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RENNTECH ELM Lowring Module
09-20-2011, 01:18 PM
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09-20-2011, 02:14 PM
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this is a DIY for ppl want to see before installing
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...te-diyers.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...te-diyers.html
Hey! That's my DIY and I can report today that my Renntech V2 is still working, with its remote, as perfectly as the day I did the install and powered it up for the very first time.
If you like to diddle with your ride height settings, whether sitting still or blasting down the road, this module version is the way to go.
09-23-2011, 03:06 PM
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It was mentioned earlier in a few threads on MB World that the V2 lowering module being discussed is the same lowering module we sell and is just a "relabeled" and "resold" unit. The V2 lowering module was developed in conjunction with Programa and was sold in partnership with them. These units were phased out about 2 years ago with the development of our V3 lowering module.
We choose the V3 as the successor to the V2 for several key reasons:
Current consumption:
The V2 module utilizes 60mA of power, which was cut in half with the development of the V3 units which use a mere 30mA of current. This decrease in power consumption improves vehicle battery life as well as strain on the vehicle's sensitive electronic and charging system.
Adjustment Increments:
The V3 unit allows for more precise adjustments at all four corners of the vehicle. The V2 module adjusted ride height in 5mm increments where the V3 allows precise 1mm increments at all four corners. This is would be an important factor for adjustments such as suspension alignments and corner weighting. The V3 units also allows multiple preset height adjustment settings to be stored e.g. show,sport,stock, etc. so setting can be changed on the fly with the use of a laptop or remote.
Maximum Lowering:
The V2 unit allow a total lowering of vehicles suspension at a 50mm maximum. The V3 unit will allows the vehicle to sit as low as possible, even on the bump stops if that is what the customer so desired (though this is not recommended). This is an important factor for vehicles such as the ML/GL class with significantly more wheel gap where say an 80mm lowering gives the suspension a sporty, low look.
Speed-Dependent Lowering:
Speed lowering on the V2 module was limited to only a few select models and required the use of the remote. The V3 module allows speed-dependent lowering on all models and functions with or without the remote.
Module Dimensions: The V2 units were significantly larger units (90mm x 70mm x 35mm) which make installation in tight areas (such as underneath kick panels, or in tight trunk areas) a bit difficult. The V3 module is extremely compact (40mm x 65mm x 25mm) making its installation and mounting location much easier.
Installation:
The V3 module is extremely easy to install with first timers with basic mechanical ability around 20 minutes to fully install, test and button up. Its installation is almost half that required with the V2 as the V3 has a single connector which functions with the factory harness
I hope this has clarified the significant differences between these two units and helps to identify the current V3 modules many improvements over any and all other lowering modules on the market today.
A link to our V3 module can be found here:
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/www/node/229
Thanks for everyone's continued interest and support of our products
-The team at RENNtech
We choose the V3 as the successor to the V2 for several key reasons:
Current consumption:
The V2 module utilizes 60mA of power, which was cut in half with the development of the V3 units which use a mere 30mA of current. This decrease in power consumption improves vehicle battery life as well as strain on the vehicle's sensitive electronic and charging system.
Adjustment Increments:
The V3 unit allows for more precise adjustments at all four corners of the vehicle. The V2 module adjusted ride height in 5mm increments where the V3 allows precise 1mm increments at all four corners. This is would be an important factor for adjustments such as suspension alignments and corner weighting. The V3 units also allows multiple preset height adjustment settings to be stored e.g. show,sport,stock, etc. so setting can be changed on the fly with the use of a laptop or remote.
Maximum Lowering:
The V2 unit allow a total lowering of vehicles suspension at a 50mm maximum. The V3 unit will allows the vehicle to sit as low as possible, even on the bump stops if that is what the customer so desired (though this is not recommended). This is an important factor for vehicles such as the ML/GL class with significantly more wheel gap where say an 80mm lowering gives the suspension a sporty, low look.
Speed-Dependent Lowering:
Speed lowering on the V2 module was limited to only a few select models and required the use of the remote. The V3 module allows speed-dependent lowering on all models and functions with or without the remote.
Module Dimensions: The V2 units were significantly larger units (90mm x 70mm x 35mm) which make installation in tight areas (such as underneath kick panels, or in tight trunk areas) a bit difficult. The V3 module is extremely compact (40mm x 65mm x 25mm) making its installation and mounting location much easier.
Installation:
The V3 module is extremely easy to install with first timers with basic mechanical ability around 20 minutes to fully install, test and button up. Its installation is almost half that required with the V2 as the V3 has a single connector which functions with the factory harness
I hope this has clarified the significant differences between these two units and helps to identify the current V3 modules many improvements over any and all other lowering modules on the market today.
A link to our V3 module can be found here:
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/www/node/229
Thanks for everyone's continued interest and support of our products
-The team at RENNtech
09-23-2011, 06:34 PM
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Hardly worth the huge cost difference. Whos making them for you now and how much are you gouging people for them. From the looks of things, at one point you were making close to 800 a module and that my friend is a complete rip off. People always said renntech is just overpriced stuff. This is a perfect example, you bought a module, put your name on it and wacked people 800 a POP. There are people in jail for that crap, we call them mafia. Thanks for the post and clarifying you sold a part for a huge profit here to fellow members. You should be proud. I feel stupid because I paid 1200 for one from you a few years ago. Kinda makes me sick to my stomach I paid that much for a part that wasn't even yours knowing what I know now.
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09-26-2011, 09:21 AM
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In the interest of full disclosure, the E55 only has one (1) rear ride height sensor so the rear individual corners are not individually adjustable with either the v2 or v3 modules.
09-26-2011, 12:56 PM
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Thats the best part of above post. They dont know what they are talking about because they dont make the thing. They just buy them and put thier name on them for double the cost. I remember asking them that question when I bought my first one and the guy had no idea what the crap I was talking about and that is simply because they do not make the part and have no idea about it. But you are exactly right and it is what I tell everyone, on the 55s the front two corners are adjustable seperatly and the rears move as one.
09-26-2011, 07:13 PM
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I have the V3 on my car but If I could go back I would have got the V2 with remote, thats the way to go, f**k that laptop BS, smoking deal right here, even if it doesn't have the Renntech name on it.
