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Old 06-03-2009, 06:06 PM
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i have the remote and find it quite helpful. i can adjust my height at ANY time and have approx 3.5 to 4" range of motion up or down. i was going to just do suspension without remote but i am glad i got it. i find i use the remote more than i wouldve expected
.., does the V2 remote allows you to simply switch the module off and go back to stock ?
... even when driving ?

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Originally Posted by dyno
.., does the V2 remote allows you to simply switch the module off and go back to stock ?
... even when driving ?

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Yes...you simply push "module OFF" and it resumes factory height. You can use the remote anytime although I only recommend when stopped.

I also thought I would never have a need to use the remote but decided to do it anyway and it is a pretty cool feature. I know nothing of the other modules but I love the renn-tech and love the ride quality. I thought I only wanted approx 1 to 1.25" drop but find I like how aggressive the car looks between 1.6 and 2" drop I get on the remote. I can pretty much tuck the tires if I want
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Originally Posted by dyno
.., does the V2 remote allows you to simply switch the module off and go back to stock ?
... even when driving ?

thanks
Yes...you simply push "module OFF" and it resumes factory height. You can use the remote anytime although I only recommend when stopped.

I also thought I would never have a need to use the remote but decided to do it anyway and it is a pretty cool feature. I know nothing of the other modules but I love the renn-tech and love the ride quality. I thought I only wanted approx 1 to 1.25" drop but find I like how aggressive the car looks between 1.6 and 2" drop I get on the remote. I can pretty much tuck the tires if I want
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Originally Posted by beauphus
Yes...you simply push "module OFF" and it resumes factory height. You can use the remote anytime although I only recommend when stopped.

I also thought I would never have a need to use the remote but decided to do it anyway and it is a pretty cool feature. I know nothing of the other modules but I love the renn-tech and love the ride quality. I thought I only wanted approx 1 to 1.25" drop but find I like how aggressive the car looks between 1.6 and 2" drop I get on the remote. I can pretty much tuck the tires if I want
does your car remain the same height while parked?
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Lots or unfounded misinformation in this thread regarding this product. I installed the C-tronic about 5 minutes ago

1) 100% plug n Play

2) In sport 2 and set to the C-tronics Max drop. The tops of the tires are not visible. This unit lowers the car MUCH more than whats suggested in this thread, and by other vendors.

3) Install time about 4 minutes *literally*

4) I will have to go back in and raise the max drop to 24mm as opposed to 30mm i have it set to now, Its just to low i will post pics when i return.
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Something's a bit off about this thread. Not sure what it is. But something is off. Know what I mean? Something...
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Nothing is off about my review Sir. Just trying to share my experience with the community and anyone who is considering this lowering system. I am just a happy customer. I purchased this system from kennedy Performance. I could not be happier with my purchase. I'm sure the renntech system is great. However as stated the Carlsson system was perfect for my needs. The car looks great and the install was a breeze.
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I concur with Full Throttle. Carlsson product is great. works a treat
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Originally Posted by Full Throttle
Lots or unfounded misinformation in this thread regarding this product. I installed the C-tronic about 5 minutes ago

1) 100% plug n Play

2) In sport 2 and set to the C-tronics Max drop. The tops of the tires are not visible. This unit lowers the car MUCH more than whats suggested in this thread, and by other vendors.

3) Install time about 4 minutes *literally*

4) I will have to go back in and raise the max drop to 24mm as opposed to 30mm i have it set to now, Its just to low i will post pics when i return.

car looks nice. so, does your car stay the same height while parked?
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Originally Posted by Full Throttle

What rims are those???
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Originally Posted by steven0720
car looks nice. so, does your car stay the same height while parked?
Thats a great question the Carlsson manual states that in motion the car raises a little to maintain the best possible ride quality. I honestly have not been able to tell a difference. I don't hear the air compressor kick on or off while driving.
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What rims are those???
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.. seems to me it's low enough !
maybe the first pic is lower or it's only an eye effect ?

concerning drive, what you finally like most: that setting or stock ?
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Originally Posted by dyno
.. seems to me it's low enough !
maybe the first pic is lower or it's only an eye effect ?

concerning drive, what you finally like most: that setting or stock ?

Dyno

I personally like it the way it is now. 30mm front and 24mm rear set on Normal. Sport 1-2 are to low when the module is configured for the maximum drop. I am also a bit concerned about all the misinformation posted in this thread and some of the misleading PM's i have received from other ELM Manufactures. The C-Tronic seems like a no brainer but it does not seem to be very popular in this community. I am glad didn't follow the hurd blindly for my ELM purchase. Concerning driving, I like it lowered 30mm over the stock ride height.
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Hmm.. after reading this thread I wish I bought the Carlsson C-Tronic instead of my RENNtech ELM v2. I usually like to stay away from the herd and do unique things, and this would have been one of them.

Please tell me... how much was this unit and where did you get it from?

The car is absolutely gorgeous by the way! I love it.
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Originally Posted by Oxygen
Hmm.. after reading this thread I wish I bought the Carlsson C-Tronic instead of my RENNtech ELM v2. I usually like to stay away from the herd and do unique things, and this would have been one of them.

Please tell me... how much was this unit and where did you get it from?

The car is absolutely gorgeous by the way! I love it.

Oxygen

Thanks man!!! I purchased the C-Tronic from Kennedy performance. I believe it was $1495. For me its worth its price in gold. I will tell you that all the myths about the C-Tronic are false. Here is a picture of 30mm front 24mm rear on Sport I, Sport II puts the fenders right at the top of the tires, and gives that slammed look everyone seems to like. This is the height it sits at when driving. As i mentioned the system installs in under 5 minutes and its 100% plug and play.


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I know what my next Mod is " Carlsson C-Tronic ELM " It installs in like 5mins too!!!!
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I know what my next Mod is " Carlsson C-Tronic ELM " It installs in like 5mins too!!!!
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Were you located at Full Throttle???
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Were you located at Full Throttle???
PG County Maryland, Near Andrews Air force base.
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What other MB tuning does ELM besides Carlsson and Renntech? How about Brabus ELM, is it the same as Carlsson?
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PG County Maryland, Near Andrews Air force base.
Oh ok. Well If I'm ever down that way I would love to check out the ride. I'm In Frederick County.
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Can you turn off the module and return the cls to its stock height? If so, how? Does your car rub and can you drive in sport 1 or sport 2?


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