w220 mercedes

[adamsdubbing]

hi guys I have just purchased a w220 s class with the factory airmatic suspension and I was just wondering if there is a way to speed up the height control ?
I understand also I can fit adjustable drop links to lower it more but how low can you actually take these on stock airmatic and drop link setups?

any advise would be great

[Cuervo666]

think of links like coilovers its set and done at the height you set it at.
if you want full control you need to buy a lowering module.
renntech, brabus, LOMO are just some to name but they can be pricey.
personally im just doing lowering links on mine till they blow then do a full airbag,accuair set up

You can also go to a indy shop or some dealers will do this, but you can get it lowered thru the OEM computer, its not much I think you only get like .5" low

[adamsdubbing]

Well surly if you just buy a tank and managment you can use the standard air shocks therfore cutting the price of air ride in half

Or are standard shocks prone to popping / failing?

[Cuervo666]

standard bags are prone to fail after a while like anything, never heard of them popping.
yea doing that will cut the cost, I know Airrex sells a kit for out cars which runs around $3300 usd retail. but in the long run it will cost cheaper then when your bags go out or the OEM pump takes a shit, im talking about airmatic I cant even imagine the cost to fix ABC suspension lol.
Personally I want to do a compressor/ E-level set up on the oem airmatic bags till those go out, for right now, Im happy with just going with LINKs then spend on a aftermarket system.

[andratch]

IIRC, the factory air ride height on the W220 is adjustable through the Mercedes STAR service computer....if you can find a shop that has one!

[Jerogerse46]

think of links like coilovers its set and done at the height you set it at.
if you want full control you need to buy a lowering module.
renntech, brabus, LOMO are just some to name but they can be pricey.
personally im just doing lowering links on mine till they blow then do a full airbag,accuair set up

You can also go to a indy shop or some dealers will do this, but you can get it lowered thru the OEM computer, its not much I think you only get like .5" low

Where do I find these links at Cuervo666