Adjustable air ride system to lower the car
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Adjustable air ride system to lower the car
Has anybody use this produt here?
Cost is 222$-250$ and you can choose how low you want to go. According to they site it doesn´t take more than one hour in labour.
Would like to hear some feedback from those who have use it.
http://www.adjustableairride.com/
J.Seven
Cost is 222$-250$ and you can choose how low you want to go. According to they site it doesn´t take more than one hour in labour.
Would like to hear some feedback from those who have use it.
http://www.adjustableairride.com/
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I have them on my car for over a year now. They work great!! Front is very easy to install. REar is very diffiucult if your not handy. I assume its an E your putting them on?
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Do a search, I think you can do the same thing with washers for $1.00
EDIT
Here you go 101 posts "How To"
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...asher+lowering
EDIT
Here you go 101 posts "How To"
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...asher+lowering
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I've read through most of the discussions on the topic on this board. Summarized, the most common alternatives written about are:
1) use Star Diagnostic system $$$ (dealer method)
2) Chinese washers $ (Home Depot method)
3) TWS brackets $$$ (don't know if they're still available)
3) Fancy washers $299 (Altered Atmosphere method)
4) Mechanical links $249 (Adjustable Air Ride method)
5) ELM module $,$$$ (various tuner method; e.g. Renntech, Carlsson, etc.)
All methods have positives and negatives depending on your lowering objectives and factory warranty retention concerns. For me, the adjustable mechanical links seem like the best choice since once I've attained the desired ride height and rake for the car, I don't find the need to constantly diddle with it. Plus, not having to splice the air ride control harness protects that aspect of my car's CPO warranty. Others will have other priorities when making a choice; you pretty much can't go too far wrong with any of them, and your car will look better sitting a tad lower toward the tarmac.
1) use Star Diagnostic system $$$ (dealer method)
2) Chinese washers $ (Home Depot method)
3) TWS brackets $$$ (don't know if they're still available)
3) Fancy washers $299 (Altered Atmosphere method)
4) Mechanical links $249 (Adjustable Air Ride method)
5) ELM module $,$$$ (various tuner method; e.g. Renntech, Carlsson, etc.)
All methods have positives and negatives depending on your lowering objectives and factory warranty retention concerns. For me, the adjustable mechanical links seem like the best choice since once I've attained the desired ride height and rake for the car, I don't find the need to constantly diddle with it. Plus, not having to splice the air ride control harness protects that aspect of my car's CPO warranty. Others will have other priorities when making a choice; you pretty much can't go too far wrong with any of them, and your car will look better sitting a tad lower toward the tarmac.
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I've read through most of the discussions on the topic on this board. Summarized, the most common alternatives written about are:
1) use Star Diagnostic system $$$ (dealer method)
2) Chinese washers $ (Home Depot method)
3) TWS brackets $$$ (don't know if they're still available)
3) Fancy washers $299 (Altered Atmosphere method)
4) Mechanical links $249 (Adjustable Air Ride method)
5) ELM module $,$$$ (various tuner method; e.g. Renntech, Carlsson, etc.)
All methods have positives and negatives depending on your lowering objectives and factory warranty retention concerns. For me, the adjustable mechanical links seem like the best choice since once I've attained the desired ride height and rake for the car, I don't find the need to constantly diddle with it. Plus, not having to splice the air ride control harness protects that aspect of my car's CPO warranty. Others will have other priorities when making a choice; you pretty much can't go too far wrong with any of them, and your car will look better sitting a tad lower toward the tarmac.
1) use Star Diagnostic system $$$ (dealer method)
2) Chinese washers $ (Home Depot method)
3) TWS brackets $$$ (don't know if they're still available)
3) Fancy washers $299 (Altered Atmosphere method)
4) Mechanical links $249 (Adjustable Air Ride method)
5) ELM module $,$$$ (various tuner method; e.g. Renntech, Carlsson, etc.)
All methods have positives and negatives depending on your lowering objectives and factory warranty retention concerns. For me, the adjustable mechanical links seem like the best choice since once I've attained the desired ride height and rake for the car, I don't find the need to constantly diddle with it. Plus, not having to splice the air ride control harness protects that aspect of my car's CPO warranty. Others will have other priorities when making a choice; you pretty much can't go too far wrong with any of them, and your car will look better sitting a tad lower toward the tarmac.
pros and cons for Renntechs VS mechanical links?
how do these handle slammed?
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Has anybody use this produt here?
Cost is 222$-250$ and you can choose how low you want to go. According to they site it doesn´t take more than one hour in labour.
Would like to hear some feedback from those who have use it.
http://www.adjustableairride.com/
J.Seven
Cost is 222$-250$ and you can choose how low you want to go. According to they site it doesn´t take more than one hour in labour.
Would like to hear some feedback from those who have use it.
http://www.adjustableairride.com/
J.Seven
I didn't want to cut into the airmatic wiring. And this saved me a few bucks. The raise button still works the same, as well as my ABC. All this does is trick the computer into thinking that your car is higher now, due to the fact that these links are longer than the stock links, and therefore, your airmatic will automatically lower the height.
So far so good for me. My car is pretty low right now, and I did notice the ride to be a tad more bumpy, but when I raise it to setting 1, it's fine. I say, go for it! Good luck.
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I put them on my CLS a few weeks ago, and I've been very happy. They are easy to install, easy to adjust, and easy to take off if you want to go back to stock. Plus, you don't have to jack with any wiring, and they cost a lot less than the module.
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The ELM simply has more flexibility. For example, it becomes a real treat IF you modify it so that it can be mounted and accessed easily. You can tune the height to meet your mood. You can also turn the unit on or off at whim (for service for example). As for the splicing, yes it is a concern, but all you need is a piggy back harness that fits between the airmatic unit and its harness. Easy to make and probably cost about $100, max.
That said, many people love the links. I had made my own set at one point and I have to say they were fine.
That said, many people love the links. I had made my own set at one point and I have to say they were fine.
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Thanks everyone for the nice posts!!!!
Easy installation and adjusting was very important to me when designing them. I know the E and CLS rear link is a bit tricky the 1st time but after a couple attempts it's a breeze. I can do it in about 5 minutes.
John V.
Easy installation and adjusting was very important to me when designing them. I know the E and CLS rear link is a bit tricky the 1st time but after a couple attempts it's a breeze. I can do it in about 5 minutes.
John V.
