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Old 03-16-2007, 06:32 PM
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lowered front...

so finally.... after 5 years i lowered my front...

hr springs in the front... i left the back on the stocks... but debating on getting them installed...

called both of the local benz dealers for installation... one refused and the other wanted 200 bucks per springs....

ended up going to an independent benz shop and got them installed for $160.

before and after pictures... i love the drop... much better height than before.

-carino

ps... the pictures i have been uploading lately are thumb nail size... how do i go about getting them to be larger/post size?

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nice drop...now do the rears LOL
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Originally Posted by CharlesCarino
so finally.... after 5 years i lowered my front...

hr springs in the front... i left the back on the stocks... but debating on getting them installed...

called both of the local benz dealers for installation... one refused and the other wanted 200 bucks per springs....

ended up going to an independent benz shop and got them installed for $160.

before and after pictures... i love the drop... much better height than before.

-carino

ps... the pictures i have been uploading lately are thumb nail size... how do i go about getting them to be larger/post size?

I wouldn't suggest rolling like this too long. H&R spring rate will be different than the OEM springs. If you don't want the rear to be lowered that much, just use a bigger spring pad, but definitely using the H&R spring in the rear.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
I wouldn't suggest rolling like this too long. H&R spring rate will be different than the OEM springs. If you don't want the rear to be lowered that much, just use a bigger spring pad, but definitely using the H&R spring in the rear.
owe... i did not know that... yeah... i will probably get them done next week..... i was thinking about that...

new spings in the front... and 5 year old springs in the rear probably isnt a good idea..

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i hate wheel gaps. i say cut a coil in the front and install the rear springs too.
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I don't think I've ever seen someone lower 1/2 of their vehicle. If you don't want to adjust the rear, just switch out the stock set, it's definately a good idea to keep it all in one system.

Pics look good though!

(Host your pics through imageshack, and they give you the code to copy/paste into your post body, it's super easy to use and free)
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don't springs come in set of 4???
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Originally Posted by CharlesCarino
so finally.... after 5 years i lowered my front...

hr springs in the front... i left the back on the stocks... but debating on getting them installed...

called both of the local benz dealers for installation... one refused and the other wanted 200 bucks per springs....

ended up going to an independent benz shop and got them installed for $160.

before and after pictures... i love the drop... much better height than before.

-carino

ps... the pictures i have been uploading lately are thumb nail size... how do i go about getting them to be larger/post size?
Let me guess which dealer failed to work with you.....

Which independent did you end up going with for the work?
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Originally Posted by mj50
don't springs come in set of 4???
yeah i got all 4..... i just didnt think the rear needed to be lowered anymore....

but... i plan on getting the rear done this week
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Originally Posted by johncl
Let me guess which dealer failed to work with you.....

Which independent did you end up going with for the work?
mb of kc... would not touch it...

aristocrat wanted the 200 bucks per spring...

i ended up taking it to

Morries Auto Service...
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913.281.5300

he works on my w124 and w123
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Originally Posted by CharlesCarino
mb of kc... would not touch it...

aristocrat wanted the 200 bucks per spring...

i ended up taking it to

Morries Auto Service...
kck

913.281.5300

he works on my w124 and w123
Just as I figured....

I will have to keep Morries in mind, I have never heard of them but it would appear that you are happy if you have taken all of your cars there.
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Originally Posted by johncl
Just as I figured....

I will have to keep Morries in mind, I have never heard of them but it would appear that you are happy if you have taken all of your cars there.
its a hole in the wall shop... i found out about him from mercedesshop forum.... hes been in business here in kc for 30 something years... he graduated from KU....

he is from persia.... his family owns an MB dealer back there

... its no aristocrat or mb of kc... but he and his staff know their stuff and his prices are a fraction of what both the dealers charge....

-carino

ps.. if you need an oil change... aristocrat has a great deal going on right ... i got my e class changed with synthetic oil for 19.99.... 40 dollar saving on what they usually charge...

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