rb23lb

is it required to do an alignment after installing springs???

If so, how much does it usually cost in addition to installation, and do you have to get it done at the dealer for best results?

rb23lb

if I can barely clear (by about a half inchto 3/4 " max) parking stops with the stock suspension...

then I assume that there is NO WAY in heck that with Eibach's you will still be able to clear parking stops..

Guess it just means you always have to stress and be careful when parking...

Anybody have any comments from experience that say different?

benggolf

I have scraped a couple of bumpers in the past, so now I never stick the nose of any car all the way over those parking stop. Always stop short and the bumper overhang never even cross over the stops.

benggolf

Sorry I don't have any pictures, but nowadays I always stop short of the parking stops. Scraped a couple of bumpers before, so I am extra careful.

FrankW

true and exactly what I do, but family members will occasionally drive this car as well. modding decision will be based on how others can drive this car. we'll see.

rgrpc

Looks really good

FrankW

nice painted inner on the headlights

brian1215

im digging the drop of the car, but still needs 1 more inch of a drop, then you should not get the CF door panels but get C63 CF difusser and the brabus CF mirror covers, no need to change the rims though, just needs a more fierce look. LOWER IT MORE.. looks great enjoy ur ride

tanktube67

nice ride

rb23lb

so is that the 18" stock AMG's with just the eibach springs that determines your wheel Gap? or did you have to add something else to get that look?

benggolf

Yes, just the Eibach Pro-Kit with the optional 18" double-spoke AMG wheels that we ordered with the C350 Sports .

I could still drop the back by another 10mm (shim with 2 dots) or 14mm (shim with 1 dot), but elected to have a slight rake instead and used the original 4-dot shim that the factory had installed on the car. There are actually 4 different shim thickness that is available at the dealership (19mm/17mm/9mm/5mm).

cmann

Nice car!
just a suggestion, paint headlights inside housing black.(like C63) then it will look fierce..enjoy your ride!

rb23lb

i want the factory oem rake, just want the car a little lower like yours...

so i just tell them to install the springs and keep the stock shims than??

rb23lb

how do you paint the headlights black? any DIY's?

or is it tinted on the inside???

Here is the look I am eventually going for, see the pic

benggolf

Yes, that's right.

Hazemonster

OK...sorry to be a hater...but you spent almost $400 for something that barely makes any difference in my opinion. Of course...everyone is certainly entitled to do what they want..but looking at the pictures..there isn't much difference. You also paid $$ to compromise the "factory" ride...which could be better...but might be worse.

If you are happy with it...that's all that matters...but I never understood why people want to lower the car...and only 1/2"....hardly noticeable for $400 spent

rb23lb

looks noticable to me....

and it improves the ride and handling...

just look at the numbers from the eichbach sites..

check out the results of the pro kit on other cars...

benggolf

...."Father, forgive them for those who know not what they do or say".

Eibach is known to be the best replacement for OEM springs for people who do not want a drastic drop or too much deterioration in comfort, yet give a noticeable improvement in handling.

Remember, different strokes for different folks. The line that divides the sublime and ridiculous is a very thin line.

Thanks for the support rb23lb.

Derspeed

With sincere respect, "hardly noticeable" is the point. Subtle.

It looks just right now. One of the first things I thought when I got mine was, it needs to be about 1/2 inch lower. In-person, 1/2 makes a nice subtle difference in appearance. Not everyone wants the dumped on 22s look. When I get my springs done, I am placing 10mm spacers on the rear wheels as well. They will be subtle differences that may make other enthusiasts take a second look. Oh, the springs and spacers do improve handling.

Hazemonster

I think I clearly stated...if you like it..that's all that matters.

And derspeed..if you want to pay $575 for 1/2" of difference...then that is your choice. If you say it improves performance and handling..then more power to you. I don't race my benz...so I wouldn't appreciate that difference..but AGAIN...if it makes you happy..then no one can argue with that.

FrankW

why make the comment if you are going to end up saying "if it makes you happy"... crying for attention?

Hazemonster

Yes..that's exactly what I was doing...you figured me out.

rb23lb

you dont have to race to enjoy performance and handling... performance and handling improvements will improve your everyday NORMAL driving experience, son...