Sandbags in the Trunk? = Poor Mans Lowering Springs
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Sandbags in the Trunk? = Poor Mans Lowering Springs
i checked eibach site its $350 for lowering springs and the auto shop charges $400 to install all 4 springs. now is it worth paying $700 to lower a car 1/2 inch when you can instead fill your trunk with sand bags to drop the ride? its just like putting in 2 spare tires. i think this is "the poor man's solution" to getting lowering springs. has anyone tried it? plus a heavy trunk increases traction in slippery roads or snow. and the sand bags cost 3$ for 50lb bag at the home depot, so for less than $10 you can achieve the same look as someone who spent over $700 on eibachs. wow now you know what the obvious choice is.
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shalom,
just cause im a rich Israelite doesnt mean im gonna give away my hard-earned $800 dollars.
also the 203 comes straight from the factory jacked up 4inches like its a damn SUV, so sandbags/dumbell weights definitly are the answer to this problem, plus you increase the momentum of the car, and a heavier Benz slides less on ice than a light Civic which can be blow off its wheels by a light breeze
plus u already have a 50lb spare tire in the rear, and a 50lb subwoofer in the trunk, so if u really care about MPG or performance based on wiehgt u better start removing all your interior seats, and other heay crap inside. if you want to lose weight go all out or dont do it at all.some people are trying to lose weight, im trying to gain weight.
so the next time my 203 smashes into your 203 the higher momentum of my 203 will send your light 203 crashing into the 3 other cars ahead and probably cause you to rollover due to your light weight. by the way im majoring in Physics in college.
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just cause im a rich Israelite doesnt mean im gonna give away my hard-earned $800 dollars.
also the 203 comes straight from the factory jacked up 4inches like its a damn SUV, so sandbags/dumbell weights definitly are the answer to this problem, plus you increase the momentum of the car, and a heavier Benz slides less on ice than a light Civic which can be blow off its wheels by a light breeze
plus u already have a 50lb spare tire in the rear, and a 50lb subwoofer in the trunk, so if u really care about MPG or performance based on wiehgt u better start removing all your interior seats, and other heay crap inside. if you want to lose weight go all out or dont do it at all.some people are trying to lose weight, im trying to gain weight.
so the next time my 203 smashes into your 203 the higher momentum of my 203 will send your light 203 crashing into the 3 other cars ahead and probably cause you to rollover due to your light weight. by the way im majoring in Physics in college.
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Had to laugh at the title as I am one of those that do put 2 sandbags in the trunk in the trunk wells BUT for a different reason
Each bag is about 50lbs and the advantage in the snow with my snow tires is considerable. Last season I struggled in the snow and talking with a senior person from Mercedes Canada at the Toronto Autoshow he recommended this as a solution to my problem. I can tell you that change is worth it as it moves the car closer to a 50:50 balance.
I only run with the ballast when it is slippery or during snow storms and the bags come out for good at the end of March.
Those that live in sunny and warm Florida or California eat your heart out! I get 4-5 months of drifting experience every year!!
Each bag is about 50lbs and the advantage in the snow with my snow tires is considerable. Last season I struggled in the snow and talking with a senior person from Mercedes Canada at the Toronto Autoshow he recommended this as a solution to my problem. I can tell you that change is worth it as it moves the car closer to a 50:50 balance.
I only run with the ballast when it is slippery or during snow storms and the bags come out for good at the end of March.
Those that live in sunny and warm Florida or California eat your heart out! I get 4-5 months of drifting experience every year!!
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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...
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...
