Lowering E55 question help
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Lowering E55 question help
I lowered my e55 with washers, I just noticed that the one tire is .50 inch lower than the other 3. what is the problem? Is it a broken strut or something? Any advise. Should I swap the washers and go with a renntech lowering module?
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'03 E55, Range Rover Sport Supercharged, Ducati 748R
let me guess...your driver's side rear is 1/2" lower than the passenger's side rear.
this is a problem i've seen with most airmatics, whether it be an e500 or an e55 and it can't be cured by any electronic lowering module because both rears are controlled by the same sensor...not individually like the fronts.
if this isn't your problem the disregard what I just said and give some more details.
*edited to correct my dyslexia
this is a problem i've seen with most airmatics, whether it be an e500 or an e55 and it can't be cured by any electronic lowering module because both rears are controlled by the same sensor...not individually like the fronts.
if this isn't your problem the disregard what I just said and give some more details.
*edited to correct my dyslexia
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There are sensors under the hood area that also play a role in leveling your car.I could be wrong but one of them might be off.I have heard from others that even from the factory these cars arent exactly level.They can be close to perfect but it takes some time and a star diag to do it correctly.Make sure the car is on as close to perfectly flat ground when measuring,obviously.
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if others have a solution to this i would love to hear it. i just don't see it being possible with both rears being controlled by the same main sensor.
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I see these posts frequently. Why lower a car that is already low when purchased. Will anyone spend a few minutes to explain the real benefit of this to me? Thanks so much...
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From the day I purchased my car, the driver side sat lower and this was before any modding. After doing the Star lowering and adding Jangy's modified front links, the car still sits lower on the driver's side. I could add a washer on the passenger side front link to even it out, maybe. I wonder if the car levels itself once it's moving.
i think most poeple don't notice it on a normal car because the gap is so much larger. once they lower it, the gap is reduced or taken away altogether and there's an easy reference point now with the tire right there.
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My sig pic is a perfect example. That picture shows a small gap on the passenger side but on the driver side, the wheel is right at the fender.
Here's a pic from the other side of the car. The camera was below the wheel and there is a bit of a shadow but you can see that the driver side sits flush with the fender
Here's a pic from the other side of the car. The camera was below the wheel and there is a bit of a shadow but you can see that the driver side sits flush with the fender
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I have the same exact problem, both with my car and my dad's. Both are lowered via adjustable links, drives me crazy. As mentioned above I did adjust the front right to be a little lower and that helped the rear out, but if you look closely it is noticeable just not as obvious as before.
Damn German cars, my M3 is the same way with the rear right being lower, can't adjust since its just lowering springs
Damn German cars, my M3 is the same way with the rear right being lower, can't adjust since its just lowering springs
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Because it looks much better and lowers the centre of gravity so, in theory, helps handling. Some 'slam' the car and others just lower it a bit.
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No longer stock '06 E55, A3 3.2 Quattro, GLE 400d, R107 280SL, Golf Polo
My "Stock" 06 E55 sometimes has one rear slightly higher/lower than the other ... stays for a while but settles eventually...
Not great and its probably why we dont get the full ABC system as this would need sensors for all wheels...
Not great and its probably why we dont get the full ABC system as this would need sensors for all wheels...
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The rear can be different from side to side on the E & CLS after lowering because the front is not set up correctly. Its like a teader tauder effect. (not sure if I spelt that right). Anyhow, if the front right is lower then the front left the rear left will be higher then the rear right.
Make the front as level as possible and you will see how the rear will balance out.
PS keep in mind that after lowering move the car back and forth, even raise it up and down to get the sensors working. If you are a heavy set person, 200lbs + the drivers side will raise up almost 1/4 inch.
I have lowered countless vehicles and encountered numerous scenarios.
Make the front as level as possible and you will see how the rear will balance out.
PS keep in mind that after lowering move the car back and forth, even raise it up and down to get the sensors working. If you are a heavy set person, 200lbs + the drivers side will raise up almost 1/4 inch.
I have lowered countless vehicles and encountered numerous scenarios.
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Star machine can cure this problem I believe!...as it lowers each corner individually!
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The rear can be different from side to side on the E & CLS after lowering because the front is not set up correctly. Its like a teader tauder effect. (not sure if I spelt that right). Anyhow, if the front right is lower then the front left the rear left will be higher then the rear right.
Make the front as level as possible and you will see how the rear will balance out.
PS keep in mind that after lowering move the car back and forth, even raise it up and down to get the sensors working. If you are a heavy set person, 200lbs + the drivers side will raise up almost 1/4 inch.
I have lowered countless vehicles and encountered numerous scenarios.
Make the front as level as possible and you will see how the rear will balance out.
PS keep in mind that after lowering move the car back and forth, even raise it up and down to get the sensors working. If you are a heavy set person, 200lbs + the drivers side will raise up almost 1/4 inch.
I have lowered countless vehicles and encountered numerous scenarios.
