Finally! Got My C63 Grille Installed & Car Lowered
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Finally! Got My C63 Grille Installed & Car Lowered
Took my car in to Garage 5 to have them install the Eibach Pro-Kit springs & C63 style Grille last Friday. Am quite happy with the outcome and the ride is still very comfortable.
The car came with the 4 dot rear spring shims (19mm), so I brought along the 9mm and 5mm shims, but it was not necessary after all.
Here's another phoyo of the C63 style grille from Madracer.
Hope you guys like it.
The car came with the 4 dot rear spring shims (19mm), so I brought along the 9mm and 5mm shims, but it was not necessary after all.
Here's another phoyo of the C63 style grille from Madracer.
Hope you guys like it.
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It should settle a bit more in time. Having a 4-wheel alignment done next Friday. Next mod will be the CF door pillars.
Thanks for the compliment omgitselaine.
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Before & After Lowering Pictures
Photo or car before installing the Eibach Pro-Kit springs.
This is how the car looks now, after lowering.
This is how the car looks now, after lowering.
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Took my car in to Garage 5 to have them install the Eibach Pro-Kit springs & C63 style Grille last Friday. Am quite happy with the outcome and the ride is still very comfortable.
The car came with the 4 dot rear spring shims (19mm), so I brought along the 9mm and 5mm shims, but it was not necessary after all.
Here's another phoyo of the C63 style grille from Madracer.
Hope you guys like it.
The car came with the 4 dot rear spring shims (19mm), so I brought along the 9mm and 5mm shims, but it was not necessary after all.
Here's another phoyo of the C63 style grille from Madracer.
Hope you guys like it.
I googled around but couldnt find any concrete evidence of performance/MPG increase, just saw how it really improves looks...
Nice upgrade with the grill and lowering, looks sikk
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Thanks for the compliment Ryan. Eibach springs or any suspension upgrade for that matter will improve the looks, handling & cornering of your car, but not your gas mileage.
An easy and economical way of increasing your MPG is to pump up your tires 5 to 10 PSI above the recommended tire pressures in the manual. Your ride will be stiffer, but increasing the tire pressure will lower rolling resistance, thus improving your gas mileage. Driving with a light foot certainly helps too.
Bought the Eibach springs from Tire Rack. Paid $243.00 for the set + $16.26 for shipping.
An easy and economical way of increasing your MPG is to pump up your tires 5 to 10 PSI above the recommended tire pressures in the manual. Your ride will be stiffer, but increasing the tire pressure will lower rolling resistance, thus improving your gas mileage. Driving with a light foot certainly helps too.
Bought the Eibach springs from Tire Rack. Paid $243.00 for the set + $16.26 for shipping.
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Thanks for the compliment Ryan. Eibach springs or any suspension upgrade for that matter will improve the looks, handling & cornering of your car, but not your gas mileage.
An easy and economical way of increasing your MPG is to pump up your tires 5 to 10 PSI above the recommended tire pressures in the manual. Your ride will be stiffer, but increasing the tire pressure will lower rolling resistance, thus improving your gas mileage. Driving with a light foot certainly helps too.
Bought the Eibach springs from Tire Rack. Paid $243.00 for the set + $16.26 for shipping.
An easy and economical way of increasing your MPG is to pump up your tires 5 to 10 PSI above the recommended tire pressures in the manual. Your ride will be stiffer, but increasing the tire pressure will lower rolling resistance, thus improving your gas mileage. Driving with a light foot certainly helps too.
Bought the Eibach springs from Tire Rack. Paid $243.00 for the set + $16.26 for shipping.
Why did you choose these over H & R springs? How much more expensive are they than H & R's?
How much do they cost to get installed?
Do lowering springs decrease MPG in any way, or mess with the drive train or gears? (since you are changing the way the car was designed to sit)
Do they void warranty?
Sorry for all the questions, just wanna find out some more details before I drop scrill for the order...
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Any scraping noticed yet???
Why did you choose these over H & R springs? How much more expensive are they than H & R's?
How much do they cost to get installed?
Do lowering springs decrease MPG in any way, or mess with the drive train or gears? (since you are changing the way the car was designed to sit)
Do they void warranty?
Sorry for all the questions, just wanna find out some more details before I drop scrill for the order...
Why did you choose these over H & R springs? How much more expensive are they than H & R's?
How much do they cost to get installed?
Do lowering springs decrease MPG in any way, or mess with the drive train or gears? (since you are changing the way the car was designed to sit)
Do they void warranty?
Sorry for all the questions, just wanna find out some more details before I drop scrill for the order...
2. I prefer Eibach Pro-Kit because of prior experience. They don't drop the car as much and maintain relatively the same level of comfort. For price difference, check the different websites; start with Tirerack.com
3. I was charged 4 hours labor by Garage 5. Their rate is $75/hour.
4. Lowering the car does not decrease fuel mileage.
5. It should not void the entire warranty of the car. MB can only reject any claim they can prove is caused directly as the result of the change to aftermarket springs. Not to worry as long as the installation is done by a qualified technician.
If you decide to order the springs from Tire Rack, ask for Gus and tell him I referred him to you. He is a good guy and will give you exellent service.
BTW, where are you located at rb23lb?
Good luck.
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The price to install is about right. I lowered my c230 1" with H&R and I really cant tell the difference with the ride. I say Eibach and HR are probably the best springs that wont compensate the ride comfort.
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1. No scrapping issues at all. You should not have any tire clearance issues as long as you are still using OEM wheels.
2. I prefer Eibach Pro-Kit because of prior experience. They don't drop the car as much and maintain relatively the same level of comfort. For price difference, check the different websites; start with Tirerack.com
3. I was charged 4 hours labor by Garage 5. Their rate is $75/hour.
4. Lowering the car does not decrease fuel mileage.
5. It should not void the entire warranty of the car. MB can only reject any claim they can prove is caused directly as the result of the change to aftermarket springs. Not to worry as long as the installation is done by a qualified technician.
If you decide to order the springs from Tire Rack, ask for Gus and tell him I referred him to you. He is a good guy and will give you exellent service.
BTW, where are you located at rb23lb?
Good luck.
2. I prefer Eibach Pro-Kit because of prior experience. They don't drop the car as much and maintain relatively the same level of comfort. For price difference, check the different websites; start with Tirerack.com
3. I was charged 4 hours labor by Garage 5. Their rate is $75/hour.
4. Lowering the car does not decrease fuel mileage.
5. It should not void the entire warranty of the car. MB can only reject any claim they can prove is caused directly as the result of the change to aftermarket springs. Not to worry as long as the installation is done by a qualified technician.
If you decide to order the springs from Tire Rack, ask for Gus and tell him I referred him to you. He is a good guy and will give you exellent service.
BTW, where are you located at rb23lb?
Good luck.
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There were 2 mechanics and they were working carefully. Maybe I should clarify they charged me 4 man hours...including the R&I of grille. I was keeping an eye over their work.
I rather they worked carefully than do a half *** job scratching my bodywork and messing the suspension.
Did check with the MB dealership beforehand and they quoted 4-5 man hours at a much higher hourly rate.
I rather they worked carefully than do a half *** job scratching my bodywork and messing the suspension.
Did check with the MB dealership beforehand and they quoted 4-5 man hours at a much higher hourly rate.
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They really don't settle that much. Especially Eibachs. Many manufacturers block set their springs so they always maintain their height. They do it so the springs don't sag over time.
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makes me want to get eibach springs btw. got any pic of how high are the bumper off those parking stops?
