My C300 4Matic / Vorsteiner VFF-103 lowered on Vogtlands
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15' W205 C300 | 09' Audi R8 4.2
My C300 4Matic / Vorsteiner VFF-103 lowered on Vogtlands
Just thought I'd post here for informational purposes since I searched before modding mine and I couldn't find much info.
When I first got my C, I was going to keep it stock as my daily but I'm sure you all know how that story goes...
Wheels are Vorsteiner VFF-103 19x8.5 Front and 9.5 Rear- Carbon Graphite: 20's might be a tad too big IMO and again, this is for my daily so I wanted to keep ride quality decent. I wasn't sold on this color initially since I'm not a fan of dark wheels (I figure when wheels get dirty, they get dark anyways LOL) but the guys at Vorsteiner got this right IMO, works with my particular color and very low maintenance since this is my daily and gets pretty dirty. Fitment is right on point, nice offset - I could've gone a bit more aggressive with the rear tire (Toyo Proxes 4 Plus - Thanks Toyo!) Front 225/40/19 and Rear 245/35/19 but I didn't want to risk any rubbing - it's my daily and I carry my kid (soon to be kids - 2) at times.
I went with Vogtland springs since they had the only application listed for the 4Matic. H&R will have their application available this summer - but as of my install Vogtland was the only option. This is my first experience with Vogtland and I'm too early mileage-wise to give a solid opinion. I'll send it to the rack in 1K miles to get a proper alignment. From an aesthetic point of view, they lowered the car exactly to the point I wanted. I used to be the "indo" low guy but I tell you, as you get older you just don't have the patience anymore LOL.
Installs were handled by ASAP Tire (these guys are awesome and not much more pricewise for the amazing convenience) and BenzWorks (my first experience with them, solid)
LMK if you have questions, I'll try to answer - BTW, the leases on these things are insane. LOL.
Excuse the square iPhone pics, haven't had the time to properly shoot it but wanted to get some info about the car out there for those looking to mod!
When I first got my C, I was going to keep it stock as my daily but I'm sure you all know how that story goes...
Wheels are Vorsteiner VFF-103 19x8.5 Front and 9.5 Rear- Carbon Graphite: 20's might be a tad too big IMO and again, this is for my daily so I wanted to keep ride quality decent. I wasn't sold on this color initially since I'm not a fan of dark wheels (I figure when wheels get dirty, they get dark anyways LOL) but the guys at Vorsteiner got this right IMO, works with my particular color and very low maintenance since this is my daily and gets pretty dirty. Fitment is right on point, nice offset - I could've gone a bit more aggressive with the rear tire (Toyo Proxes 4 Plus - Thanks Toyo!) Front 225/40/19 and Rear 245/35/19 but I didn't want to risk any rubbing - it's my daily and I carry my kid (soon to be kids - 2) at times.
I went with Vogtland springs since they had the only application listed for the 4Matic. H&R will have their application available this summer - but as of my install Vogtland was the only option. This is my first experience with Vogtland and I'm too early mileage-wise to give a solid opinion. I'll send it to the rack in 1K miles to get a proper alignment. From an aesthetic point of view, they lowered the car exactly to the point I wanted. I used to be the "indo" low guy but I tell you, as you get older you just don't have the patience anymore LOL.
Installs were handled by ASAP Tire (these guys are awesome and not much more pricewise for the amazing convenience) and BenzWorks (my first experience with them, solid)
LMK if you have questions, I'll try to answer - BTW, the leases on these things are insane. LOL.
Excuse the square iPhone pics, haven't had the time to properly shoot it but wanted to get some info about the car out there for those looking to mod!
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15' W205 C300 | 09' Audi R8 4.2
It's not bad, I was actually hoping it would "soften" up a bit with the springs but with the +1 on rims/tires it's about the same...still more mileage to put on it though...
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4 wheeled car.
lol "Indo" low! I thought nobody said that anymore. You must've been at TWS back in the day or something!
I saw your post on IG a while back when Stan hooked u up w/ the tires.
Wheels looks great!
How much did Serge charge you for the springs install? Gonna do the same springs on mine most likely.
I saw your post on IG a while back when Stan hooked u up w/ the tires.
Wheels looks great! How much did Serge charge you for the springs install? Gonna do the same springs on mine most likely.
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would you mind sharing the part number for your vogtland springs? And if you don't mind how much did Benzworks charge for the spring install?
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NICE rimS!!!! 19s! the 3rd picture is showing the new rim with installed lowering springs?? may i know how many inches drop? i like to lower my car but dont want to sacrifice ride.. thanks
