greg230

anybody out there with a w203 and carlsson 2/5's 18" staggered set??? if so how is the ride quality compared to what you had stock. and how much, if at all did you lower the car?

inquiring minds want to know

greg

greg230

nobody???

roozy21

..big balla with bling bling wheels

roozy21

how did you add your sig pic under your name? i can only get mine below my msg's...

young

can someone tell me what bling bling means? its in the PS2 NBA Street game where the commentator keeps saying it... i'm afraid to ask what big balla means

greg230

i am not really sure what bling bling-ing means, but it sounds like something i might want.... and the big balla thing, that i am sure is good

greg

young

you have to create an avatar. its in the faq (see buttons at top). basically, create a gif or jpg 65x65 and edit your login settings. i like buellwinkles

Mach430

Do you like mine?

Pffelan

but is it your car in the pic?

Luke@tirerack

I have driven several C320's with 18's and the ride is not harsh at all as a matter of fact I believe the ride is better because of the improved steering response.

Luke

Daez_Nutz

My 18" 2/5s are staggered (8" in front, 9" in back). I also have custom suspension (sort of a must with +2 wheels). After all's said and done, I like my ride better than stock. It's not so much harsh as it is firm. Handling and steering response is vastly improved.

BTW, "bling bling" is a catch phrase derived from the song of the same name by BG and the Cash Money Boys. It denotes the "sparkling" (hence, "bling bling") of their jewelry, watches, etc. Big baller is slang for someone with a lot of money and no hesitation to flaunt his wealth.

greg230

daez nutz...

you have exactly the setup i am looking for: carlsson 2/5 brilliants, staggered. How far does the metal stick out from the wheel? i have mulled over the decision to get these carlssons for like 4 months, i think i am just gonna do it

after the winter.... since i dont feel like skidding into a ditch and dying.

greg

btw, how much did you lower your car?

Daez_Nutz

I absolutely guarantee you that you will love these wheels on your car. I'm sure you've seen pictures, but they look ten times better in person. You won't be able to stop grinning for weeks.

The spokes in front are about flush with the face of the wheel. The rear wheels actually have some lip.

I also highly recommend the Bridgestone S-03s. They're arguably the best performance tire on the market, but they cost less than Michelin Pilot Sports. Ask Luke from Tirerack, Mr. Vanos, or anyone else who's had experience with them.

The Eibach springs lowered my car a little over an inch. It was a modest drop, but I think it's necessary with the 18" wheels. If you keep your factory ride height, the car will definitely look "raised up" with the bigger rims. H&R springs will lower your car even more and give you a stiffer ride.

Not to break your wallet, but if you do get springs, you should probably get performance shocks as well. The factory shocks have a hard time keeping up with the stiffer springs, and your ride comfort will suffer. All of these parts add up quick, but you'll be amazed at how well your car handles and how responsive your steering becomes. It's like a new vehicle.

Hope this helps.

greg230

thanks for the info.... i plan to order the new wheels, shocks and springs right after the winter ends

greg