W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Just lowered car via adjustable air ride links

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Old May 24, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Just lowered car via adjustable air ride links

hey guys i just lowered my car using the ajdustable air ride links but i still think it sits mad low to the floor and it rubs a little in the back. i even think the reason being is because the sensor prolly came out and the guy i went to to install them might have cambered the wheels a lil bit. BUT here are some pictures.

http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w...shed/darkness/


all feedback is needed. thanks guys.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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sittin' tough! me likey.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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oh snap! That looks hot! I want mine to sit like that too!
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Old May 24, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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About your trunk lid, did you just add the long chrome strip but not the wider lower trunk portion right?
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Old May 24, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Nice.. Sitting a little too low though, may do some damage drving it like that..
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Old May 24, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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that sh*t looks sick!!!

passenger rear looks dangerously low though.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/IMG_0149.jpg
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Old May 24, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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damn that's slammmmmmed. too low for me but if u like it, rock it.
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Old May 25, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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Just a bit too low in the back, bring her up a notch and she will be perfect!
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Old May 25, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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Ride height looks good in the front, but a tad low in the rear. Wheels look great!
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Old May 25, 2008 | 03:33 AM
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wow that is really slammed!
looks tight tho... as long as it's not rubbing
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Old May 25, 2008 | 04:21 AM
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thanks guys and yes i know its mad low in the back but i have to wait to wednesday to change it. i want it to be about an 1inch higher than that. im taking it to a buddy who can put it on a lift for me and change it. and as for the trunk lid, i just bought it off of ebay for 40 instead of buying the entire trunk for 400. it was really easy to install just double stick tape and thats it. and it looks jsut the same as a 2007. the ride itself is a lil rougher than i thought it would be but i believe thats b/c of the way it sits. a question though, how much does the car raise when you push the raise button in the car, b/c thats where i want my cars height to sit at. and keep the compliments coming guys .
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Old May 26, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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nice! i like your wheels.
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Old May 28, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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Looks good. I agree it is a little low in the back. Post some updated pictures when you get it raised!
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Old May 28, 2008 | 03:12 AM
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Looks good. I agree it is a little low in the back. Post some updated pictures when you get it raised!
definitely, im going back on wednesday, it seemed like forever since i did it last friday. i have been really careful trying not to rub and have been driving with the vehicle raised but with me driving i do an average of 80mph and thats when the air suspension cuts back down. its all good though and i will post the pix 2moro.
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Old May 28, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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How hard was it to install do you konw? I'm about to pick these up...
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Old May 31, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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alright just ordered. How long did it take you to get them? he's sending it USPS...
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Old May 31, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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That is slammed!!! I'd say lengthen that rear link about 4-5 turns. I know it's tight up there but can be done just by poping off the sway bar side and twisting it up there. Should take 10 min. The fronts are a breeze.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Great wheels.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 03:46 AM
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thanks for the comments guys and it took about 5 days to get them i believe but i wasnt really waiting for them. i did higher the car in the back and its perfect now except that it rubs a lil in the front but only when i go up a driveway or something of that sort. i might raise the front just a little bit later if it really bothers me. i do however reccommend them to everyone who wants to lower their car, they feel great when driving and also work great.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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what wheel are those?
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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where did you buy them?

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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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where did you buy them?
i bought them from john at www.adjustableairride.com for 300 dollars and they really are great and sort of easy to install.

Originally Posted by 6hift
what wheel are those?
these are 20in maya stms
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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Got mine installed today! I got charged $80 for the install, which wasn't too bad considering installing the rear link is pain in the ***! I'm way slammed right now, on my stock 18's! I need to raise it up, it's pretty bouncy, probably don't have much air in the bladders. It looks hard though! Can't wait till I get some wheels for this bad boy!
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