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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 05:16 PM
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Question ProgRama VS Renntech V3 lowering module?

I'd like to get Lomo M1 but my car is an 2004 with late 03 build so it won't work.
Is ProgRama ($950) as good as RENNtech V3($1395)?

http://programainc.com/categories.as...FcSc7QodAR2HBA

http://renntechmercedes.com/www/node/229
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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I don't know anything about the ProgRama unfortunately. I have an ELM that is very similar to the ReNNtech unit, but nearly half the price. If you are interested, I can PM you information on it.
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cal1
I don't know anything about the ProgRama unfortunately. I have an ELM that is very similar to the ReNNtech unit, but nearly half the price. If you are interested, I can PM you information on it.
PM'd. Thanks.
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Is the ProgRama the same as this unit that is sold through loweringmodule.com? Its called "Mercedes-Benz V2 Lowering Module WITH the V2 Remote Control bundled" (20mA draw)

http://loweringmodule.com/index.php/...e-wremote.html
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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I have the Programa in my SL and it works great. I have the device tucked away in my console to adjust if necessary. It was not difficult to install. Directions were good. It is very similar to the Renntech V2. I thought it was the same to be honest. Either way, it does the job and quite well.
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 06:14 AM
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Programa supplied the ELMs to Renntech. The V2 with remote from Programa is the same as what Renntech sold.
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by komp55
Programa supplied the ELMs to Renntech. The V2 with remote from Programa is the same as what Renntech sold.
So your post got me thinking. I have an ELM purchased through a guy that is also a forum member. The product came in a nondescript box with no names on it. The instructions had no names on it. I just looked at the control module and found in the "about" section that the unit is in fact programa. I guess if it said Renntech on it, it would have cost twice as much.
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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But this Programa v2/Renntech v2 is different than this Lowering Module v2 right?

http://loweringmodule.com/index.php/...e-wremote.html
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I would say it's identical.

I have the Programa in my CL and I love it. Great little system.
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by cal1
So your post got me thinking. I have an ELM purchased through a guy that is also a forum member. The product came in a nondescript box with no names on it. The instructions had no names on it. I just looked at the control module and found in the "about" section that the unit is in fact programa. I guess if it said Renntech on it, it would have cost twice as much.
These are the same units. If anyone is so inclined, here's a link to my DIY install that I posted in another of the forums here:

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...te-diyers.html
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