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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 01:05 AM
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Lowered my family hauler (GL450) today with the same MBCANSOLUTIONS handheld module I used to lower my E43 in my previous post. The results were equally as good! I went pretty conservative at F: 1 3/4" R: 2" as to preserve ride quality. Although, I must say that the overall look has completely changed, especially because you don't see a lot of these lowered! (note: this is a separate handheld module then my E43, each module can only be used for one car.)




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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 01:17 AM
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So it’s easy to bottom out if you are not slow over bumps?

EDIT: Question already answered

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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 01:46 PM
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Just got mine ... quick clarification so I don't mess it up.

Which is the correct sequence:

1. Start car > leave in Comfort > plug it in > set custom
2. Start car > put in Sport + > plug it in > set custom
3. Plug it in > start car > leave in Comfort > set custom
4. Plug it in > start car > put in Sport+ > set custom
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by soulsea
Just got mine ... quick clarification so I don't mess it up.

Which is the correct sequence:

1. Start car > leave in Comfort > plug it in > set custom
2. Start car > put in Sport + > plug it in > set custom
3. Plug it in > start car > leave in Comfort > set custom
4. Plug it in > start car > put in Sport+ > set custom
Which one did you get, the Renntech or eBay one?

If it's the eBay one, the drive modes don't affect how you program the car. This module changes the car's default height value. The various drive modes that would have lowered the car say an extra 5mm, e.g. Race Mode, will continue to lower it but they'll do so relative to the new default height. The same is true when raising the car manually using the "raise" button. i.e. it will be raised 10 or 15mm... whatever the height increase is as set by AMG.

Installation instructions are here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/282847463816

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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by limeypride
Which one did you get? The Renntech or eBay one?
Ebay ... does it matter if the car is on or off when I plug in the module?
I couldn't locate that info on the instructions.

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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by soulsea
Ebay.
lol... our posts must've passed one another like ships in the night.

See below.

// we're in a race now LMAO
RE: engine on/off: it worked both ways for me. It's easier to not have the engine on, though, since it'll lower once it is allowing you to watch your work.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 04:51 PM
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Thanks a bunch.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by limeypride
Which one did you get, the Renntech or eBay one?

If it's the eBay one, the drive modes don't affect how you program the car. This module changes the car's default height value. The various drive modes that would have lowered the car say an extra 5mm, e.g. Race Mode, will continue to lower it but they'll do so relative to the new default height. The same is true when raising the car manually using the "raise" button. i.e. it will be raised 10 or 15mm... whatever the height increase is as set by AMG.

Installation instructions are here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/282847463816
Limey Im currently lowered the manual adjustment way via my Tech's hands. Im level all the way around so if I get the module will my benchmark height be where I am at now? (circa 28mm down)

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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 09:00 PM
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Limey Im currently lowered the manual adjustment way via my Tech's hands. Im level all the way around so if I get the module will my benchmark height be where I am at now? (circa 28mm down)
His module allows you to adjust and set the new default position (i.e. position +/- 0) but I'm not clear how yours was lowered, was it purely software or something else?
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 01:50 AM
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Limey Im currently lowered the manual adjustment way via my Tech's hands. Im level all the way around so if I get the module will my benchmark height be where I am at now? (circa 28mm down)
You are lowered via manual sensor adjustment. Airmatic (and the ebay module) considers your car stock height, yet you are down 28mm. If you use the modules default drop, your total drop would be 60mm total, so that wouldn’t work.
If you wanted to drop just a bit, you could do just 4-5mm via custom to drop to 32-33mm. I am not sure if you can enter a opposing number in the modules custom setting. If yes, you could raise the car a bit. Lets say minus 5mm would give you a 23mm effective drop.

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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mdot949
Lowered my family hauler (GL450) today with the same MBCANSOLUTIONS handheld module I used to lower my E43 in my previous post. The results were equally as good! I went pretty conservative at F: 1 3/4" R: 2" as to preserve ride quality. Although, I must say that the overall look has completely changed, especially because you don't see a lot of these lowered! (note: this is a separate handheld module then my E43, each module can only be used for one car.)
Just to clarify, afaik the module can be used on many cars as long as the comand versions are the same level (any E-Class with airmatic or any MY18 S-Class). You had to get a different module due to different comand. It’s not a VIN lock like Renntech.

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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 11:41 AM
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You are lowered via manual sensor adjustment. Airmatic (and the ebay module) considers your car stock height, yet you are down 28mm. If you use the modules default drop, your total drop would be 60mm total, so that wouldn’t work.
If you wanted to drop just a bit, you could do just 4-5mm via custom to drop to 32-33mm. I am not sure if you can enter a opposing number in the modules custom setting. If yes, you could raise the car a bit. Lets say minus 5mm would give you a 23mm effective drop.

Thanks wolf, this is what I assumed but need clarity. So I will use the custom to drop it further when/if I desire. I have good roads out here so I can go lower (I actually think im about 25mm down)
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 11:58 AM
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For anyone that wants clear answers it's really easy to message the guy via eBay. He answers super quick usually and he's a nice guy.
He can also ask for your VIN number and tell you whether the module will work for your car or not.
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 12:09 PM
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Thanks wolf, this is what I assumed but need clarity. So I will use the custom to drop it further when/if I desire. I have good roads out here so I can go lower (I actually think im about 25mm down)
Yes, simply choose custom and do another 5-7mm and you are there

This is as far as I want to go with snow tires and bad weather. We still had snow over the weekend
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 12:10 PM
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Yes, simply choose custom and do another 5-7mm and you are there

This is as far as I want to go with snow tires and bad weather. We still had snow over the weekend
Why is the back lower than the front? Optical delusion?
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ariesfamous
Why is the back lower than the front? Optical delusion?
Its level IMHO, the traditional MBZ even measured drop has the fender in the rear closer unless one wants a rake look...

Wolf, whats the mm drop in the pic?
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 01:09 PM
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Ahh, gotcha
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 01:11 PM
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I'm on a slightly backwards rake by the numbers as well although the car doesn't look it. Mine is -20MM rear and -15MM front.handheld lowering module-photo453.jpg
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 02:04 PM
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I'm on a slightly backwards rake by the number s as well although the car doesn't look it. Mine is -20MM rear and -15MM front.Attachment 416192
Wow that looks good .
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Ariesfamous
Wow that looks good .
Thanks, and it's not that low. The spacers made a huge difference. There should be a mandatory lowering kit consisting of eBay lowering module and 15/12mm spacers!
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 02:29 PM
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Thanks, and it's not that low. The spacers made a huge difference. There should be a mandatory lowering kit consisting of eBay lowering module and 15/12mm spacers!
LOL just put one together and charge twice as much on this forum. Like the exact same rear wings you can buy from ebay for half of the price!
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LOL just put one together and charge twice as much on this forum. Like the exact same rear wings you can buy from ebay for half of the price!
Kind of:
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 05:40 PM
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Its level IMHO, the traditional MBZ even measured drop has the fender in the rear closer unless one wants a rake look...

Wolf, whats the mm drop in the pic?
I use 20mm front and rear.

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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 05:53 PM
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I use 20mm front and rear.

hummmm it looks like mine which means Im not 28 or 25 but maybe closer to 20.
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Vic55
hummmm it looks like mine which means Im not 28 or 25 but maybe closer to 20.
I doubt this is an exact science in terms of the precision of the drop between any two cars. Here's my rear-wheel dropped 28mm in Race mode.



... and the same wheel dropped 28mm in Comfort.
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