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04-27-2009, 05:35 PM
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To those of you who have the H&R coilovers, do you know what the minimum lowering height is? I know the descriptions says 1", but that is their generic description and they say it varies from car to car.
Info on any other coilovers would be great too.
I'd like to know if you can install the coilovers but leave your ride height close to stock? I wouldn't mind lowering it 1/2"-3/4" or so, but it would be nice to raise it back to stock (or close to it) in the winter.
Info on any other coilovers would be great too.
I'd like to know if you can install the coilovers but leave your ride height close to stock? I wouldn't mind lowering it 1/2"-3/4" or so, but it would be nice to raise it back to stock (or close to it) in the winter.
04-30-2009, 12:47 PM
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Thanks, looks great by the way!
05-01-2009, 02:17 AM
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not too sure where he sourced them, just showed up one day with rims in his trunk
they are 8x8.5 front and 8x9.5 rear with 45 offset i believe? cant remember
05-01-2009, 03:49 PM
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The tires are Pirelli P Zero Nero.
Front 225/35
Back: 255/30
Yes, could go with wider tire, but i know the c63 have these dimension!
05-02-2009, 04:54 PM
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c63 has 235 /40 in front with 255/35 on the back that is on 18"
@ angeloxnet : greeeeet ... get replica rims and cracks on the first bump . or better yet , what happend to a friend of mine , get the midle of the wheel lose from the outside of the wheel at 200km/h.
you can imagine yourself at let's say 50mp/h losing one of your tires ? with rim and all ? ahhh ? does it sound appealing.
you are ready to spend 50 000 USD ( just a price here , ok ? ) and you can't spend 3000 USD on a decent wheel set ?
@ angeloxnet : greeeeet ... get replica rims and cracks on the first bump . or better yet , what happend to a friend of mine , get the midle of the wheel lose from the outside of the wheel at 200km/h.
you can imagine yourself at let's say 50mp/h losing one of your tires ?
with rim and all ? ahhh ? does it sound appealing. you are ready to spend 50 000 USD ( just a price here , ok ? ) and you can't spend 3000 USD on a decent wheel set ?
05-02-2009, 06:13 PM
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05-02-2009, 08:57 PM
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c63 has 235 /40 in front with 255/35 on the back that is on 18"
@ angeloxnet : greeeeet ... get replica rims and cracks on the first bump . or better yet , what happend to a friend of mine , get the midle of the wheel lose from the outside of the wheel at 200km/h.
you can imagine yourself at let's say 50mp/h losing one of your tires ? with rim and all ? ahhh ? does it sound appealing.
you are ready to spend 50 000 USD ( just a price here , ok ? ) and you can't spend 3000 USD on a decent wheel set ?
@ angeloxnet : greeeeet ... get replica rims and cracks on the first bump . or better yet , what happend to a friend of mine , get the midle of the wheel lose from the outside of the wheel at 200km/h.
you can imagine yourself at let's say 50mp/h losing one of your tires ?
with rim and all ? ahhh ? does it sound appealing. you are ready to spend 50 000 USD ( just a price here , ok ? ) and you can't spend 3000 USD on a decent wheel set ?
05-09-2009, 06:53 PM
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Of course, you must determined the thickness of the original spacer on your car when you swap your springs to know how thick or thin of a spacer to go.
Hope this helps.
05-10-2009, 11:06 AM
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@ angeloxnet : greeeeet ... get replica rims and cracks on the first bump . or better yet , what happend to a friend of mine , get the midle of the wheel lose from the outside of the wheel at 200km/h.
you can imagine yourself at let's say 50mp/h losing one of your tires ? with rim and all ? ahhh ? does it sound appealing.
you are ready to spend 50 000 USD ( just a price here , ok ? ) and you can't spend 3000 USD on a decent wheel set ?
@ angeloxnet : greeeeet ... get replica rims and cracks on the first bump . or better yet , what happend to a friend of mine , get the midle of the wheel lose from the outside of the wheel at 200km/h.
you can imagine yourself at let's say 50mp/h losing one of your tires ?
with rim and all ? ahhh ? does it sound appealing. you are ready to spend 50 000 USD ( just a price here , ok ? ) and you can't spend 3000 USD on a decent wheel set ?
to each is own, there are some decent quality replica's out there, replica doesnt mean replica quality, it's still a wheel produced in the same fashion and same quality just a "replica" of an actual wheel design.
I've TRACKED my rims, and they didn't "fall off", nor do i have any cracks after numerous (unavoidable potholes), Not to sure what happened to your friend and sorry to hear that, but with 5 bolts i just dont see how a wheel can "fall off" also I ask myself how often do I go"200km/h+"
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05-11-2009, 04:47 AM
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If you are changing springs, you basically have to install the new springs first, let it settle and measure how much lower you want the rear end to sit and buy the right spacer.
Of course, you must determined the thickness of the original spacer on your car when you swap your springs to know how thick or thin of a spacer to go.
Hope this helps.
Of course, you must determined the thickness of the original spacer on your car when you swap your springs to know how thick or thin of a spacer to go.
Hope this helps.
05-12-2009, 03:50 PM
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i've started searching for the best coilovers for my C . so , what should be the best for most driving onroad and twice a year on track .
D2, H&R, bilstein ? ? ?
thanks
D2, H&R, bilstein ? ? ?
thanks
05-12-2009, 05:07 PM
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Do you want to adjust the rebound and damping or just the height? Personally, I would avoid D2s or anything that is not Bilstein, H&R and KW.
I know Bilstein has the PSS10 kits for our cars, but I wonder if they will have the B14 coilover kits that are similar to the available H&Rs.
05-13-2009, 06:09 AM
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i just want height adjustment . for the others its really difficult to get the setup just right. so factory rebound and damping and only height adjustable.
also i would like something in between 20 and 50 mm adjustable .
also i would like something in between 20 and 50 mm adjustable .
05-13-2009, 06:12 AM
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what i found at bilstein :
BILSTEIN
009211BILSTEIN - B14 PSS
Threaded Suspension (height adjustable) Gas Pressure, Conditions see certificates, For vehicles without electronic suspension control Fitting Position Front Axle, Lowering 30-50 mm, To axle load 1110 kg Fitting Position Rear Axle, Lowering 30-50 mm, To axle load 1225 kg
there is also
009212BILSTEIN - B16 PSS10
Threaded Suspension (height adjustable), Mechanically adjustable shock strength, Mounted Adjustable Gas Pressure, Conditions see certificates, For vehicles without electronic suspension control Fitting Position Front Axle, Lowering 30-50 mm, To axle load 1110 kg Fitting Position Rear Axle, Lowering 30-50 mm, To axle load 1225 kg
but it is also sock adjustable and i don't what that.
BILSTEIN
009211BILSTEIN - B14 PSS
Threaded Suspension (height adjustable) Gas Pressure, Conditions see certificates, For vehicles without electronic suspension control Fitting Position Front Axle, Lowering 30-50 mm, To axle load 1110 kg Fitting Position Rear Axle, Lowering 30-50 mm, To axle load 1225 kg
there is also
009212BILSTEIN - B16 PSS10
Threaded Suspension (height adjustable), Mechanically adjustable shock strength, Mounted Adjustable Gas Pressure, Conditions see certificates, For vehicles without electronic suspension control Fitting Position Front Axle, Lowering 30-50 mm, To axle load 1110 kg Fitting Position Rear Axle, Lowering 30-50 mm, To axle load 1225 kg
but it is also sock adjustable and i don't what that.
09-09-2009, 04:40 AM
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hey guys im trying to drop my 09 C300 w/ h&r super sport spring cost $290... i have the 19' euro23solo rims already. MB dealership charging me $800 for labor and some $100 cause they gona do some alignments... is that a good deal or i can just go to any repair shop? help me pls thanks.
