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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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I just installed the lowering module in my car. It was very easy to install, plug and play like they said. One problem though, it drop the car much lower than 30mm/25mm as described in the manual, it more like 2" and the rear rub something back there when it dip. What do you guy think? to low?

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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Does this unit allow you to fine tune the height? Either raise the rear or lower the front. It looks uneven.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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rolling lo lo..... too low
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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Dude fix that its awful. yes its to low in the rear . almost ricer like. the front is not to bad but on the low side. you should be able to make some adjustments if not this unit is broke.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tbone
Does this unit allow you to fine tune the height? Either raise the rear or lower the front. It looks uneven.
You can adjust via dip switchs

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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeevo
Dude fix that its awful. yes its to low in the rear . almost ricer like. the front is not to bad but on the low side. you should be able to make some adjustments if not this unit is broke.
Yeah the rear does sit to low, I have to play with it some more tomorrow.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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Like many have said, either drop the front a lil more or raise the rear a bit. Other then that....looks good!
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Does this unit allow you to fine tune the height? Either raise the rear or lower the front. It looks uneven.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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And for anyone that would like a C-tronic I have one for sale!
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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And for anyone that would like a C-tronic I have one for sale!

How much are you asking. but I dont want mine as low as the his. I do see the dipswitch adjustment , did yours drop real low.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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rear too low, get it to match the front and it will look nice!
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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Agreed. Rear is way too low.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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Thank guys, I'll do some more adjustment on the rear tonight.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Front looks great, how much did you get the lowering module for
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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Front looks great, how much did you get the lowering module for
$1495 included 3 day shipping.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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It looks like you are parked at an incline. Any pics on a flat surface? Also how was the install?

Car looks good.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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I just raised the rear up by 14mm & frint by 2mm. Picture on top is Max drop 30mm front/25mm rear, picture below is 28mm/14mm. Install the unit was very easy. I was in and out in less than 10min.

The thing I like abolut this is I was able to raise it back to the highest OE height with a press of a button. No problems getting out of gas station or drive thru. I haven't scrap the front lip yet.
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Here is the instruction if anyone interested.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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looks great !!
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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looks great !!
thanks! your rear diffuser look great! I wish they make one for E63.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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How is the ride at the new height?

Also, was the front as low as it would go with your first initial drop? I see that the rear is dumped but the front doesnt look as low.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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How is the ride at the new height?

Also, was the front as low as it would go with your first initial drop? I see that the rear is dumped but the front doesnt look as low.
Ride is like stock in all modes, i didn't notice any excess stiffness like you would have on lowering springs. Handling is tighter, steering wheel feel tight. Less body roll around tight corner.

1st initial drop was Max 30mm/28mm. I set it at 28mm/14mm rear now. I was messing around with the switches and some how it drop over 3", all the tires was tuck under there. Look like all the airbags was deflated.

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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter_02AMG
thanks! your rear diffuser look great! I wish they make one for E63.
Thank you! Yea def! that would look BA if they made one for an e63!
I love the look of it. IMO looking at the diffuser at an angle looks even sexier and mean. someone should def consider making it for a e63
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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Looks way better
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by tbone
Looks way better
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 02:10 AM
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Seriously looks the ish Congrats man! Definitely dialed in.
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