phister

is the sports/amg package

dexmex88

Damnit I thought so. Is the bumper actually different from the luxury or just those pieces? I'm just trying to figure out how to change it because mine just isn't cutting it. BTW I'll post my wheels soon as to not throw this too far off-topic.

phister

its the whole bumper. you can order a replica from gary@suvneer a sponsor on here

Suvneer

Ihave the front lip. $260 shipped

dexmex88

Interested in the bumper too. Pmed you.

dexmex88

Thanks a lot, though no luck through him.

C230Kreepin'

Questions: would these be a good alternative to the OEM camber bolts?: http://pannauto.com/spc_performance/...r/g-62332.aspx

Or am I better off with just getting them from RMeuropean? If so how many do I need? I just recently got back into doing stuff to my car. Moving to England and traveling have taken up alot of my time =)

Current Specs:
2004 230K
BC Racing BR Coilovers
nothing else... Lol

phister

you really need the fluted for the fronts. to use the other bolts youre gonna have to drill out the hole to make it fit

C230Kreepin'

Ok so just get these guys right?:
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._D18BD03A.aspx

http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._5C1313F8.aspx

mchugh777

Ok guys, I have an 04 sport sedan and want to lower it. Problem is I can't afford coilovers so I was going to go with springs. All of the spring kits I find keep the front sitting a bit to high. I want equal fender gap. Will I have to end up cutting the front springs 1/2 coil on the kit I buy??? Or is there another option when purchasing the springs. I've honestly looked at every retailers kit and the front always seems 1/2" to high! Anyways, thanks in advance

phister

Front will always look high because the arches are higher than the rears so it gives the illusion of it being higher.

mchugh777

I know that phister and thank you, but that does not answer my question.

phister

to get what you want you'll have to cut springs. I say save up and get coilovers instead of cutting springs. That or you can raise up the rear with a thicker rear pad to make it what you want. Just remember when you lower the car on stock struts/shocks they're gonna wear out pretty quick so you'll end up having to replace them sooner than later because the strut/shock doesn't get full travel on lowered springs so the they are continuously on load causing them to wear out faster.

mchugh777

K, that's def what I needed. My question for cutting the springs is how to do it successfully to prevent failure. Any specific way to cut them to........A: keep the spring from slipping the cup........B: to get it to seat correctly via the angle of cut. I was thinking half a coil? I'm assuming I would keep the CUT angle the same as the factory cut? Thanks phister

phister

You want to cut the top of the spring, never the bottom. Do it in half coil at a time because it does drop it quite a bit. Just cut straight down. Make sure to paint the cut end with rust preventing paint

mchugh777

K, thanks for the advise.

05c230rpf1

Make sure you don't cut them with a torch you'll mess up the properties of the metal with soo much heat. It's not necessary but even with a grinder or such I'd personally have a lot of water nearby to keep the spring as cool as possible.

Zane @ Brada

Im not sure why we are even having this conversation!!! Please do not cut your springs! Surely you can afford some inexpensive coil-overs.... they are less than $1000 shipped to your door! Again, please dont cut your springs. It is a terrible idea.

05c230rpf1

Agreed but at the same time if you're gonna do something wrong at least make it somewhat safe.

BenzoLenny

did you need the front spacers added on or u just wanted too...also did it clear the front strut with out rubbing or no

[QUOTE=phister;5609527]I'll start things off

2006 C230 SS
BC RACING COILOVERS 10KG FRONT AND 8KG REAR SPRING RATES
CCW CLASSICS
FRONTS: 18X9 +25 (10MM SPACERS SO +15 OFFSET NOW)
REARS: 18X10 +20 OFFSET
TIRES: CONTINENTAL DWS
FRONT: 215/40/18
REAR: 245/40/18
MOTORSPORTS HARDWARE 75MM BULLET NOSE RACE STUD CONVERSION
C32 AMG BRAKE SYSTEM
GHOSTRIDER REAR CAMBER KIT
FENDERS ROLLED, PULLED, AND GRINDED TABS

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phister

Need spacers to clear the c32 calipers

pww

Not so new setup, but hadn't posted it in here:







18x9 et 12 (et34 + 22 mm spacer) with a 225/40
18x10 et22 (et34 + 12 mm spacer) with a 245/35

tiga88

updated version,
front: 19x8,5 +20 (+40 with 20mm spacer), Rear: 19x10 +18 (+45 with 27mm spacer)
TIRES - F: Accelera phi 215-225/35
using less shockabsorber stopper some more, more soft feeling

TruTaing

Tiga - your car looks awesome! I wanna see more pix of what your rear stretch looks w/ 225s on a 10" wheel :x Those side skirts really make that lip kit work imo! :P

03c320

Why is my 19x8.5 with a 32 offset and a set of 15mm spacers still rubbing on my strut?