KW CLS 63 2012 Coilover Lowering Kit
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I also got a kw kit from Rob. I slammed both the front and rear to the lowest setting on both coil and link. I can tell you that you won't need to lower it any farther. Actually you won't be able to lower it any farther without rubbing. Both front and rear are tucked nicely on stock rims.
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Didn't get spacers yet since I'm gonna be putting rims on it. I would wait to get the spacers and measure it out before getting them. If you go to h&r website they have a guide to measuring the gap.
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I would think spacers would be no problem on this car as the wheels looked quite tucked in stock??? even a 10 mm spacer would rub you think?
does this lowering kit push the wheels out as well or just the same only lower?
does this lowering kit push the wheels out as well or just the same only lower?
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A drop is always going to bring the wheels out a little in terms of appearance. I was told from more than a few though that a 10 / 15 spacer offset on the stock wheels would not be a problem with the KW kit so we shall see. The wheels are really tucked in stock form.
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With stock wheels you will be fine with those spacers slammed. The MBZ offsets are very conservative indeed.
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Thanks. I thought you had that set up at one time. I knew the 5 / 10 spacers worked on a 20mm drop on the stock 19s per ajag's set up. Hopefully should get my kit anyday now.
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a car that gets very poor gas mileage.
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Seems like all the comments have been really positive. Has anyone had any problems? Just want to know before I pull the trigger on this kit for my E63. Thanks
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Just picked up my 2nd set of this product from Rob at Vivid... great price, great service and delivered when promised.
I recommend the product too if you intend on dropping the car (E63 or CLS63 with the steel front springs). KW makes a fantastic suspension.
I recommend the product too if you intend on dropping the car (E63 or CLS63 with the steel front springs). KW makes a fantastic suspension.
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Can't say enough good things about this mod and customer service from Rob. If you are on the fence go ahead and buy one -- you won't regret it.
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What tire / wheel sizes are working without rubbing? I'm definitely considering this mod, but I don't want to have wheel and tire headaches
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20x9 20x10.5/11 tires 245/30/20 rear 295/25/20 or 305/25/20.
I have 21's on currently and doesn't rub anymore but had to pull back the fender liner slightly.
I have 21's on currently and doesn't rub anymore but had to pull back the fender liner slightly.
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does anyone know if Mercedes would install these for you or would I need to go to another shop? anyone have any issues with these coil overs and spacers with stock wheels?
I really want to stick with stock wheels this time as it always seems to turn into a headache putting on aftermarket wheels.
I really want to stick with stock wheels this time as it always seems to turn into a headache putting on aftermarket wheels.
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I am running the forged 19s with 15 mm spacers on the rear and 10 mm on the front. No problem with rubbing. Going to go with 20s shortly 20x9 and 20x11, which a bunch of people run on this forum with the kw kit with no problem.
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does anyone know if Mercedes would install these for you or would I need to go to another shop? anyone have any issues with these coil overs and spacers with stock wheels?
I really want to stick with stock wheels this time as it always seems to turn into a headache putting on aftermarket wheels.
I really want to stick with stock wheels this time as it always seems to turn into a headache putting on aftermarket wheels.
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just installed my KW kit today, very easy straight forward install, the whole job took me 1.5-2hrs and I was taking my time, if you can pull your front struts and have access to a spring compressor then that's all you need for the front, the links for the back just snap in, very well designed kit and now my car has a perfect stance
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here is a cell phone pic I just took in my garage, I love the new stance, still waiting on spacers
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here is a cell phone pic I just took in my garage, I love the new stance, still waiting on spacers
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not the lowest but close, I want to drive it a little to let the suspension settle and then I will make the fine tunning adjustments on the front but I think I'm pretty close to where I want to be with the height in the front, I'll take some better pics tomorrow and then on Tuesday my correct wheel spacers will be here and I'll post some more pics with the spacers on and the wheels pushed out wide, thanks for the compliment
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