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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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Pics of a DROPPED C240 with STOCK rims?

Hey guys, I was just wondering how my 2003 C240 would look if it were lowered and had just stock rims.

They're the small seven spoke kind.

Thanks a lot if you could send me a pic.
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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It would look like a stock C240, sitting 4 inches lower in front, 2 inch lower in back. IMO, lowering the suspension does not have to be tied to changing the wheels. I'm sure some of the ricers around here would disagree, but it's your car so do what pleases you.
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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right, i dunno if i can afford rims just yet, so maybe i can just drop it. Can anyone do a chop if there are no pics?
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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my 330 dropped with stock rims. eibach pro-kit w/ billstein shocks. if the car comes with nice wheels, i think it can be pulled off with a nice look. sometimes spacers will help and give it a more aggressive look as well as fill in any fender gap hanging over the wheel.
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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I can't think of too many senarios where a drop doesn't improve the appearance of a car, regardless of rims.
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ddensity
I can't think of too many senarios where a drop doesn't improve the appearance of a car, regardless of rims.
i somewhat agree. sometimes a car will have stock rims with thin width. when they drop the car, it looks totally retarded (IMO) the way the wheels look so sunk into the fender. i've seen many civics and accords dropped like this and even on stock hubcaps which is even worse. saw a 325Ci on stock 16" 5 stars dropped and it looked bad to me also. however, dropping the ride height usually does tend to give a better, more aggressive appearance. also, i'm not big on the "slammed" look. a nice subtle drop looks best in my opinion
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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Thanks guys. I guess i'll just save up for 19" rims and then i won't have to drop it at all. Hopefully i can get em soon.

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I have a question. I'm worried that by the time i have enough money saved up, they won't offer the rims anymore. What do you think?
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