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Which coilovers go the lowest?

     
Old 03-25-2012, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by phister
They come in only the BR. But its fully custom you can choose your spring rate and if you want a shorter strut/shock to lower the car more but still have full travel.
About to install my BC's. Do you have yours on the lowest ride height setting?
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Old 03-25-2012, 06:15 PM
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Also will I need spacers for my stock 16" wheels to clear if I have it dropped all the way
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Also will I need spacers for my stock 16" wheels to clear if I have it dropped all the way
I have 12mm spacers for sale 5x112.
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Old 03-25-2012, 08:54 PM
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Any idea if it will clear the BC's without any spacers? How much do you want for yours and what kind are they?
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Any idea if it will clear the BC's without any spacers? How much do you want for yours and what kind are they?
I dont know if they clear just like that I dont have BCs, I have H&Rs. Theyre ichiba 12mm hubcentric spacers. 60 shipped.
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Im assuming they're for the front?
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Im assuming they're for the front?
Yessir. Let me know if youre interested.
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Old 03-27-2012, 04:55 PM
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you wont need spacers. only coilovers that really have issues is the KW since they are made a bit larger than the OEM dimensions.
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i'll have my 5mm and 10mm spacer up for sale soon once I get the new wheels mounted.
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mine is not set to the lowest yet. i still have quite a bit in front and the rear plus I have yet to put the #1 pads in the rear to drop it more.
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What was the total (shipped) price of the BCs?
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$1000 shipped on ebay
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Old 05-25-2012, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by phister
you wont need spacers. only coilovers that really have issues is the KW since they are made a bit larger than the OEM dimensions.
My front tire is hitting the coil hard (stock size tires) it looks like i definitely need spacers but i don't know what size to get.
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Old 11-01-2012, 09:41 PM
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I'm wanting to go lower in the back on my coupe. Do I get the thinner rear spring pads from Mercedes and what do I ask for? THANKS
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Get the pads from rmeuropean.com
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I might have a spare set.

Spring Pad Part Numbers (Rear):

Rear #1 pad 210 325 01 84 5mm

#2 pad 210 325 02 84 9mm

#3 pad 210 325 03 84 13mm

#4 pad 210 325 04 84 17mm
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Hey Phi, when I installed my coilovers I don't remember ever seeing the pads for the rear. Did I ef up somewhere?
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Hey Phi, when I installed my coilovers I don't remember ever seeing the pads for the rear. Did I ef up somewhere?
no pads used in rear with coilovers...at least my H&R's dont.
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Should i get an alignment after lowering with this kit ?
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BC racing use them since the perches are on the bottom of the spring. It's in the top of the spring, you have to sometimes look up in the slot because it gets stuck there and pull it out.
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I tried the part number for the #1 pad but the site didn't recognize the number. I'm looking for at least another half inch of drop. Will changing the pads do it?
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Odd I go to mymercedesparts.com and it works

http://mymercedesparts.com/parts/ind...&siteid=215326
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my custom KW's with plenty of drop left......



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ksport = junk

why is that
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