Researched Springs and Still Need Help...
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Researched Springs and Still Need Help...
I've committed to purchasing springs instead of coilovers because I'm just not ready to spend over $1,000 yet to lower my car. With that being said I'm just trying to decide which spring to get to achieve my desired end result.
First and foremost I want to close the gap up front. I'd like the rear height to remain close to it's current position as I don't want to tuck under the fender too much. I've read about the H&R springs, the Renntech springs and the Eibach springs and they all seem to drop it about 1", correct me if I'm wrong.
I see everyone talking about #4 spring pads in the rear to help achieve the effect mentioned above. Problem is I have no clue what a spring pad is; Do they come with the springs? Is is something I have to order from MB? What is it?
So, that's the matter at hand, all help is greatly appreciated.
First and foremost I want to close the gap up front. I'd like the rear height to remain close to it's current position as I don't want to tuck under the fender too much. I've read about the H&R springs, the Renntech springs and the Eibach springs and they all seem to drop it about 1", correct me if I'm wrong.
I see everyone talking about #4 spring pads in the rear to help achieve the effect mentioned above. Problem is I have no clue what a spring pad is; Do they come with the springs? Is is something I have to order from MB? What is it?
So, that's the matter at hand, all help is greatly appreciated.
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
Vogtland's are also recommended.
Renntech's are a bit more expensive, but pics and reviews say they are awesome.
H&R has supposedly shown slight variations in how much they settle.
Never read anyone having Eibach's on their 32.
Spring pads can be had from the dealer.
Renntech's are a bit more expensive, but pics and reviews say they are awesome.
H&R has supposedly shown slight variations in how much they settle.
Never read anyone having Eibach's on their 32.
Spring pads can be had from the dealer.
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^pointman is pretty much on point 
the eibach supposely has more drop then H&R btw.
RENNtech springs is good because their spring rate is matched with SACHS struts/shocks which is the OEM company that makes the AMG struts/shocks on the C32/55.
the eibach supposely has more drop then H&R btw.
RENNtech springs is good because their spring rate is matched with SACHS struts/shocks which is the OEM company that makes the AMG struts/shocks on the C32/55.
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pads run in 4mm incrememnts from from #1 being the thinnest to #4 if the rear and #5 in the front.
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i have H&Rs on mine. and i think the front is settled pretty good finally.
