Dropped the E55...
02-22-2005, 11:04 PM
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Dropped the E55...
I got my E55 back today after getting the car dropped. Ride quality is just as good as stock IMO and looks much better. LMK what you all think:
02-23-2005, 10:43 AM
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No module. Took Peter B's advice and went w/ lowering links for the front and adjust the rear sway bar for the back. Easy to adjust and put back to stock if desired.
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02-23-2005, 10:54 AM
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by the way, i originally bought 4 yet only needed 2. if anyone is interested in buying 2 (you only need 2) pm me. cost for me was $125 a piece. ill sell both for $150.
02-23-2005, 10:58 AM
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2003 E55 AMG
Originally Posted by MBAMGPWR
I got my E55 back today after getting the car dropped. Ride quality is just as good as stock IMO and looks much better. LMK what you all think:
One question though... At that height, what happens when you are on the highway and ECU attempts to drop the car an additional 0.4"??? Wont it be TOO low at that point?
Did you install the droplinks yourself?
02-23-2005, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by vrus
MBAMGPWR,
One question though... At that height, what happens when you are on the highway and ECU attempts to drop the car an additional 0.4"??? Wont it be TOO low at that point?
Did you install the droplinks yourself?
One question though... At that height, what happens when you are on the highway and ECU attempts to drop the car an additional 0.4"??? Wont it be TOO low at that point?
Did you install the droplinks yourself?
02-23-2005, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Fast55
Is it me, or is it just a little low in the rear?
02-23-2005, 02:22 PM
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This is a quote I printed out from Peter B when I took my car in for the install...
"ben at (name deleted, pm if interested) has what are called lowering links (oe german mercedes parts). basically the same link the car has to lower or raise the car but instead of being fixed it is adjustable with a locking nut. he sold me 4 but my mechanic only needed 2 for the front and adjusted the rear sway bar adjusting point for the suspension. the cost is $125 a piece for the 2 and 3 hours installation. # is (delted, pm if interested). its adjustable by sliding the link then re-tightening the link with the adjustable locking nut on the front links then adjusting the rear to accomodate. ive had for about 300 miles and not bottomed out or anything. if you need to cross a spped bump just hit the suspension up button."
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"ben at (name deleted, pm if interested) has what are called lowering links (oe german mercedes parts). basically the same link the car has to lower or raise the car but instead of being fixed it is adjustable with a locking nut. he sold me 4 but my mechanic only needed 2 for the front and adjusted the rear sway bar adjusting point for the suspension. the cost is $125 a piece for the 2 and 3 hours installation. # is (delted, pm if interested). its adjustable by sliding the link then re-tightening the link with the adjustable locking nut on the front links then adjusting the rear to accomodate. ive had for about 300 miles and not bottomed out or anything. if you need to cross a spped bump just hit the suspension up button."
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Originally Posted by BenzoBoi
Can anyone give me a 2 second cliff notes install on this? Is it really hard to do? Thanks in advance
02-23-2005, 06:31 PM
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'06 E55, '05 SLK55, a few others
Looks good, I just meant it looked lower in the rear than the front, at least to me. Wish it was that simple to lower a W210.
02-23-2005, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MBAMGPWR
This is a quote I printed out from Peter B when I took my car in for the install...
"ben at (name deleted, pm if interested) has what are called lowering links (oe german mercedes parts). basically the same link the car has to lower or raise the car but instead of being fixed it is adjustable with a locking nut. he sold me 4 but my mechanic only needed 2 for the front and adjusted the rear sway bar adjusting point for the suspension. the cost is $125 a piece for the 2 and 3 hours installation. # is (delted, pm if interested). its adjustable by sliding the link then re-tightening the link with the adjustable locking nut on the front links then adjusting the rear to accomodate. ive had for about 300 miles and not bottomed out or anything. if you need to cross a spped bump just hit the suspension up button."
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...lowering+links
"ben at (name deleted, pm if interested) has what are called lowering links (oe german mercedes parts). basically the same link the car has to lower or raise the car but instead of being fixed it is adjustable with a locking nut. he sold me 4 but my mechanic only needed 2 for the front and adjusted the rear sway bar adjusting point for the suspension. the cost is $125 a piece for the 2 and 3 hours installation. # is (delted, pm if interested). its adjustable by sliding the link then re-tightening the link with the adjustable locking nut on the front links then adjusting the rear to accomodate. ive had for about 300 miles and not bottomed out or anything. if you need to cross a spped bump just hit the suspension up button."
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...lowering+links
Your car looks really nice
02-24-2005, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jdm2ths
i was wondering.. i lowered my e the same way... does the rear right sit 1/4 higher then the rear left? other post ive seen E's had problems...
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Originally Posted by MBAMGPWR
Nope both the front & rear measure the same (the front sits a bit lower). No worries though, I can adjust in 15 min. easily. I took the car on the hwy today at 100mph with no problems. I still might adjust the front a bit higher, but it's not a big deal...
