What is the best option to lower E55 AMG
02-08-2011, 12:57 AM
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02-08-2011, 01:36 AM
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Yeah, if I had an ELM I'd tell you more, but I'm set on STAR because it's essentially free. Washers work well too so long as you're willing to do them right [i.e. loctite + check them every few thousand miles] The washers aren't on a weight bearing bolt as it is.
Why not just try washers in the front, see if they give you the look you want, can always reverse them with no detriment. At the very least it will satisfy you in the short term whilst either saving for the $9000 ELM or finding someone with a STAR unit.
Why not just try washers in the front, see if they give you the look you want, can always reverse them with no detriment. At the very least it will satisfy you in the short term whilst either saving for the $9000 ELM or finding someone with a STAR unit.
02-08-2011, 08:15 AM
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Links are the way to go and it does not deteriorate ride quality. It all depends on how low you set it. Mine is slammed and in comfort mode she rides as smooth as a baby's bottom.
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02-08-2011, 08:19 AM
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3-five-five/ TUNDRA/ 07 997 cab
02-08-2011, 08:36 AM
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E55 AMG
The end result all look the same and ride the same it is just the method used to get there that is different. ELM is the best way to go, there is no way around that. It just alos happens to be the most expensive which is why people end up using 2 cent washers on a 100k car.
02-08-2011, 12:28 PM
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I could not find a shop who could get the car within MB spec after the car was lowered about an inch all the way around. Could have easily been two incompetent shops - I don't know specifics on the problem.
