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OFFICIAL W204 Lowering Spring Thread - Post Pics of Eibach Pro Kit, H&R Sport and SS
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From: Natick, MA
2010 C350 Sport
I have a set of Super Sports with about 5k miles on them and a brand new set of 5mm pads that I will probably end up selling. I just can't bring myself to install them. I am not worried about rubbing in the wheel wells, I am worried about scraping the front lip pulling into the driveway at work.
I have a c300 4matic Sport. How much of a drop will I actually see? I think the car will look better with them on but I don't want to scrap the front up. I am going to be running a set of 19" Stance rims during the summer.
I have a c300 4matic Sport. How much of a drop will I actually see? I think the car will look better with them on but I don't want to scrap the front up. I am going to be running a set of 19" Stance rims during the summer.
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2010 C200 CGI
Because of your 19's, your car will actually sit higher even with the springs. I've compared my car (18's with ss) next to the exact oem model side by side and the oem actually sat closer to the ground. Rubbing will depend on your tire size choice.
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From: Natick, MA
2010 C350 Sport
My rims are 45mm offset in the front and 48mm in the back
Tires 235/35/19 Front
265/30/19 Rear
I have read through a bunch of threads here and I believe this setup will not rub.
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From: Kelowna, British Columbia
White 2009 C300 Sport
so hopefully some one can help me with my question.
I'm new to all this, i was thinking about get H&R sport springs for a 09 c300 sport, i still have the stock 17" wheel's, will it make a huge difference?
Or should i just get the H&R coils when i get 19" rims next month ?
I'm new to all this, i was thinking about get H&R sport springs for a 09 c300 sport, i still have the stock 17" wheel's, will it make a huge difference?
Or should i just get the H&R coils when i get 19" rims next month ?
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c300
Hey guys
Just wanting to confirm that I wont be running into any issues.
'10 C300 Sport 4MATIC
WHEELS: FRONT 19X8.5 47MM
REAR 19X9.5 50MM
TIRES FRONT 235/35/19
REAR 265/30/19
SPRINGS H&R SUPERSPORT
Even though its 4matic, sound like everyone is saying they still work.
Any rubbing issues I should be aware of?
Just wanting to confirm that I wont be running into any issues.
'10 C300 Sport 4MATIC
WHEELS: FRONT 19X8.5 47MM
REAR 19X9.5 50MM
TIRES FRONT 235/35/19
REAR 265/30/19
SPRINGS H&R SUPERSPORT
Even though its 4matic, sound like everyone is saying they still work.
Any rubbing issues I should be aware of?
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From: Sydney
'07 C320 CDI
Hi guys,
I just had the H&R SS installed on my C320. It lowered exactly 40mm all round. Im running stock 17" rims. No plans to upsize, I like the comfort level of these stockies.
Overall I'm really happy with the drop, but don't wan't it to go any lower. Will it drop further once the springs settle, or is that just a myth?
I just had the H&R SS installed on my C320. It lowered exactly 40mm all round. Im running stock 17" rims. No plans to upsize, I like the comfort level of these stockies.
Overall I'm really happy with the drop, but don't wan't it to go any lower. Will it drop further once the springs settle, or is that just a myth?
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Hi guys,
I just had the H&R SS installed on my C320. It lowered exactly 40mm all round. Im running stock 17" rims. No plans to upsize, I like the comfort level of these stockies.
Overall I'm really happy with the drop, but don't wan't it to go any lower. Will it drop further once the springs settle, or is that just a myth?
I just had the H&R SS installed on my C320. It lowered exactly 40mm all round. Im running stock 17" rims. No plans to upsize, I like the comfort level of these stockies.
Overall I'm really happy with the drop, but don't wan't it to go any lower. Will it drop further once the springs settle, or is that just a myth?
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From: Sydney
'07 C320 CDI
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LOADED 08' C350 & 14' GLK-350 Diamond White (P1, MM, AMG Pkg, Ln Trkng, Htd Sts, Keylss Go)
thicker pads than stock = higher
the 5mm are thinner so i think it lowers the rear more since the rear is higher by default in our cars than the front?
anyone care to confirm?
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From: Bakersfield, CA
Mercedes Benz C300 Sport
You can upgrade your wheels to 18s and still have a comfortable ride.
Car definitely looks a lot better after the drop
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From: Calgary, AB, Canada
'09 C350 4M, '11 Sienna SE, '84 VW Jetta GLi
Yes, stock pads are 12mm so putting in the 5mm pads lowers rear another 7mm. They say it's not as soft as a ride, but I never noticed any difference.
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C350
wheel fitment
hey i wanted to get any ones knowledge on this i have a set of 19 inch 8.5 front and 9.5 rear both a +45mm offset C63 replica rims coming for my C350 i was wondering about tire size it says it recommeneds 235/35R19 for the front and 255/30R19 in the back and im not a big fan of how skinny the tires look as ive seen them on other W204's i was wondering if any one knows if a 235/40R19 front and a 255/35R19 back will fit with out any rubbing i think it looks much better this way if it is possible and if any one has even more knowledge i also want to do just a H&K sport lower with this set up also and was wondering if that would rub any advice or info would be great please PM me or post on the forum for info thank guys
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From: Alberta
This and that.
Hey guys so I have been contemplating getting some lowering springs and from what I read it seems like H&R Super Sports seem to be the best ones?
I don't want it to drop TOO much cause it will be driven in winter and I don't want it getting scraped everywhere. I won't be upgrading my rims anytime soon, I have the stock 18" AMG rims on it and I really like them.
So if I were to get these springs and drop it, do I need to do anything else? Like bushings, struts and all that? I am not too well versed with the terminology and all that but I read someone saying if you go lowering springs you should get struts too or you will mess up the car. Is that true? I would much rather just do the springs and have the lowered look with 18" wheels if possible. Anyone selling H&R Super sports?
Thanks
I don't want it to drop TOO much cause it will be driven in winter and I don't want it getting scraped everywhere. I won't be upgrading my rims anytime soon, I have the stock 18" AMG rims on it and I really like them.
So if I were to get these springs and drop it, do I need to do anything else? Like bushings, struts and all that? I am not too well versed with the terminology and all that but I read someone saying if you go lowering springs you should get struts too or you will mess up the car. Is that true? I would much rather just do the springs and have the lowered look with 18" wheels if possible. Anyone selling H&R Super sports?
Thanks
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15 Mercedes C400, 12 Mercedes C250 coupe
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C300 Sport 6MT
It would be good if people would post their before/after height measurements (ground to top of wheel well). Yes, I know variances in wheel/tire/inflation numbers are in play, but would definitely be helpful in deciding which suspension setup to go with.
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LOADED 08' C350 & 14' GLK-350 Diamond White (P1, MM, AMG Pkg, Ln Trkng, Htd Sts, Keylss Go)
I should be installing H&R SuperSport Springs and 4 New Nitto Motivo tires this week on my OEM 18" AMG wheels....
I will post pics after
I will post pics after
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C300 Sport 6MT
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From: Taiwan, Canada
2009 C300 Sport AMG
19 Work Gnosis with H&R Sport
Hi guys, just got my H&R sport and 19 Gnosis installed, the ride quality after lowered is surprisingly as comfort as factory. Here is the pic for your reference, the front is sitting at 1.5 finger and 1.75 in the rear but I believe it will bit just a lil bit lower after the spring settles in.
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From: Taiwan, Canada
2009 C300 Sport AMG
i'd do 20's with HR super sport if i still live in canada or states
