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Old 07-02-2008, 09:35 AM
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C350 lowering spring-height

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I am going to get H&R lowering springs for my C350. They have the sport spring, which lowers 1.4" front, 1.2" back. They also have the super sport spring, lowers 1.7" front, 1.8" back.
I was wondering if anyone out there has their W204 lowered already.
I am torn between the 2 choices. I don't want a big gap between the fender and the tires and I don't want the car to sit way too low either (problem with driving on uneven pavement and the bad for the shocks). I am hoping to get around 1 small finger gap in between. Please give me some advise.
Oh, i am getting 19" wheels.
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There are examples of both here. You may need to search. The super sports are too low in my opinion. They make the wheels look tucked. Unless your going with some wider wheels, that may look strange. I am going to use Eibachs and with my AMG 18" wheels with 10 mm spacers on the rears.
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eventhough i havent done mine yet , i will still recommand the sport , super sport will be too low
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pictures?

Does any have pictures to show both setting? I really need to get an idea.
I am looking for about 1 finger gap between the tires and fender.
I put Eibach springs on my Audi A6 with 19" wheels. It only drops 1.2" and after a year of driving it, still got 2.5 finger gap. Totally regret not getting a shorter set. If I get the sport spring, is it gonna be like that??? i hope not.
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ok, i have seen the H&R sport spring pictures on one thread, but yet seen any pictures of the W204 with the super sport. Does anyone have pictures to show?
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here man! they have regulaar sport springs and super sport


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19" and H&R springs (deep version)


19" and H&R springs (deep version)


20" and H&R springs (normal version)


20" and H&R springs (deep version)


20" and H&R springs (deep version)


20" and H&R springs (deep version)


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i might go deep, i think it looks really aggressive.
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yeah it would look so mean if you did that to ur car trail0r!
but first things first. . . .Paint they grey parts of ur grille black!!

or take ur luxury grille to a pro and get it painted black.. not matt black tho.. regulay shiny black to match with ur paint!

but i still think the sports grille in blakc looks better!
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THANKS VC!!! yes, i think i made the right decision. I actually already ordered the SUPER SPORT set. Can't wait to put them on!!!!
what happened to you? how come you didn't end up getting them?
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wait for coilovers!

or take ur luxury grille to a pro and get it painted black.. not matt black tho.. regulay shiny black to match with ur paint!

but i still think the sports grille in blakc looks better!
gonna have the sport grill painted while the luxury grill is on
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gonna have the sport grill painted while the luxury grill is on

yeah, if you have the patience, wait for coilovers.

Only reason I'm not getting the super sport is cause I'm worried about too much scraping when I the lip.
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yeah, if you have the patience, wait for coilovers.

Only reason I'm not getting the super sport is cause I'm worried about too much scraping when I the lip.
oh yea baby im getting that lip too. with coilovers we wont have to worry cause we can just adjust them.
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Hi Guys

what lip are we talking about here? what problem will I have with the SUPER SPORT Set?
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I have the H&R sport springs, to me are perfect for my taste, but if you like the more agresive look go for the super sport
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Hi Guys

what lip are we talking about here? what problem will I have with the SUPER SPORT Set?
A lot of us are waiting for the EuroTeck carbon fiber front lip spoiler that'll be out end of July. With the extra lowering from super sport, I'm worried the lower front with the lip will cause too much scraping. Coilovers would be best since you can adjust, but there are no coilovers out yet and I haven't heard about any ETA on them. As such, my progression will be Sport Springs -> Front Lip -> Coilover replacement instead of ideally Coilover -> Front Lip.
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I see... I was a bit confused and worry that it has something to do with the LIP of the rims hitting the fender. So, it's the LIP of the front bumper/spoiler. I think I will skip that. Spent wayyyy to much money in one year with my Audi A6 and now MB C350. Plus, AMG style is classic. Good luck to you guys though.

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