questons re: lowering
10-22-2008, 10:27 PM
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questons re: lowering
I've been reading a bit in the archives about lowering the ride height on my '06 E55 via aftermarket ride height module or Star lowering.
Is an alignment necessary afterward? I would think it would affect camber and other settings...
How much lower would the end result be versus the stock "low" mode? Would the stock "high" mode be lost (and replaced by the modified high/stock low mode)?
Is the handling much improved or is the benefit mostly aestheti?
Thanks in advance.
Is an alignment necessary afterward? I would think it would affect camber and other settings...
How much lower would the end result be versus the stock "low" mode? Would the stock "high" mode be lost (and replaced by the modified high/stock low mode)?
Is the handling much improved or is the benefit mostly aestheti?
Thanks in advance.
10-22-2008, 10:33 PM
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Is an alignment necessary afterward? I would think it would affect camber and other settings...
Yes. These are not machperson struts, so the angles always change. Pick a height and have it aligned for that height to minimize wear.
How much lower would the end result be versus the stock "low" mode? Would the stock "high" mode be lost (and replaced by the modified high/stock low mode)?
You can easily lower it about 2". It is MUCH lower than the stock sport I and II modes. It just lowers everythying. Once lowered, raising the car gets it to about OEM height and the comfort, sport settings still do their thing.
Is the handling much improved or is the benefit mostly aestheti?
Both. The module will lower the car beyond what is needed for handling. You will feel much better wheel response, turn in, stable ride, etc. It is all a compromise.
Yes. These are not machperson struts, so the angles always change. Pick a height and have it aligned for that height to minimize wear.
How much lower would the end result be versus the stock "low" mode? Would the stock "high" mode be lost (and replaced by the modified high/stock low mode)?
You can easily lower it about 2". It is MUCH lower than the stock sport I and II modes. It just lowers everythying. Once lowered, raising the car gets it to about OEM height and the comfort, sport settings still do their thing.
Is the handling much improved or is the benefit mostly aestheti?
Both. The module will lower the car beyond what is needed for handling. You will feel much better wheel response, turn in, stable ride, etc. It is all a compromise.
10-22-2008, 10:39 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply.
So sounds like ride quality isn't compromised too much then...?
Has this cause people to have more issues with Airmatic? ...and thus warranty disputes? (I've got warranty thru 7/2010)
So sounds like ride quality isn't compromised too much then...?
Has this cause people to have more issues with Airmatic? ...and thus warranty disputes? (I've got warranty thru 7/2010)
10-23-2008, 12:08 AM
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there are 4 ways to lower your E55
1. Star lowering.
2. Mercedes OEM Links
3. ELM (electronic lowering module)
4. A combination of any of the above
if you want info on any of the 3, just shoot me a PM and I'll be more than glad to explain all the differences.
1. Star lowering.
2. Mercedes OEM Links
3. ELM (electronic lowering module)
4. A combination of any of the above
if you want info on any of the 3, just shoot me a PM and I'll be more than glad to explain all the differences.
