charles pearson

Hello to all, is there anyone who can point me in the right direction, I am ready to lower my car and I am wondering if there is a facility near or around the Richmond VA or D.C. area that will be able to assist me? I know "Veloce" can do it, but that would be too far for me to travel, thanks in advance.

okbarnett

I would buy the lowering likns. you can put them on and adjust it as many times as you want

charles pearson

Thanks, do you mean the ones from adjustableairride?

okbarnett

yes

allenjdmb

then I'd let an MB dealer do it with SDS. If there's an issue, you can always at least attempt to fall back on them. Have done it to the 5 SL's I have owned with no problems at all.

charles pearson

No Bro, I have an extended warranty on her, she is out of factory warranty, it's an 03.

infantry

sorry this is off topic charles but ... "BACK BLAST AREA CLEAR!!!!"

worked with 2-75th rangers in iraq, im with 25th ID hawaii. well not anymore i got blown up lol

charles pearson

"Roger That" Bro! I trust you are fairing well these day's. I just left Benning 2 years ago as a Ranger Instructor for about 4 years, I aslo spent 15 years in the Infantry and served with the 101'st and 82nd, now I gave up making 1SG to become an officer in the Army. LOL, A logistics officer, no more kicking down doors and slinging led for me bro, straight up pencil pusher now LMAO, Thanks for stopping by. I will always welcome a brother in arms, "Ranger's Lead The Way"!

sound 8

You must feel proud, you done your bit and I hope you are well.

sound 8

Do you realize the car lowers itself, over 60mph I think.
Also check your warranty, they don't like you modifying your car.
Best of luck.

charles pearson

Yes Sir I do, however I think that I will be going with the STAR system and seeing what that will turn out for me. Thanks for your reply, it's deeply appreciated. Charles.

sound 8

No problem.
If you get it done I'd like to know with some pics as well, I always wanted to do mine, but was too worried it might spoil the ride.

rsr911

May God Bless You!!!! Thank you both for your service!!!

charles pearson

Sure thing bro, I will get her nice and cleaned up and posted. At the moment I'm waiting on my tires to ship along with a brand new oem windshield. Than I will get the lowering done with the Star system and finally an all around alignment to complete the task.

I just put new 20" wheels on her and stepped up a notch in tire sizes:

255/30R20 (Front)
295/30R20 (Rear)

Wheels: (Euro 26)
8.5 wide (Front)
10.0 wide (Rear) with 25mm offset.

cal1

Charles and Infantry:

You guys are awesome. Thank you for keeping the greatest country in the world safe and free. Our armed forces are the best in the world because of motivated sharp people like you. I don’t stop and ponder just how blessed I am to be able to pursue the American dream both free and safe nearly enough. I can do this because of dedicated folks in the military.

I was raised to respect what our military does for us. My dad is a retired USMC colonel. He spent two tours in Viet Nam and won a Silver Star and two Bronze stars. He was once called a baby killer by a stupid relative of mine. I think today, we as a nation are a bit more thankful of the hard work and sacrifices made by the people in the US military, although we can never say thank you enough.

Thank you for keeping us free and safe.

charles pearson

Thank you kind Sir, However I do get a pay check lol, just doing my job, you would do it too if you were in my shoes. Besides there is nothing special about me, the special ones are those who didn't make it back!

Airmen Luchiano (U.S. Airforce Tac-P) KIA Schkin Afghanistan 2003
PFC. Dennis (U.S. Army 82ND ABN) KIA Schkin Afghanistan 2003
SGT. Checo (U.S. Army 82ND ABN) KIA Pakistan Border 2003

They paid the ultimate sacrifice!!!!

charles pearson

Thank you Sir, I lost my father in Vietnam. I salute your father and by the way, what happens in the bush stays in the bush. As for your relative, there are those out there that Know not what they say!

sound 8

Amen, it's a good job somebody is.

IngenereAMG

Charles: Those links are actually great. We have started using them in conjunction with the STAR system and the results have been brilliant!

Thanks for keeping us safe!

charles pearson

Thanks Dino, actually I just got the links yesterday and had them installed already w/out the star system, the car looks great and believe it or not, it rides and feels better than it use to. Very happy w the results, that guy who invented the links from adjustableairride is either a genius or a rocket scientist

charles pearson

By the way all, I sent the 295/30's back, they have entirely too much meat on them for a slick look. Instead I reordered the 295/25's don't make this mistake, I was fortunate to be able to send them back after driving on them for 80 miles for a full exchange. Once the weather breaks I will post pics of her so that you all can critique my ride.

infantry

sorry i just looked at this thread man. but yea brothers in arms. too bad you gotta be a POG but you know how it is, 1 year in the army is like 3 in civilian and 1 year in the infantry is like 9 in the civilian.

man. i miss everything about it. im still in at the moment, im doing physical therapy and learning to walk on my prosthetic here in san diego. it sucks yea, but i'm doing ok.

Not all wounds are physical though

sound 8

Hi Charles, so it's still as comfortable, how about some pics.

charles pearson

Hey Bro I'm not sweating it, I know what type of training I have under my belt, can nobody take that from me. Besides I will always be tactically and technically proficient no matter the circumstances and people like you and I are not made to be understood. Dude, I feel real bad about your situation with the prosthesis and all considering that I came out of both theaters of war with only minor injuries. I salute you bro just for the mere fact that you don't feel sorry for yourself and your holding your head high above ground level. Hit me up if there is anything that I can do for you, I mean it, whether it be logistically or plain old companionship. "Ranger's Lead The Way"!

Benz-O-Rama

If you're wheel is a 20X11, then the proper fitment should be 305/25/20, to keep overall rolling diameter the same as your stock wheels.

If on an 11" rear, the 295s will be a bit stretched, as they're just a tad too narrow.