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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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noob needs help on lowering car!

HI, i'm a new memeber and this site is off the hook! Anyhow, I want to lower my c320 but dont know which setup is right for me, ie: springs, coil overs, cup kits, etc. I want the car lowered but don't want any rubbing (car hiting the ground or whatever) when i have large adults in the back seat. Which specific product would you recommend and why. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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I have installed H&R coilver on my C230K sedan for over a month now and I am extremely happy with it. I have the car sitting at the lowest setting that is still sensible to street driving and I have sat 2 adults at the back with groceries in the trunk. No bottoming out. I have 225/245 staggered setup. The ride is a little harsher than stock but well within my tolerance level. The car handles like a go-kart and looks great.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:29 PM
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The car handles like a go-kart ...
Is that a good thing?
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:34 PM
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Is that a good thing?
Yes.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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Is that a good thing?
Better than handling like a boat
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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hmm.. I know you need spacers with H&R coilovers if you want a slammed drop right? I was wondering if you also need spacers witht the KWv2's?
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 05:36 PM
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Originally posted by Junbug
Better than handling like a boat
which i believe the cup kits do.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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which i believe the cup kits do.
the cup kits make your car handle like a boat?
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 08:08 PM
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depends how much you wanna spend. all i did was put in h&r springs and cut them. they used to rub a bit when i first got them.... but now its fine, even if i got people sitting in the back. and my rear is pretty low.... top of tire is not visable...
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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Originally posted by CarlssonCRS
depends how much you wanna spend. all i did was put in h&r springs and cut them. they used to rub a bit when i first got them.... but now its fine, even if i got people sitting in the back. and my rear is pretty low.... top of tire is not visable...
Do you think that if I dropped it w/ coilovers it would look as nice and low like your car?
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 08:33 PM
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yea should be fine. but keep in mind that coilovers are gonna be much more expensive then just springs.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 08:48 PM
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I heard that Brabus springs are pretty good
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 08:52 PM
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well.... if you get brabus springs you are overpaying for the little logo that is stamped on the springs that you wont even see once they are on.....
anyways i think they are make by eibach anyways.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 09:04 PM
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Originally posted by misterkomp
I heard that Brabus springs are pretty good
Brabus Springs are nice. Just that it really doesnt lower the car much. I like coilovers myself. I need to get me some. Hehe.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 09:05 PM
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well no springs lower the car much.... youre gonna have to cut them if you want it lower.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 12:29 AM
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I heard that Brabus springs are pretty good


They are amazing!
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 02:12 AM
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What springs give the car a decent drop?? Also does anyone have pics of their car lowered with brabus springs?
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 03:16 AM
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Re: noob needs help on lowering car!

Originally posted by coppermine
HI, i'm a new memeber and this site is off the hook! Anyhow, I want to lower my c320 but dont know which setup is right for me, ie: springs, coil overs, cup kits, etc. I want the car lowered but don't want any rubbing (car hiting the ground or whatever) when i have large adults in the back seat. Which specific product would you recommend and why. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
I used brabus to lower my ex C320 you can check my link to see what it looked like. By the way I have the springs and the rims up for sale if you are interested.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 04:17 AM
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Originally posted by misterkomp
What springs give the car a decent drop?? Also does anyone have pics of their car lowered with brabus springs?
I can take some pics tomarrow.

The drop is around 1.3 inches. There is 1 finger gap in the back. Around 2 fingers in the front. Its perfect for me. I have not even changed my driving style that much either.
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