Clearance issues with KW V2 install
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Originally Posted by carlssoncclass
Thanks for the help. I will most likely get the H&R coilover because the price is more friendly than the others. I thought of Bilstein pss9 as well but I'm sure those are a lot more expensive. It is nice to have damper adjustment those. How's the cornering on your car now? Once again, your c55 look awesome.
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I know this is a old thread, but I recently bought a set of KW V2 for my C32. I am so worried after seeing your problem. So at the end did you have to use the spacers you bought? I am running DPE 19x8F, 19x10R, with Toyo T1R 235/35/19F, 265/30/19R. I don't have time to install the coilovers right now, but will install in a week or so. Do you think my set up will be okay?
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I know this is a old thread, but I recently bought a set of KW V2 for my C32. I am so worried after seeing your problem. So at the end did you have to use the spacers you bought? I am running DPE 19x8F, 19x10R, with Toyo T1R 235/35/19F, 265/30/19R. I don't have time to install the coilovers right now, but will install in a week or so. Do you think my set up will be okay?
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2004 C32 ///AMG
I know this is a old thread, but I recently bought a set of KW V2 for my C32. I am so worried after seeing your problem. So at the end did you have to use the spacers you bought? I am running DPE 19x8F, 19x10R, with Toyo T1R 235/35/19F, 265/30/19R. I don't have time to install the coilovers right now, but will install in a week or so. Do you think my set up will be okay?
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Thanks guys! I will try to find out what the offset is, but I have no clue where to get that information. I think DPE does custom offset, I got these rims 1 year ago, only remembering they are Not BBK Friendly in the Rear. I running H&R Springs with KONI Yellow Adjustable right now. There is no rubbing on the suspension what so ever, i just hope it will turn out smoothly for me.
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Thanks guys! I will try to find out what the offset is, but I have no clue where to get that information. I think DPE does custom offset, I got these rims 1 year ago, only remembering they are Not BBK Friendly in the Rear. I running H&R Springs with KONI Yellow Adjustable right now. There is no rubbing on the suspension what so ever, i just hope it will turn out smoothly for me.
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I know this is a old thread, but I recently bought a set of KW V2 for my C32. I am so worried after seeing your problem. So at the end did you have to use the spacers you bought? I am running DPE 19x8F, 19x10R, with Toyo T1R 235/35/19F, 265/30/19R. I don't have time to install the coilovers right now, but will install in a week or so. Do you think my set up will be okay?
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The rear should not sit high especially when the adjuster is at its lowest setting. It should almost tuck rim.
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How hard to you guys set the suspension? my tech said he tweak it to the max and then 1.5 inch backward. I find it not hard enough. But I will do more setting when I put 19's back on. Pictures will follow as well.
Thanks a lot for all the help and input.
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Hey SDSilverman. I'm having the same damn issues. I am running the sl55 turbines with 31 et. I would appear your solution will work fine with my setup although my tire section width is 9.6 v. your toyo's 9.5 although I have 1mm on ya. Did you put spacers on the rear as well? What was the original and or final setup for the rear? I am just curious whether running 5mm all around is required or if just the 5mm in front is fine etc. Please let me know asap. Thanks. Sean
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Well actually they cut off 1/8" off the seat as well so it's really about 8.17mm. I think I may use a 10mm spacer as my tires are .1mm less in offset (out) at 31mm although the tires are wider at 1.27mm each side .1mm. Thus I need to make up 8.44mm clearance on my car.
What is the reason for running a 5mm spacer in the rear to match them a bit closer? As they're already close to teh bumper trim I don't see the benefit, only detriment.
What is the reason for running a 5mm spacer in the rear to match them a bit closer? As they're already close to teh bumper trim I don't see the benefit, only detriment.