19" or 20" rims???
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19" . You are definitely gonna rub the fender if you go 20" and lower the car. It happened with my E class and that's a bigger car.
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look "bomb" on the car? "sespention"?...I just had a slang attack. sorry couldn't resist.
19" if you want to get new wheels. 20's too big for any 3, C, A4 or IS and the tires are expensive.
19" if you want to get new wheels. 20's too big for any 3, C, A4 or IS and the tires are expensive.
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you "CAN" put 20" on... but it's not gonna be good for the car, the suspension, the wheels. you better live in a city with no drive ways, uneven pavement, street with no speed bumps.
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doesn't look like it.
the wheels will be inside the fender if it was lowered..
i got 19" with super sport that's lower than that.
the wheels will be inside the fender if it was lowered..
i got 19" with super sport that's lower than that.
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can u post a pic of you car with the 19's and super sports...Im debating btwn 19 or 20's too. I like the tires even with fender (not even a finger gap)
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Here you go. sorry, had to resize it, so you can't really see it too clearly. But i can barely fit one finger in the front.
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I think it's the uneven pavement. The other side is lower. But front is definitely lower than rear. Trust me. it's much lower when you see it in person. I strongly suggest 19 over 20. Super sport over sport.
here is another picture.
here is another picture.
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um.. honestly. i don't know. havent driven a car long enough to replace the shocks yet! ha ha. But, my brother's 530, i think it took him 2-3 years before he had to replace them. So, don't waste the money on replacing them. OEM shocks are fine.
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20" looks nice, but not practical in most areas. 19" for a good compromise. If you change springs only, the car will bounce over just about everything. The C's suspension as it is is already too soft, IMO.
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what do you mean "bounce over"?
the sports springs are stiffer, so you don't really bounce up and down, right?
what do you mean "bounce over"?
the sports springs are stiffer, so you don't really bounce up and down, right?
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The springs may be stiffer, but the dampers will be at a constantly compressed state because the springs are shorter than OEM (this is why the shocks wear out faster). People who have installed springs have reported an increase in suspension travel over bumps, especially at high speeds. I don't care about the shocks wearing out faster, because I think they're crap anyway and plan on replacing them; however, I just can't deal with the bouncing.
I already hit my head on the car's ceiling sometimes when I'm on the highway and going at a decent clip. Over even the slightest bump (so small I can't even see it sometimes), the car bounces up and down as if I'm on a ship. This is why I'm waiting for coilovers or at least a proper spring/shock matched set (H&R Cup Kit?) that will allow me to adjust a few things. I'm willing to wait a bit, deal with the 4X4 look, and do it right the first time around.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch... (back to original topic.)
I already hit my head on the car's ceiling sometimes when I'm on the highway and going at a decent clip. Over even the slightest bump (so small I can't even see it sometimes), the car bounces up and down as if I'm on a ship. This is why I'm waiting for coilovers or at least a proper spring/shock matched set (H&R Cup Kit?) that will allow me to adjust a few things. I'm willing to wait a bit, deal with the 4X4 look, and do it right the first time around.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch... (back to original topic.)
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There are already aftermarket shocks out there you can buy, do you know? Maybe Bilstein?
do you have the 4matic or rear wheel drive model?
well, i agree that a matching aftermarket shocks will go better with the sports springs. but it doesn't bother me that much driving the the original shocks on. so i am just gonna wait till they worm out to replace them.
do you have the 4matic or rear wheel drive model?
well, i agree that a matching aftermarket shocks will go better with the sports springs. but it doesn't bother me that much driving the the original shocks on. so i am just gonna wait till they worm out to replace them.
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I have the RWD. There are no aftermarket shocks out yet as far as I know. I could be wrong. There is a coilover out, KW V3, but that set looks a little too crazy for my needs. I don't need a race kit, just something a bit stiffer than stock that I can dial in one time to my liking and leave to be.
If you're not too concerned about affecting the suspension characteristics of the car, I think H&R and Eibach sport springs are both great choices. H&Rs drop the car lower. They look great. I'm more concerned about the driving dynamics than the looks. I wanted a Bimmer, but hated the design. I love the C's design, but strongly dislike the suspension.
Can't have everything, I guess.
If you're not too concerned about affecting the suspension characteristics of the car, I think H&R and Eibach sport springs are both great choices. H&Rs drop the car lower. They look great. I'm more concerned about the driving dynamics than the looks. I wanted a Bimmer, but hated the design. I love the C's design, but strongly dislike the suspension.
Can't have everything, I guess.
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