For those who are DROPPED....
09-15-2011, 01:05 AM
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I'll snap some pics and post tomorrow...I'm dropped on KW V2's. Not sure how much of a drop exactly. 
Rollin on 18inch OEM CLS wheels. Rides great! I have it set to run a lil firm. Can change it to be softer if I wanted to. I am running OEM tire sizes for a CLS up front so I rub slightly on very steep driveways but other than that, it's great. Plan on pickin up the correct tire size for the fronts this week. 
Rollin on 18inch OEM CLS wheels. Rides great! I have it set to run a lil firm. Can change it to be softer if I wanted to. I am running OEM tire sizes for a CLS up front so I rub slightly on very steep driveways but other than that, it's great. Plan on pickin up the correct tire size for the fronts this week.
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09-15-2011, 01:29 AM
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Thanks everyone for the posts and pics!!!!!!! - was playing around today and lowered the car via STAR (it's back to normal now - we were just playing to see what it would look like)
with a drop....
Closer....
SLAMMED (this is when the guys took out there own camera to document their handy work
SLAMMED from the side - still a slight angle.....
Super ****er
Thanks everyone for the posts and pics!!!!!!! - was playing around today and lowered the car via STAR (it's back to normal now - we were just playing to see what it would look like)
with a drop....
Closer....
SLAMMED (this is when the guys took out there own camera to document their handy work
SLAMMED from the side - still a slight angle.....
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09-15-2011, 01:57 AM
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I take back all my email compliments... but will still admit that those wheels are the bee's knees! 
09-18-2011, 03:51 PM
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STAR Lowered. 25.5" from the ground to top of the wheel arch.
STAR Lowered. 25.5" from the ground to top of the wheel arch.
09-23-2011, 03:01 PM
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It was mentioned earlier in this thread that the V2 lowering module being discussed is the same lowering module we sell and is just a "relabeled" and "resold". The V2 lowering module was developed in conjunction with Programa and was sold in partnership with them. These units were phased out about 2 years ago with the development of our V3 lowering module.
We choose the V3 as the successor to the V2 for several key reasons:
Current consumption:
The V2 module utilizes 60mA of power, which was cut in half with the development of the V3 units which use a mere 30mA of current. This decrease in power consumption improves vehicle battery life as well as strain on the vehicle's sensitive electronic and charging system.
Adjustment Increments:
The V3 unit allows for more precise adjustments at all four corners of the vehicle. The V2 module adjusted ride height in 5mm increments where the V3 allows precise 1mm increments at all four corners. This is would be an important factor for adjustments such as suspension alignments and corner weighting. The V3 units also allows multiple preset height adjustment settings to be stored e.g. show,sport,stock, etc. so setting can be changed on the fly with the use of a laptop or remote.
Maximum Lowering:
The V2 unit allow a total lowering of vehicles suspension at a 50mm maximum. The V3 unit will allows the vehicle to sit as low as possible, even on the bump stops if that is what the customer so desired (though this is not recommended). This is an important factor for vehicles such as the ML/GL class with significantly more wheel gap where say an 80mm lowering gives the suspension a sporty, low look.
Speed-Dependent Lowering:
Speed lowering on the V2 module was limited to only a few select models and required the use of the remote. The V3 module allows speed-dependent lowering on all models and functions with or without the remote.
Module Dimensions: The V2 units were significantly larger units (90mm x 70mm x 35mm) which make installation in tight areas (such as underneath kick panels, or in tight trunk areas) a bit difficult. The V3 module is extremely compact (40mm x 65mm x 25mm) making its installation and mounting location much easier.
Installation:
The V3 module is extremely easy to install with first timers with basic mechanical ability around 20 minutes to fully install, test and button up. Its installation is almost half that required with the V2 as the V3 has a single connector which functions with the factory harness
I hope this has clarified the significant differences between these two units and helps to identify the current V3 modules many improvements over any and all other lowering modules on the market today.
A link to our V3 module can be found here:
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/www/node/229
Thanks for everyone's continued interest and support of our products
-The team at RENNtech
We choose the V3 as the successor to the V2 for several key reasons:
Current consumption:
The V2 module utilizes 60mA of power, which was cut in half with the development of the V3 units which use a mere 30mA of current. This decrease in power consumption improves vehicle battery life as well as strain on the vehicle's sensitive electronic and charging system.
Adjustment Increments:
The V3 unit allows for more precise adjustments at all four corners of the vehicle. The V2 module adjusted ride height in 5mm increments where the V3 allows precise 1mm increments at all four corners. This is would be an important factor for adjustments such as suspension alignments and corner weighting. The V3 units also allows multiple preset height adjustment settings to be stored e.g. show,sport,stock, etc. so setting can be changed on the fly with the use of a laptop or remote.
Maximum Lowering:
The V2 unit allow a total lowering of vehicles suspension at a 50mm maximum. The V3 unit will allows the vehicle to sit as low as possible, even on the bump stops if that is what the customer so desired (though this is not recommended). This is an important factor for vehicles such as the ML/GL class with significantly more wheel gap where say an 80mm lowering gives the suspension a sporty, low look.
Speed-Dependent Lowering:
Speed lowering on the V2 module was limited to only a few select models and required the use of the remote. The V3 module allows speed-dependent lowering on all models and functions with or without the remote.
Module Dimensions: The V2 units were significantly larger units (90mm x 70mm x 35mm) which make installation in tight areas (such as underneath kick panels, or in tight trunk areas) a bit difficult. The V3 module is extremely compact (40mm x 65mm x 25mm) making its installation and mounting location much easier.
Installation:
The V3 module is extremely easy to install with first timers with basic mechanical ability around 20 minutes to fully install, test and button up. Its installation is almost half that required with the V2 as the V3 has a single connector which functions with the factory harness
I hope this has clarified the significant differences between these two units and helps to identify the current V3 modules many improvements over any and all other lowering modules on the market today.
A link to our V3 module can be found here:
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/www/node/229
Thanks for everyone's continued interest and support of our products
-The team at RENNtech
09-23-2011, 04:39 PM
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09-23-2011, 11:38 PM
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For the price you guys are selling the V3 for, I will take the V2 all day! Just pissed I ever paid you guys 1400 for the first one I ever bought knowing what I can get them for now. I believe in making some money but Renntech really puts the screws to you. Especially since the V2 was just a product you bought threw your name on and then just WACKED pople over the head!
09-23-2011, 11:43 PM
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Here is my 04 with the ELM we all just bought in one of the lowest settings.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...eral-pics.html
Here is my CLS55 with again the same ELM in a few different settings.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...hite-grey.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...eral-pics.html
Here is my CLS55 with again the same ELM in a few different settings.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...hite-grey.html
09-24-2011, 09:14 AM
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245 in the front - 295's in the rear; I went 255/295 - sorry about yesterday - completely crashed from work - I'll call today on my way up to Philly. . .
09-24-2011, 09:21 AM
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Give me a call later.
09-24-2011, 09:50 AM
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a Rivera...via a Custom 24, Strat and Les Paul
you already know I prefer "heron" with a splash of the rock - much easier on the psyche - I try to get the President's attention everytime he flys over the house (we're in the flight path to Camp David) but for some reason, the Secret Service doesn't like it when you wave to the helicopers from the ground. . .
here's some other pics of how they fit - notice the tips - the difference between a "virgin" and a "filthy *****" (fantastic write up by the way)
here's some other pics of how they fit - notice the tips - the difference between a "virgin" and a "filthy *****" (fantastic write up by the way
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