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Sandbags in the Trunk? = Poor Mans Lowering Springs

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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 06c230hwd
id have to say that i would rather be in warm weather with no snow than having to shovel snow 6 months of the year before work every morning

oh and back on topic- sandbags in trunk lol i can see where it would give you a slight advantage in the snow, but besides that...
Yeah, but I get to drift my 5,000+ pound, permanent AWD/4WD, V6 SUV for 5 months out of the year!!





Old Mar 2, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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this is the kind of people we dont need on this forum. It makes us all look bad. i will not even tell this guy where to get reasonable price on lowering, i just hope this guy goes away...................forever.
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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.............. the heavier the car, the longer the time it takes to stop, so is like would you rather get ran over by a 16 wheelers semi or a civic??

which one hurt more??
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Brabus_x2
SAND BAG IN YOUR TRUNK =


WASTE MORE MOTHERFUCKING GAS!!!

AND WHY IS A RICH JEW DRIVING A GERMAN CAR??


This Guy is a f*****g idiot!!!


btw why is he talking about physics and smashing into another car??

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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:13 AM
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Let me get some of that stuff you're smoking.
I don't think you'd want his stuff. Next thing you know, you might start a thread saying stickers will add more horsepower.
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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hard to believe someone majoring in physics actually thinks sandbag is a good solution for lowering..
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:32 AM
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i usually throw a few sand bags on the hood too to make the drop a bit more even.
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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shalom people,

if you ever want to rally race me on the dirt muddy roads of Texas, or the snowy slushy roads of Wisconsin, well see who wins, my heavy 203 with 4matic(OH NO 4MATIC MAKES YOUR CAR HEAVIER!!!) or your light rear wheel drive 203 which tends to flip over on sharp turns because it ways like a feather. trust me youll be flipping roof over wheels and end up on top of the trees, end up on the 10 oclock news hahaha

what? A Hebrew cant own a Mercedes? what is this a "NAZl" forum? we're already getting bombed by those damn Paleztinians!!!!!
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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Never heard of a W203 having a flipping over problem...that is a new one

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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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I think there's need to "CLOSE" this Thread. !!!
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by The Rich Jew
shalom people,

if you ever want to rally race me on the dirt muddy roads of Texas, or the snowy slushy roads of Wisconsin, well see who wins, my heavy 203 with 4matic(OH NO 4MATIC MAKES YOUR CAR HEAVIER!!!) or your light rear wheel drive 203 which tends to flip over on sharp turns because it ways like a feather. trust me youll be flipping roof over wheels and end up on top of the trees, end up on the 10 oclock news hahaha

what? A Hebrew cant own a Mercedes? what is this a "NAZl" forum? we're already getting bombed by those damn Paleztinians!!!!!
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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on a side note....


ive got 2 sand bag in my e320... hahha... my purpose was to add weight for better traction in the winter...


i have the stock suspension in this car and am planning to lower it sooner or later...



i will admit thought.... i do like the lowered rear ride height because of the weight but you will have to do something to compensate for the front...

anywho..... i do agree with everyone else...

save your money and do it right!!!
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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this reminds me of my favorite movie scene lol

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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by The Rich Jew
shalom people,

if you ever want to rally race me on the dirt muddy roads of Texas, or the snowy slushy roads of Wisconsin, well see who wins, my heavy 203 with 4matic(OH NO 4MATIC MAKES YOUR CAR HEAVIER!!!) or your light rear wheel drive 203 which tends to flip over on sharp turns because it ways like a feather. trust me youll be flipping roof over wheels and end up on top of the trees, end up on the 10 oclock news hahaha

what? A Hebrew cant own a Mercedes? what is this a "NAZl" forum? we're already getting bombed by those damn Paleztinians!!!!!
hahahaha you can not possibly be serious right!?!?! everything you say just gets crazier and the fact that you actually thing your funny is even worse haha. and first off if a car is properly lowered it wont flip cause it will be so close to the ground yet with your sand bag idea the weight will actually shift around and you might be actually more likely to flip under hard braking and turning as in rally situations.

but if you dont want to listen to us then go ahead do it and replace the intake too and just had a sand bag there too on top of the engine so the front looks good too oh and take pics also i heard it better if the sands actually out of the bag cause it shifts around less
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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now i know why Hilter came up with a Diet Solution and something similar to "DIRECT EXHAUST INJECTION"

Old Mar 2, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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why did you mention "Hjtler"??? i thought that word was illegal on these forums, you should be banned for using such foul language, damn antisemitic bigot
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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That's a great idea!! I can't believe no one ever thought of that before.
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Three mesh sand bags from Home Depot....... $6.00
Dirt from the back yard......$0.01
Lowering only the back end of a Mercedes......PRICELESS


Old Mar 2, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Someone please ban this f****r! Another wasted thread

Close this nonsense thread or something. Its not helping anyone out and some noobs out there might try it and f-up their car.



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