1999 C43 Suspension Help on pads
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1991 190e 2.3
1999 C43 Suspension Help on pads
I have a 1999 C43 and would like to lower it.
18 Monoblocks on 225/40/18 (F)
18 Monoblocks on 255/35/18 (R)
EIBACH Pro Kit
What pads do you recommend for front and rear. I prefer not having a "rake" stance.
Thanks!
18 Monoblocks on 225/40/18 (F)
18 Monoblocks on 255/35/18 (R)
EIBACH Pro Kit
What pads do you recommend for front and rear. I prefer not having a "rake" stance.
Thanks!
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Here is mine on 19s and Eibach Pro Kit (just bought it with this set up)
I like a rake look so I just ordered the pads in reverse
4 in the rear and 3 upfront lol
Pictured Below is -
Eiback Pro Kit
W210 Front Pads #5
W210 Rear Pads #3
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#5 up front
#3 in the rear
I just purchased
#4 in the rear
#3 in the front
I wont have pix till Sunday - but keep in mind I want a slight rake.
Part #s
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Also, I have this pad - A 210 325 01 84 which I believe is pad #1 for the rear. Will that seat too low with this pad on the rear?
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I will post pics tomorrow. My front bumper is from a kompressor though. Still trying to look for an AMG front bumper. I got the fog lights already.
Also, I have this pad - A 210 325 01 84 which I believe is pad #1 for the rear. Will that seat too low with this pad on the rear?
Also, I have this pad - A 210 325 01 84 which I believe is pad #1 for the rear. Will that seat too low with this pad on the rear?
and its right above the wheel and most would say it looks great , I would have left mine but I want more rake.
To answer your question IMO #1 pad for the rear is extremely low.I would say go with the #3 that I have and go #1 or 2 upfront .
If you want low and level.
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#1 in the rear would be very very low with a pro kit, I have a 3 in there
and its right above the wheel and most would say it looks great , I would have left mine but I want more rake.
To answer your question IMO #1 pad for the rear is extremely low.I would say go with the #3 that I have and go #1 or 2 upfront .
If you want low and level.
and its right above the wheel and most would say it looks great , I would have left mine but I want more rake.
To answer your question IMO #1 pad for the rear is extremely low.I would say go with the #3 that I have and go #1 or 2 upfront .
If you want low and level.
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Awesome thanks!!
Im happy with the pads that I purchased after looking at your car, thanks for the pix.
with my Eibach pro kit #3 Pads Up Front and #4 in the rear should be just right =)
Eibachs always hang low in the rear, in some cases it just appears that way because of the
body lines and fender wells being different cuts. But appearance and they way it looking rolling
or stance as some call it to me is more important than Ground to Floor measurements
Im happy with the pads that I purchased after looking at your car, thanks for the pix.
with my Eibach pro kit #3 Pads Up Front and #4 in the rear should be just right =)
Eibachs always hang low in the rear, in some cases it just appears that way because of the
body lines and fender wells being different cuts. But appearance and they way it looking rolling
or stance as some call it to me is more important than Ground to Floor measurements
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Awesome thanks!!
Im happy with the pads that I purchased after looking at your car, thanks for the pix.
with my Eibach pro kit #3 Pads Up Front and #4 in the rear should be just right =)
Eibachs always hang low in the rear, in some cases it just appears that way because of the
body lines and fender wells being different cuts. But appearance and they way it looking rolling
or stance as some call it to me is more important than Ground to Floor measurements
Im happy with the pads that I purchased after looking at your car, thanks for the pix.
with my Eibach pro kit #3 Pads Up Front and #4 in the rear should be just right =)
Eibachs always hang low in the rear, in some cases it just appears that way because of the
body lines and fender wells being different cuts. But appearance and they way it looking rolling
or stance as some call it to me is more important than Ground to Floor measurements
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i'm using vogtland springs and koni yellos.
my pad setup is 1F/4R which gives me a raked stance
no rub so far with trunk full of groceries.
would you take some close up pics of your car's rear?
thanks
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yeah, i know about US market C43's, they were converted into jeeps to get off the carrier boat off-ramp, i guess stealership foggot to replace these thick pads with #1 pads when cars were sold to customers.
i'm using vogtland springs and koni yellos.
my pad setup is 1F/4R which gives me a raked stance
no rub so far with trunk full of groceries.
would you take some close up pics of your car's rear?
thanks
i'm using vogtland springs and koni yellos.
my pad setup is 1F/4R which gives me a raked stance
no rub so far with trunk full of groceries.
would you take some close up pics of your car's rear?
thanks
