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Old 03-04-2015, 01:54 PM
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Should I lower 2008 C350?

The car is getting old but with the newer wheels a slight drop would make it look a lot better. I was planning on H&R Sports 1.2" drop only i know this would affect longevity of the shocks which I hope to not have to replace as I'll likely sell the car in a year.
Also I'm running +38 front and +44 rear offsets and 225 front and 255 rear tires that don't rub but worried they might with the drop...is anybody running this set up with a drop?
Finally, I'm considering Meisterschaft race exhaust but would only pull the plug if I would hear a noticeable improvement as it costs so much. I've heard some sound clips and it sounds good revving but I don't drive hard/fast so I'm thinking it would be a waste of money for me?
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You just said you were going to sell in a year. Why put any more money into it? Any mods you do now will simply devalue the car more when it comes time to sell.
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Originally Posted by edgalang
You just said you were going to sell in a year. Why put any more money into it? Any mods you do now will simply devalue the car more when it comes time to sell.
Yes but I have some extra cash and this will keep my interest in the car which I still do enjoy. Might even be over a year, all depends on my next ride. I know I'll take a big loss but will likely part out all aftermarket stuff as I'll be trading it in.
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You won't rub if you lower on sports or super sports. If I were you I would go super sports hands down. The sports you won't even be able to notice a difference
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Originally Posted by dudeitsmattx
You won't rub if you lower on sports or super sports. If I were you I would go super sports hands down. The sports you won't even be able to notice a difference
This! OP, you might want to visit this thread. Save the $ if you aren't going to go for coil overs.
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Originally Posted by sedici
I was planning on H&R Sports 1.2" drop only i know this would affect longevity of the shocks which I hope to not have to replace as I'll likely sell the car in a year.
So if you do the drop as planned and sell the car, who pays to replace the shocks you knowingly and prematurely destroyed?
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The poor guy that buys the uncertified C class lol
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This! OP, you might want to visit this thread. Save the $ if you aren't going to go for coil overs.
This is great thank you.

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