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03-17-2006, 12:01 PM
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c32 lowering question..
on stock setup.. front has four and a half finger gap.. rear has 2 fingers. it looks likes doing a wheelie.
anyway, everyone was like that stock?
and lowering, will springs even it out? i ask cause h&r's supposedly have the same size drop for front and rear.
anyway, everyone was like that stock?
and lowering, will springs even it out? i ask cause h&r's supposedly have the same size drop for front and rear.
03-17-2006, 12:52 PM
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Yes, mine is like that also. Looks horrible! I have some Vogtland springs at home waiting to go on when the snow melts. If you want more of a drop in the front after you install the springs you can adjust it accordingly with a different size rubber spring pad (thinner) in the front or thicker one for the rear.
03-17-2006, 01:16 PM
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H&R will pretty much even it out, as long as you replace the rear spring pads with the thickest one (#4).
The only way to get your drop perfect is with coilovers, which I highly recommend. I got TEIN Basic (height-adjustable only) and they're awesome.
The only way to get your drop perfect is with coilovers, which I highly recommend. I got TEIN Basic (height-adjustable only) and they're awesome.
03-17-2006, 02:10 PM
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go Renntech...
no my front is slightly lower than my rear.
no ride sacrifise and better handling, not as good as coil overs but better.
I'm going to probably do the sways next, i need more body stiffness.
no my front is slightly lower than my rear.
no ride sacrifise and better handling, not as good as coil overs but better.
I'm going to probably do the sways next, i need more body stiffness.
03-17-2006, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by pointman
on stock setup.. front has four and a half finger gap.. rear has 2 fingers. it looks likes doing a wheelie.
anyway, everyone was like that stock?
and lowering, will springs even it out? i ask cause h&r's supposedly have the same size drop for front and rear.
anyway, everyone was like that stock?
and lowering, will springs even it out? i ask cause h&r's supposedly have the same size drop for front and rear.
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Originally Posted by wawy
Yes, mine is like that also. Looks horrible! I have some Vogtland springs at home waiting to go on when the snow melts. If you want more of a drop in the front after you install the springs you can adjust it accordingly with a different size rubber spring pad (thinner) in the front or thicker one for the rear.
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Originally Posted by Blake P
H&R will pretty much even it out, as long as you replace the rear spring pads with the thickest one (#4).
The only way to get your drop perfect is with coilovers, which I highly recommend. I got TEIN Basic (height-adjustable only) and they're awesome.
The only way to get your drop perfect is with coilovers, which I highly recommend. I got TEIN Basic (height-adjustable only) and they're awesome.
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Originally Posted by TopGun32
go Renntech...
no my front is slightly lower than my rear.
no ride sacrifise and better handling, not as good as coil overs but better.
I'm going to probably do the sways next, i need more body stiffness.
no my front is slightly lower than my rear.
no ride sacrifise and better handling, not as good as coil overs but better.
I'm going to probably do the sways next, i need more body stiffness.
03-17-2006, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jtc55
i have new pair of #4 rear pads for sale if u want them. i bought it for my C55 but never used them. still in original plastic. PM me if you like.
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As far as I've seen, cars generally come with spring pad #2 from the factory. Spring pads are only used on the rear on W203's. They are simple to swap once the shop has the suspension taken apart and is going to put the new springs on. From what I've seen, the pad just sits on top of the spring.
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Originally Posted by Blake P
As far as I've seen, cars generally come with spring pad #2 from the factory. Spring pads are only used on the rear on W203's. They are simple to swap once the shop has the suspension taken apart and is going to put the new springs on. From what I've seen, the pad just sits on top of the spring.
how big of a difference in thickness is going from a #2 to a #4?
and does the pad HAVE to be replaced with new springs?
03-17-2006, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by pointman
ahh, got it. thanks.
how big of a difference in thickness is going from a #2 to a #4?
and does the pad HAVE to be replaced with new springs?
how big of a difference in thickness is going from a #2 to a #4?
and does the pad HAVE to be replaced with new springs?
No, the pads never HAVE to be replaced. They're just rubber donut shaped things that should last longer than the life of your car.
03-17-2006, 06:30 PM
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if i remember correctly
#1 9mm
#2 12mm
#3 15mm
#4 17mm
pointman, if you need some H&R springs, RENNtech springs quote, or TEIN...which ever...let me know
#1 9mm
#2 12mm
#3 15mm
#4 17mm
pointman, if you need some H&R springs, RENNtech springs quote, or TEIN...which ever...let me know
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Originally Posted by pointman
i am sure renntech wants a pretty penny for just springs. thanks.
$150 to intall..
took 2 hours and I was on the road.
that pretty penny was not that bad.
03-17-2006, 08:02 PM
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TopGun32, you paid a total of $500 for Renntech springs installed? That sounds too good to be true! How long ago was this?
I live in the Sacramento area and at that price, it would be worth the 1.5 hour drive to Walnut Creek.
I live in the Sacramento area and at that price, it would be worth the 1.5 hour drive to Walnut Creek.
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TopGun32, you paid a total of $500 for Renntech springs installed? That sounds too good to be true! How long ago was this?
I live in the Sacramento area and at that price, it would be worth the 1.5 hour drive to Walnut Creek.
I live in the Sacramento area and at that price, it would be worth the 1.5 hour drive to Walnut Creek.
03-17-2006, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by KRob3
TopGun32, you paid a total of $500 for Renntech springs installed? That sounds too good to be true! How long ago was this?
I live in the Sacramento area and at that price, it would be worth the 1.5 hour drive to Walnut Creek.
I live in the Sacramento area and at that price, it would be worth the 1.5 hour drive to Walnut Creek.
Walnut is here in So Cal... not Walnut Creek (Bay Area)
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The Wheel Shop... and the owner is Sander.
he can sell you Brabus for the same price. He did mention that he gave me a killer deal on my set, since he had it in stock and wanted to get rid of it. But I'm pretty sure he can give you almost the same deal.
But for the Brabus springs, he quoted me $350 as well.
Therefore it would like a 6 hour drive for you, but it might be worth it.
I tried to buy H&R springs and installation by a well known So cal shop and they were chargin $1k with 6 hours of labor.
give him a call... i have refered others to his place. You should be able to find him through google or yahoo.
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Originally Posted by TopGun32
I tried to buy H&R springs and installation by a well known So cal shop and they were chargin $1k with 6 hours of labor.
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I agree...6 hours for springs is a crock
They're supposed to charge the book rate which I'm pretty sure is 45min for each front and 30min for each rear = 2.5 hours labor.
They're supposed to charge the book rate which I'm pretty sure is 45min for each front and 30min for each rear = 2.5 hours labor.
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Originally Posted by Blake P
Not sure on the exact measurements off the top of my head. They've been posted on the forums before, but with as many posts as you have, I'm sure you already know how to use the search feature.
Originally Posted by Blake P
No, the pads never HAVE to be replaced. They're just rubber donut shaped things that should last longer than the life of your car.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
if i remember correctly
#1 9mm
#2 12mm
#3 15mm
#4 17mm
pointman, if you need some H&R springs, RENNtech springs quote, or TEIN...which ever...let me know
#1 9mm
#2 12mm
#3 15mm
#4 17mm
pointman, if you need some H&R springs, RENNtech springs quote, or TEIN...which ever...let me know
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Originally Posted by TopGun32
paid $350 for a new set from The wheel Co in Walnut Ca.
$150 to intall..
took 2 hours and I was on the road.
that pretty penny was not that bad.
$150 to intall..
took 2 hours and I was on the road.
that pretty penny was not that bad.
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whoa, thats not bad at all.. in fact, thats kind of awesome.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
yea...but that's the last set in stock and topgun was actually lucky.
