Looking To Lower My C32
03-01-2005, 03:56 PM
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Looking To Lower My C32
I Have A Wheel Gap In The Front Of My C32 Its About 2 Ins Or So And It Looks Gross. Is This Normal? I Am Looking To Upgrade My Rims To 18"s But I Wanna See If There Is A Way I Can Lower Just The Front So It Looks Normal. What Should I Do I Love The Way The Car Rides Now And Dont Wanna Ruin It.
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03-01-2005, 04:37 PM
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The easiest and most cost effective way while preserving the ride is to pick up some lowering springs and aftermarket shocks. Most "sport" type of lowering springs will offer about a 1-1.5" drop in ride height. Aftermarket shocks will help preserve the great handling and ride comfort.
Check out our options for the C32, we've got several sets that will do what you're looking for, or shoot us an email if you have questions.
Check out our options for the C32, we've got several sets that will do what you're looking for, or shoot us an email if you have questions.
03-01-2005, 07:15 PM
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'14 428i M-Sport, '02 C32 AMG
i did H&R coilovers, lowered about 2" all around for an agressive drop. is very affordable now too, though for a bit more, better suspensions can be had. but if you need to lower it fast, like i did (looked like 4x4), then H&R coilovers will do just fine.
03-02-2005, 02:01 PM
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For the C32 we recommend the Vogtland lowering springs with KONI sport shocks. It's a great combination and a mild lowering.
You can certtainly install only the front springs if you wish, but you can't buy just front springs.
Coilovers are another good option, they include everything you need in one complete package. The height is fully adjustable so you can set it exactly how you like. They tend to be a little more expensive, and you do have to keep an eye out on the adjustable threads, as they can corrode over time, making the adjustments difficult. They aren't necessarily a maintenance free type of setup.
You can certtainly install only the front springs if you wish, but you can't buy just front springs.
Coilovers are another good option, they include everything you need in one complete package. The height is fully adjustable so you can set it exactly how you like. They tend to be a little more expensive, and you do have to keep an eye out on the adjustable threads, as they can corrode over time, making the adjustments difficult. They aren't necessarily a maintenance free type of setup.
03-02-2005, 03:47 PM
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I'm about to install new Kleemann springs at home with the help of a friend.
Would this be pretty easy to do ? I was told by Kleemann that rear springs are very easy, they could do it for 20 min. per wheel. And you just need to compress the front ones.
I've never done it before by myself.. any tips guys ? Your opinions are most welcome.
Thank you.
Would this be pretty easy to do ? I was told by Kleemann that rear springs are very easy, they could do it for 20 min. per wheel. And you just need to compress the front ones.
I've never done it before by myself.. any tips guys ? Your opinions are most welcome.
Thank you.
03-02-2005, 04:35 PM
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I'm about to install new Kleemann springs at home with the help of a friend.
Would this be pretty easy to do ? I was told by Kleemann that rear springs are very easy, they could do it for 20 min. per wheel. And you just need to compress the front ones.
I've never done it before by myself.. any tips guys ? Your opinions are most welcome.
Thank you.
Would this be pretty easy to do ? I was told by Kleemann that rear springs are very easy, they could do it for 20 min. per wheel. And you just need to compress the front ones.
I've never done it before by myself.. any tips guys ? Your opinions are most welcome.
Thank you.
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03-02-2005, 04:57 PM
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My friend has a spring compressor.. he has an S4 and installed the lowering springs by himself, so he's pretty confident of doing this. But, none of us has ever done AMG.
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The front installation is a little tricky. There is a small retaining nut that uses a special tool to remove.
You don't absolutely have to have this, but it sure makes things easier, and you can be sure that everything's tight when you reassemble the upper strut bearing. Without the tool you're only half guessing it's tight.
You don't absolutely have to have this, but it sure makes things easier, and you can be sure that everything's tight when you reassemble the upper strut bearing. Without the tool you're only half guessing it's tight.
