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AFAIK, Bilstein is also an OEM supplier to MB.
Of course, this doesn't mean you can't see a handling improvement by moving to Eibach sport springs and/or Bilstein sport shocks, or potentially a brake improvement by going to a Brembo BBK...
FWIW, I'm not terribly surprised Eibach is the OEM supplier for these springs - they make good ones. If I would've had to guess prior, I might've thrown out a WAG of H&R as MB's source (and would've been incorrect, apparently). Anyway, interesting info to know - thanks for sharing hooleyboy.
Of course, this doesn't mean you can't see a handling improvement by moving to Eibach sport springs and/or Bilstein sport shocks, or potentially a brake improvement by going to a Brembo BBK...
FWIW, I'm not terribly surprised Eibach is the OEM supplier for these springs - they make good ones. If I would've had to guess prior, I might've thrown out a WAG of H&R as MB's source (and would've been incorrect, apparently). Anyway, interesting info to know - thanks for sharing hooleyboy.
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D/A corrected time is 12.5 I always get wheel spin. I lift off the gas at the line as soon as i feel wheel spin, then get back on it. I got the power i just have to put it down. 12.94 at 111mph. I need slicks, plus the C55 cant do a burn out so it is what it is. I'm starting to hate the nitto's i got. I need to address the traction problems before i do any other mods. After the Holidays Ken from Renntech is going to take a look at my shift points.
Evan, its been a long road for you getting into the 11's and today was the day! congrats!
Evan, its been a long road for you getting into the 11's and today was the day! congrats!
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D/A corrected time is 12.5 I always get wheel spin. I lift off the gas at the line as soon as i feel wheel spin, then get back on it. I got the power i just have to put it down. 12.94 at 111mph. I need slicks, plus the C55 cant do a burn out so it is what it is. I'm starting to hate the nitto's i got. I need to address the traction problems before i do any other mods.
Evan, its been a long road for you getting into the 11's and today was the day! congrats!
Evan, its been a long road for you getting into the 11's and today was the day! congrats!
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My wife should of got that on tape, that baby was sideways pulling hard. After I figured out how to do a proper burnout, I told Tectite the low down and he went 12.18 for the best. Jangy went 12.3's but I'm sure that car has more in it with drag radials.
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Its on my short list, I'm going to try some C32 wheels(17x8.5) for the rear with some 245x40x18 drag radials and see if that helps first.
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