Finally had a chance to take a couple pics.
10-30-2005, 11:45 PM
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05 C55
Finally had a chance to take a couple pics.
Hey all, just wanted to share the new add-ons…
DPE R07 VS rivet less, silver powder coat, polished lip
19x8 19x10
235/35/19 265/30/19 PS2
Rubbing? Yup, slightly at the rear fenders but fixable with a quick shaving. (on to do list)
Ride comfort? Really nothing too drastically different at all…slightly bumpier. I personally like it better.
Handling grip? Crazy fun!
More pics here:
http://mercedesc55.blogspot.com/
Cheers,
Paul
DPE R07 VS rivet less, silver powder coat, polished lip
19x8 19x10
235/35/19 265/30/19 PS2
Rubbing? Yup, slightly at the rear fenders but fixable with a quick shaving. (on to do list)
Ride comfort? Really nothing too drastically different at all…slightly bumpier. I personally like it better.
Handling grip? Crazy fun!
More pics here:
http://mercedesc55.blogspot.com/
Cheers,
Paul
10-31-2005, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by mig888
first to say: looks great!
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Thanks!
More info to share:
With tires mounted, they each ended up being 5lb heavier up front and 10lb on the rear compared to the stockers…Boooo.
Paul
10-31-2005, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by nugget
Thanks!
More info to share:
With tires mounted, they each ended up being 5lb heavier up front and 10lb on the rear compared to the stockers…Boooo.
Paul
More info to share:
With tires mounted, they each ended up being 5lb heavier up front and 10lb on the rear compared to the stockers…Boooo.
Paul
. Good choice in finish as well.flip
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10-31-2005, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SiLvaC32
looks great! if u dont want rubbing. change ur tires will help too.
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10-31-2005, 08:53 PM
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mistook ur dpe for hre 
how's the ride compared to the stockers (18 right?)?
s-03 have pretty fat shoulders as well.. they'll probably rub
how's the ride compared to the stockers (18 right?)?
s-03 have pretty fat shoulders as well.. they'll probably rub
10-31-2005, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by car_lost
looks good! i would drop it a bit more in the front though 
I wonder if anyone can confirm that I have the wrong front springs or not. The rears seem to be correct…plenty more room to go either way.
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10-31-2005, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by steve s
mistook ur dpe for hre
how's the ride compared to the stockers (18 right?)?
s-03 have pretty fat shoulders as well.. they'll probably rub
how's the ride compared to the stockers (18 right?)?
s-03 have pretty fat shoulders as well.. they'll probably rub
Paul
10-31-2005, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MCOUPIN
Looks good!
Do the MB center caps work with those wheels?
Comment on your suspension set up I am interested.
Do the MB center caps work with those wheels?
Comment on your suspension set up I am interested.
Oh and the center caps...won't fit... MB's are bigger.
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11-01-2005, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by nugget
I totally agree. But the thing that sucks is… that's actually the lowest setting, perches all the way down. I think I was sold the wrong set of front springs. I scanned a pic of the labeling on the box I was sent. The item# on the front springs themselves are 31340503 and has the date 3/2004.
I wonder if anyone can confirm that I have the wrong front springs or not. The rears seem to be correct…plenty more room to go either way.
Paul
I wonder if anyone can confirm that I have the wrong front springs or not. The rears seem to be correct…plenty more room to go either way.
Paul
11-01-2005, 02:49 AM
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Sweet pictures.
I noticed in your picture gallery that you have a picture of your car lowered on the stock 18s. What was the ride like with the stock 18 in wheels after the drop?
Is there any reason why you chose 19 x 8 instead of 19 x 8.5 for the front wheels?
Also, how big is the rear lip? I love the way it looks from the angle shot.
I noticed in your picture gallery that you have a picture of your car lowered on the stock 18s. What was the ride like with the stock 18 in wheels after the drop?
Is there any reason why you chose 19 x 8 instead of 19 x 8.5 for the front wheels?
Also, how big is the rear lip? I love the way it looks from the angle shot.
11-01-2005, 09:53 PM
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C55 SILVER / ASH
Originally Posted by nugget
Not sure how much research you’ve done already but the kit comes with Bilstein adjustable shocks and a set of Carlsson springs. Knobs on each shock from 1 to 9 allow you to tune the dynamics of the car. And of course the kit is ride height adjustable via threaded shock body and perches. Shock settings at 8… little bumpier than stock. You’ll definitely feel a bit more road than you do now. At 1… tried it once on a short trip to a carwash. It was super stiff… extremely too harsh for daily commutes. It’s all personal preference but 5 is what I ended up with. Just the right stiffness but nowhere near uncomfortable. Haven’t had complaints yet when hauling passengers. Oh wait, only once from a Lexus owner… I guess the glider action is cool too.
Oh and the center caps...won't fit... MB's are bigger.
Paul
Oh and the center caps...won't fit... MB's are bigger.
Paul
Thanks for the info! I am waiting until spring to lower the car and buy wheels because of the snow.
Keep us informed about tires if you do switch.
11-01-2005, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by NeoZero
Sweet pictures.
I noticed in your picture gallery that you have a picture of your car lowered on the stock 18s. What was the ride like with the stock 18 in wheels after the drop?
Is there any reason why you chose 19 x 8 instead of 19 x 8.5 for the front wheels?
Also, how big is the rear lip? I love the way it looks from the angle shot.
I noticed in your picture gallery that you have a picture of your car lowered on the stock 18s. What was the ride like with the stock 18 in wheels after the drop?
Is there any reason why you chose 19 x 8 instead of 19 x 8.5 for the front wheels?
Also, how big is the rear lip? I love the way it looks from the angle shot.
Go do it!Good question on the front wheel size. DPE don’t sell half sizes unless you make a special order to. Just recently found out that I’m actually rubbing up front somewhere. I heard farting up front while backing out of a parking spot and it wasn’t me. The rubbing is so minute…I’m not too worried about it as much as my rears right now. I’ll search for marks (skid marks…hahaha
) next time I pop the wheels off. 8.5 would probable be worse unless you buy tires with a rounder sidewall edge. How big is the rear lip? Haven’t actually measured it. But dude… it’s pretty BIG! Let me know if you really want me to measure it.
11-02-2005, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by nugget
Yeah, I remember hearing that PS2’s are a bit square on the edges. I’ll shave what I can on the fenders and see what happens. Man, it better work. Which tires would you recommend by the way? Other options are good.
Paul
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