Lowering links

[karozza]

I see a company on EBAY offering lowering link for the ABC suspension...

MERCEDES SL (ABC) Fully Adjustable Lowering Links module full kit £79.00 | eBay

Anybody been using these for some time now or similar; what are your thoughts on the ride quality etc??

My intention would be to lower the car 20-30mm maximum.

 

[Silver CL55]

I used them on 2 vehicles for a total of 5 years.

No issues, your lift and lower button still works although the starting point is obviously lower.

Ride quality suffers but I found it still acceptable.
I'd fit them again, no problem.

 

[m2287]

As he said above, had them on my CL and slammed it (had to replace both my rear shocks shortly after! Also got them on my s class without problem!

 

[F1BHP]

I have them with no problems so far

 

[karozza]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Just for further clarity; if I were to lower say 20-30mm, would the ride become harsher or just a little firmer than the usual comfort??

I like the ride comfort as it is now & so don't want it to get bumpy!?

 

[Pitts Pilot]

Ride quality suffers but I found it still acceptable.

Is it practical, (and mechanically sound and reliable) to lower the car as suggested, and then drive around on the first raised position (via the in-cabin button) for extended periods?

You see, I live in the London Borough of Wandsworth, which is probably the 'speed bump' capital of the world, and lowered suspension just won't be practical.

But once I'm on a motorway, lowering the suspension 25mm would help the fuel consumption and road holding, as well as look good when parked up.


Also, can you also give me a better idea of how much firmer the suspension becomes with 25mm lowering. Say like switching to Sports ABC from regular, for example?

Many thanks for your help

Cheers,
Robert

PS. I don't know if Olly at PCS has any views on lowering links etc?

 

[karozza]

No issues, your lift and lower button still works although the starting point is obviously lower. Ride quality suffers but I found it still acceptable. I'd fit them again, no problem.

How much did you lower the car??

 

[Alps]

Lowering links is a quick solution and does the job. Module is a more costly and flexible way to lower and can be turned off.

both solutions you can still use the buttons inside the car to raise and change modes.

 

[m2287]

Is it practical, (and mechanically sound and reliable) to lower the car as suggested, and then drive around on the first raised position (via the in-cabin button) for extended periods?

You see, I live in the London Borough of Wandsworth, which is probably the 'speed bump' capital of the world, and lowered suspension just won't be practical.

But once I'm on a motorway, lowering the suspension 25mm would help the fuel consumption and road holding, as well as look good when parked up.




PS. I don't know if Olly at PCS has any views on lowering links etc?

ABC suspension lowers by a certain amount automatically once you reach a certain speed, I have a website with lots of info, I'll post it once I'm home tonight as I don't have it saved on my phone!

 

[m2287]

Here is the link for lots of info on ABC, for ride height adjustment while driving you want the level control function section.

ABC Suspension

 

[Dieselman]

Why does lowering the car make it ride more harshly?

The only reason I can think is that it takes the dampers outside the comfort area into a more resistive area, designed for body control when cornering. Which is why it knackers them fairly quickly.

I would have thought the difference between bump and rebound rates would then be noticeable.