H&R Springs Installed
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H&R Springs Installed
Hey all,
I don't post on here frequently but do keep tabs on what's going on fairly regularly. Here's pics of the H&R's w/stock #2 pads:
Do you guys think i should do a #3 pad? The rear lower euro look is sort of growing on me lol. Otherwise i picked up an AMG Med F1 steering wheel i got from RLEE that will be installed Monday. Pics to follow...
I don't post on here frequently but do keep tabs on what's going on fairly regularly. Here's pics of the H&R's w/stock #2 pads:
Do you guys think i should do a #3 pad? The rear lower euro look is sort of growing on me lol. Otherwise i picked up an AMG Med F1 steering wheel i got from RLEE that will be installed Monday. Pics to follow...
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That's probably a big difference from the ride height of your car before lowering since you have an '03. Now it looks more like the ride height '04.5+ sport sedans. I say leave the spring pads alone unless the slightly lower rear bothers you.
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I actually had the 04.5+ sull suspension installed initally (shocks, springs, sways), it ran 1" higher on all four corners compared to the H&R's. The dampning worked well with the OEM shocks.
The H&R's sports actually feel too aggresive for the stock shocks. Lesson for anyone to change the shocks to Bilstein/Koni at the same time.
I think i'll leave the rear pads... i'm sure i'll do shocks at some point so i'll probably cut 1/2 up front.
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Is the only way to lower the front equal to the back to cut the front spring one coil? if you use h&r springs could you just drop the front and level the cars evenly since stock the rear is lower?
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im getting a c230 dont have one yet but im doing all of the planning now so when i get it, i can strat doing mods right away, but also coilovers would work cause you can adjust them. and should the springs be brought to a shop to be cut or do it your self
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bring them to a shop...
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so if i put h&r springs on a 05 c230 1.4"front and 1.3" back if i cut half a coil on the front would that even the front with a back? do you know anybody who has done this? or a full coil, dont want to have to cut it twice, and have the shop go through all the work twice
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i had Darwin at carlab cut half a coil on the front of my HR's, my sig pics dont do justice..but the front 17s are almost tucked..i can squeeze a finger in ther..looks real nice and aggressive tho.
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Well....just to look at the other option for a second, how hard is it to replace the pads in the back? I'm like 4 days away from ordering HR springs for the 02 coupe..
Anyone know the stock pad #'s for the coupe...(I haven't stff yet, but I thought since we're talking about it..hehe) so anyone know off hand?
Anyone know the stock pad #'s for the coupe...(I haven't stff yet, but I thought since we're talking about it..hehe) so anyone know off hand?
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ok so where can i buy spring pads to raise the back up a little so the tire isnt tucked and matches the front after lowering with h&r's. also what is the different pads and mm's for the pads.
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ok so where can i buy spring pads to raise the back up a little so the tire isnt tucked and matches the front after lowering with h&r's. also what is the different pads and mm's for the pads.
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Dealer, I had #2 and went to #4. It's pretrty even now, a little more space in the front but the car is even. Just installed H&R sways yesterday and it handles nice. Now deciding on struts AMG or Bilstien
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Russell Stevens ...where in oregon do you live? also you just changed the rear pads to number 4 and kept the fronts at number 2 correct? can you change the front pad to make it a liltte lower in the front? if so what pad number thanks for the help
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Fronts have no spring pads...only the rear.
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Salem, correct there are no pads in the front. And making the front lower changes the handling negatively IMO.
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When I installed #52732 H&Rs in my W203, the front came down ~1.5", but the back dropped more than 2 inches. The rear was too low, with very little wheel travel. Add a passenger or two, and it was riding on the jounce snubbers. Ditched the original #2 pads and installed #4, but they only raised it ~1/4 inch. Trust you installed #52792, but seem to have suffered the same result!
Spoke with Josh Scott, (888) 827-8881, http://www.hrsprings.com. He was very helpful and accommodating. He provided a pair of their #52792-2 rear springs, gratis. Now, the rear is down ~1" from its original height and feels/looks "proper."
Was pleased with H&R's support, so I've subsequently installed their #70392(2) and #71392 anti-roll bars. Combined, the springs and bars resulted in a substantial improvement in cornering speed and overall handling dynamics.
When I installed #52732 H&Rs in my W203, the front came down ~1.5", but the back dropped more than 2 inches. The rear was too low, with very little wheel travel. Add a passenger or two, and it was riding on the jounce snubbers. Ditched the original #2 pads and installed #4, but they only raised it ~1/4 inch. Trust you installed #52792, but seem to have suffered the same result!
Spoke with Josh Scott, (888) 827-8881, http://www.hrsprings.com. He was very helpful and accommodating. He provided a pair of their #52792-2 rear springs, gratis. Now, the rear is down ~1" from its original height and feels/looks "proper."
Was pleased with H&R's support, so I've subsequently installed their #70392(2) and #71392 anti-roll bars. Combined, the springs and bars resulted in a substantial improvement in cornering speed and overall handling dynamics.
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When I installed #52732 H&Rs in my W203, the front came down ~1.5", but the back dropped more than 2 inches. The rear was too low, with very little wheel travel. Add a passenger or two, and it was riding on the jounce snubbers. Ditched the original #2 pads and installed #4, but they only raised it ~1/4" Trust you installed #52792, but seem to have suffered the same result!
Spoke with Josh Scott, (888) 827-8881, http://www.hrsprings.com. He was very helpful and accommadating. He provided a pair of their #52792-2 rear springs, gratis. Now, the rear is down ~1" from its original height and feels/looks "proper."
Was pleased with H&R's support, so I've subsequently installed their #70392(2) and #71392 anti-roll bars. Combined, the springs and bars resulted in a substantial improvement in cornering speed and overall handling dynamics.
When I installed #52732 H&Rs in my W203, the front came down ~1.5", but the back dropped more than 2 inches. The rear was too low, with very little wheel travel. Add a passenger or two, and it was riding on the jounce snubbers. Ditched the original #2 pads and installed #4, but they only raised it ~1/4" Trust you installed #52792, but seem to have suffered the same result!
Spoke with Josh Scott, (888) 827-8881, http://www.hrsprings.com. He was very helpful and accommadating. He provided a pair of their #52792-2 rear springs, gratis. Now, the rear is down ~1" from its original height and feels/looks "proper."
Was pleased with H&R's support, so I've subsequently installed their #70392(2) and #71392 anti-roll bars. Combined, the springs and bars resulted in a substantial improvement in cornering speed and overall handling dynamics.
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would moven bm6 rims fit on an 05'c230 lowered with h&r's
Wheel Brand: MB6
Wheel Size: 19x8.5 F / 19x9.5 R
Bolt Pattern: 5x112
Wheel Offset: 32MM F / 38MM R
Wheel Finish: Polish Silver
Tire Sizes: 235/35/19 245/35/19 F/ 265/30/19 275/30/19 R
would there be spacers needed or any rubbing issues? thanks
Wheel Brand: MB6
Wheel Size: 19x8.5 F / 19x9.5 R
Bolt Pattern: 5x112
Wheel Offset: 32MM F / 38MM R
Wheel Finish: Polish Silver
Tire Sizes: 235/35/19 245/35/19 F/ 265/30/19 275/30/19 R
would there be spacers needed or any rubbing issues? thanks
