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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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Lowering Modules - which one performs the best?
I Dont want to do star or links so Which lowering module performs the best so far? Kleemann, Renntech, Carlsson, Brabus, etc.? Which one actually works well? I did a search but the results didn't help much.

Pros and cons of each?
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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i have the renntech love it. dont know what else to say...
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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Renntech v2 with remote.
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I have the Renntech V3 and love it also, up to a 4" drop. Although if I would have to choose again I would get the Renntech V2. Much easier to change settings on the fly with that remote.
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wait until you see the new one I've got coming. raise, lower and adjust from your steering wheel. I'm installing it tomorrow.... hopefully.
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Apparently you haven't got the memo from AMG...

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wait until you see the new one I've got coming. raise, lower and adjust from your steering wheel. I'm installing it tomorrow.... hopefully.

Is this your own brand/model?
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Does the Renntech V3 drop lower than the V2? Or is it the same?
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V3 goes lower but V2 goes low enough any lower and you will rub.
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I'm adding my vote for Renntech v2, with remote. Nothing like dropping an inch or so, if needed, while driving down the road (instead of having to be parked to make adjustments). Very flexible and allows exact settings where you want them. Several of us DIY'ers here have installed them ourselves. It's one of the best mods I've installed on my car.
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Is there any place that still has V2 with remote still in stock?
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V3 goes lower but V2 goes low enough any lower and you will rub.

Roverron, is yours a V2? Beautiful CLS btw.
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Is there any place that still has V2 with remote still in stock?
I have v2's with remote, instock ready to ship
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I have v2's with remote, instock ready to ship
how much?
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I have v2's with remote, instock ready to ship

Could you PM me with how much? Thanks!
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what's the advantage of going with a Renn or Klee vs Star?
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what's the advantage of going with a Renn or Klee vs Star?
Easy adjustability.
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Easy adjustability.
Yes but is it truely worth the price of admission?
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Yes but is it truely worth the price of admission?
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Yes but is it truely worth the price of admission?
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Yes.
the msrp of the v2 with remote appears to be around 2K. that's probably 5 or maybe even 10 times the cost of a star lowering. I am having a hard time justifying that price difference.
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Hey how much was that lowering mod ????
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Originally Posted by i_am_amused
the msrp of the v2 with remote appears to be around 2K. that's probably 5 or maybe even 10 times the cost of a star lowering. I am having a hard time justifying that price difference.
2K??? Where are you looking? V2 with remote you can pick up for $1200 or close to that. sure, it's still expensive, but you gotta pay to play
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2K??? Where are you looking? V2 with remote you can pick up for $1200 or close to that. sure, it's still expensive, but you gotta pay to play
i clearly said msrp

$1,200? still a joke. but if you think it's worth it, then i guess it is.
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