I decided to just start a new thread.

In my other thread I had planned to go with H&R springs and cut half a coil in the front

Darwin at Carlab remembered my plans and why I had gotten the car and recommended
that I go with the Tein instead.
I really didn't want the car that low, I just didn't want the huge gap in the front.
The Tein even out the wheel gap and don't tuck the rear which is perfect for me
and my needs.
So thanks go out to Darwin for looking out for my best interests AND selling me less
expensive springs than what I was going to buy.
He also rolled my fenders more and shaved certain areas as well in the rear.

Just like before, all comments welcome.

Thanks guys

Here are some of the pics and more can be viewed at http://picasaweb.google.com/davidgchang

 

double posted? lol delete this one cuz i already commented the other one

 

hows the ride quality, is it bumpy?

 

I would say it's very close to stock. A little hard to say since I was on the stock springs for only a month. Coming from an STi on Tein Flex COs it's not bumpy at all.

 

i rode these 19s on stock suspension for a while, going over and into bumps was harsh with a loud thud every time...

those bumps are now as smooth as stock suspension with 16" rims...tein s.techs are great!!!

 

It looks PERFECT! and Carlab didn't cut your springs?

 

Your ride sits perfect for the crappy roads out here in the bay area.

Did the rear drop much at all? Comparing to your previous pics, it looks like the rear stayed the same, with about an inch drop in the front. Am I correct?

Also, where is Carlab?

 

oh yeah i forgot, 2007 c230!!!! already pretty low for stockkk...*******s..

 

bloody marvelous!

 

that drop is very nice

 

looking good...

 

You are right, it didn't drop a whole lot in the rear, but it did drop a little bit.
CarLab is in Santa Clara.
www.carlabms.com

 

not bad
but u'll prob have to change shcoks within 2 years

 

Perfect drop for driving

What spring pad # did you use?

 

looks good

now drive up those stairs!! italian job style!! j/p

 

maybe if I used H&Rs, but these are such a subtle drop they should last longer than 2 years


I didn't change the spring pad so whatever stock is

 

nice! looks good.

 

pic request please: can you take a shot straight from the rear, but from a long distance zoomed in to get a dramatic shot of the back? Love to see how that nice **** looks.

Kinda like this angle....

 

sick... black series ftw

 

what size tires are you using? i might need to have that tab thingy shaved and fenders a tad rolled to fit my new wheels, 9.5 rear with a 265 tire.

 

outlawdon-should be able to get a pic up tomorrow

anthuny-i've got 265 kumho ecsta spts on 19x9.5 et35
left side still rubs alot so Darwin says i need to switch to t1rs

 

Look similar 2 stock setting...

 

hey hey check your PM

 

hmm im gonna run a 265 on the rear with a 35 et too, shiat, and im dumped a lot more than you. rub city here i come.

 

i've got 19s with 265 falkens on the rear....no rubbing at all with tein s-techs