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Old 08-10-2024, 06:49 PM
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E55 AMG: Better with front lowered?

Pic #1 is my E55, as she sat when I bought her. Pic #2 is after I figured out how to use the LoMo M1 Lowering Module. I dropped the front a smidge. Alright MBWorld, which one looks better?

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But of course, #2 looks better.
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But of course, #2 looks better.
Thanks for your input! I have to agree with you there. I'm thinking I need an alignment now as I'm getting a bit of a vibration in the steering wheel at this level. At around 65-70 mph.
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yes 2 is better but keep in mind that your camper is now a bit open which has pros and cons

pros is better stability and less understeer

cons front tyres will be eaten from inside a bit faster

thats all
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Originally Posted by ls1_mast
yes 2 is better but keep in mind that your camper is now a bit open which has pros and cons

pros is better stability and less understeer

cons front tyres will be eaten from inside a bit faster

thats all
Preciate your input as well! Yes, you are right. I'm thinking an alignment would be in order. I did raise her back up to #1 because as I would get up to about 70mph, I was getting a slight vibration in the steering wheel.
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yes as the car reaches 110km\h it lowers it self more.. but this shouldn't cause a vibration ... so my guess ( only guess ) is that you might have a weak rubber push in the lower arm, control arm or upper arm.... maybe when the car get lowered a bit more then it used to, the rubber push gets stressed out and that causes your minor vibration .. just speculations
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Originally Posted by ls1_mast
yes as the car reaches 110km\h it lowers it self more.. but this shouldn't cause a vibration ... so my guess ( only guess ) is that you might have a weak rubber push in the lower arm, control arm or upper arm.... maybe when the car get lowered a bit more then it used to, the rubber push gets stressed out and that causes your minor vibration .. just speculations
Thank for that info. I'll look into it. I wonder if I can replace the push without replacing the whole arm? if thats what it is...
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yes you can , if you are willing to install an after market part since the original part is only the whole part ( rubber pushes is not sold separately) however i would suggest to get either the original part or lemforder brand , as far as i remember they are the manufacturer for the original parts

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