with STAR.
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Hey SRQlaw,I have a set of Hre 547 19 for your sl55.They are darker then gunmetal almost black.They have 245 40 19 PS2 front and 275 35 19 PS2 rear with 70% life.I'll give you a good deal if you pick them up.I don't want to have to ship them.I in south Fl 3hr away.$2,300 cash if you pick them up.
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Just to clarify - I spoke with John at Adjustable Air Ride (www.adjustableairride.com)
His links are $299.00 plus shipping. And, yes I bought some. Will have later this week and hope to post some decent pics next week.
For anyone in the market - John was very professional and easy to deal with.
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Just to clarify - I spoke with John at Adjustable Air Ride (www.adjustableairride.com)
His links are $299.00 plus shipping. And, yes I bought some. Will have later this week and hope to post some decent pics next week.
For anyone in the market - John was very professional and easy to deal with.
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I installed the links on my 09 Silver Arrow edition SL and a few months later took advantage of the huge discounts being offered on brand new SL63's here in South Florida. Rather than order another set of links, at the time of trade-in the dealer allowed me to use a lift in the service department to transfer them to the new car and install the OEM links on the trade-in. As on the Silver Arrow, I adjusted them for about 1" lower in the rear and 3/4" lower in front. The car sits nice and level and can still be raised about 3/4" using the console button, or lowered an equal amount. My normal setting is with one of the two indicators lit, which is right in the midddle. No matter whether links or modules, the ECM is being led to believe the car is sitting at a height that it really isn't, and adjusts the struts accordingly. Using the STAR system actually tells the ECM to seek a particular level. The end result is the same other than links and modules cause the ECM to not recognize the level at which the car is sitting dangerously low. Adjusting the height via the STAR system will not allow adjustment to what it considers dangerously low levels. I prefer the links because it is a simple, easily reversible, mechanical solution.
