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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Just a Quick Question!!! C32/C55 Plz help
Hey, guys i just want to know if a C55 Springs are lower then a C32 Springs?
so if i put a C55 suspension on my C32 will it lower my car a little bit????
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does any one know the ans to this?
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I think so.... my C looks a tad lower than stock C32.
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C55 is definitely lower than the C32
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C55 is definitely lower than the C32
so if i put the C55 springs in my C32 my car will be lowered? a little bit ???
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I'm not an expert at this... but logically speaking if you also get the same shock as C55, not only is your car lower... but the handling on your C32 would also be greatly improved.... I must say that among the 3 AMG's I have right now, C55 is by far the best handling.
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I'm not an expert at this... but logically speaking if you also get the same shock as C55, not only is your car lower... but the handling on your C32 would also be greatly improved.... I must say that among the 3 AMG's I have right now, C55 is by far the best handling.
sweet then i can go and get a C55 Shocks.
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Do you have an in for a used c55 suspension? If not, just get Renntech springs and you'll have a lowered ride height and better handling.
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Do you have an in for a used c55 suspension? If not, just get Renntech springs and you'll have a lowered ride height and better handling.
ya i can get a used C55 Suspension from a friend who is upgrading to the coil overs.

I really don't want to lower my car to much, i dont want to deal with wheel rub. so the C55 Suspension will be just perfect.
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I would suggest that you do a Renntech spring search before you buy your friend's suspension. You won't have any rubbing issues with the wheels and tires you presently have on your car. I didn't have any rubbing issues with 255s on the rear of my car and the car lowered substantially with coilovers.
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C55 springs should bring your car down to make it look like the 2005+ C230/C350 sport sedans. Probably a good 1-1.5" drop i'd say
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by an inch at least. just the front tho. rear's the same except the spring rate/damper rate.
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nice.
nice it would be grt if you can provide some pictures when your done .
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FYI - if you do the C55 springs it will really stiffen the ride. If you are not looking for a stiffer ride then just do the springs.
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I would suggest that you do a Renntech spring search before you buy your friend's suspension. You won't have any rubbing issues with the wheels and tires you presently have on your car. I didn't have any rubbing issues with 255s on the rear of my car and the car lowered substantially with coilovers.
i'm not going with coil overs, and most likely i will make the tires wider, i have been thing think about getting 235/265 set up on my car, but i will be sticking with 18" wheels.

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C55 springs should bring your car down to make it look like the 2005+ C230/C350 sport sedans. Probably a good 1-1.5" drop i'd say
i think would be just perfect for me, that is all i want about an 1-1.5 lower and it will be perfect. thx for the help


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by an inch at least. just the front tho. rear's the same except the spring rate/damper rate.
That what i want, is just to bring the front down, the rear is at a good hight, and i dont really want to bring that any lower.

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nice it would be grt if you can provide some pictures when your done .
For sure, i will have lots of before and after pic.

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FYI - if you do the C55 springs it will really stiffen the ride. If you are not looking for a stiffer ride then just do the springs.
that would be another benefit in my books.





THX guys for all your help now i cant wait to get my springs.
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