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Decided not to lower E55, How does it look?

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Old 02-18-2009 | 06:47 PM
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Great pics! No, my father's SL63 is the Silver Arrow Edition with P30 package. So it has the twin spoke wheels, special silver paint, red interior and pano roof.

I know what you mean about the dealership. I was in my mid 20's when I got my CLK55 and I got paid no attention when I got my car serviced. Seattle has been a little better or maybe because I look so much older now that I am in my early 30's

I too have seen the silver SLR. I was amazed that they would bring one in to Hawaii without a predetermined buyer.
Old 02-18-2009 | 08:06 PM
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Got one more question for you guys...if the car is lowered on Renntech ELM (mine is) could I just set the right front to a lower number to make up for the difference? Or are the two settings for the front supposed to be the same (i.e. 3,3 up front or is 3,2 or 3,1 OK)??

Thanks...beautiful SL63 btw
Old 02-18-2009 | 08:48 PM
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what size rims, and tires are those? Are you running an offset? Thanks!
Old 02-18-2009 | 09:55 PM
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The monarchs look good. U can go lower, just dont drive on dillingham. lol
Old 02-18-2009 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by liquiddi
what size rims, and tires are those? Are you running an offset? Thanks!
20" wheels, not sure on offset but the rear has a 3mm spacer to clear caliper. Got them from a local shop who knows someone from Monarch in CA. They knew it was for E55 and sent same set used on this one...

Old 02-18-2009 | 10:32 PM
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The monarchs look good. U can go lower, just dont drive on dillingham. lol
Classic! They actually repaved the entire street believe it on not. Kapiolani too! Amazing! H1 went to ***** though. Holes every where. I actually memorized most of the left lane from H1-H2 merge to Punahou offramp and where all the holes are. That's pretty pathetic!
Old 02-18-2009 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dpavid
20" wheels, not sure on offset but the rear has a 3mm spacer to clear caliper. Got them from a local shop who knows someone from Monarch in CA. They knew it was for E55 and sent same set used on this one...

This is a good ride height!
Old 02-18-2009 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mchapparone
Got one more question for you guys...if the car is lowered on Renntech ELM (mine is) could I just set the right front to a lower number to make up for the difference? Or are the two settings for the front supposed to be the same (i.e. 3,3 up front or is 3,2 or 3,1 OK)??

Thanks...beautiful SL63 btw
Yes, I believe you can set the two front settings differently in order to level the car. I also recall reading that dealer can level your car with Star and then you can have equal settings on your ELM.
Old 02-19-2009 | 02:48 AM
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This is a good ride height!
Like 2K6E55 said. Tuck 1/2 the tires. I agree. It does look good!
Old 02-19-2009 | 07:46 AM
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I am confused...The car is stock yet the ride height looks lowered and definately lowered then mine...How did you do that and what the heck is SDS ?
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Old 02-19-2009 | 11:05 AM
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somethings better left unsaid ...
looks great to me and I love your rims

Originally Posted by mchapparone
I swear my right front is a bit high as well...my whole right side for that matter. But when I went to the dealership they said it would only be covered under warranty if there was a problem. They said if it measured out okay then I would be charged?!?!?!
lol .. sounds more like a round of Roulette to me
Old 02-19-2009 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dpavid
Like 2K6E55 said. Tuck 1/2 the tires. I agree. It does look good!
David, your car looks perfect in your sig pic...I would change a thing. It's gotta be lowered on STAR though right?

Originally Posted by Ol'School
looks great to me and I love your rims


lol .. sounds more like a round of Roulette to me
I know seriously...a real shuck and jive

Originally Posted by mprsev
Yes, I believe you can set the two front settings differently in order to level the car. I also recall reading that dealer can level your car with Star and then you can have equal settings on your ELM.
That's what I plan on doing..thanks.
Old 02-19-2009 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by C2 Turbo
I am confused...The car is stock yet the ride height looks lowered and definately lowered then mine...How did you do that and what the heck is SDS ?
Thanks
The car is sitting in SP2 mode, the lowest factory height setting. Comfort mode raises the suspension a bit higher. The car has not been lowered.

SDS is just an acronym for "Star Diagnotic System."
Old 02-19-2009 | 03:23 PM
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[quote=mchapparone;3362463]David, your car looks perfect in your sig pic...I would change a thing. It's gotta be lowered on STAR though right?

Car can be lowered via many methods. Most common is Links, Star, and ELM. Many will argue which is the best method. I was considering links from

http://www.adjustableairride.com/
Old 02-19-2009 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dpavid
The car is sitting in SP2 mode, the lowest factory height setting. "
Would you mind sharing the top of the fender to the ground measurement on the front and the rear ?
Thanks
Old 02-19-2009 | 03:49 PM
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I think its fine with that height, the car looks good without being too low which can actually end up being annoying ( speed bumps, etc). My c230 is so low that i can barely sit a 200 pound person in the passenger seat
Old 03-13-2009 | 09:25 PM
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Car looks good bradduh!
Old 03-14-2009 | 12:09 AM
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Looks good, but I would still slam it..... personal preference tho

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