To lower or not to lower c43

Jan 3, 2021 | 11:26 AM

bportner83

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2018 C43 AMG Coupe

To lower or not to lower c43

Lowering your car has been discussed but I wanted to give my personal opinion on the H&R lowering springs just installed. It filled the gap between the fender and the tire and the ride quality has stayed the same. I am still able to get into my driveway which has a decent size sharp dip. The car looks so much better and the steering feels a little more responsive in comfort mode. Overall it's a great and inexpensive upgrade. The front tires don't look bad but the back rear could use 15-20 mm spacers or aftermarket rims to bring them out a little. I'm really enjoying my 2018 c43 alot.. I go Tuesday to install downpipes and put on the stage 2 EC tune and excited about the that. I really didn't want to do to many modifications so it's not a pain in the *** to take the car back as close to stock when and if I sell the car. On some of the facebook groups I see a lot of ppl posting issues or dashboard errors and praying my car stays healthy. Have a great new year everyone and stay safe.

Brian

Jan 3, 2021 | 01:40 PM

paj

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[QUOTE=bportner83;8238553]Lowering your car has been discussed but I wanted to give my personal opinion on the H&R lowering springs just installed. It filled the gap between the fender and the tire and the ride quality has stayed the same. I am still able to get into my driveway which has a decent size sharp dip. The car looks so much better and the steering feels a little more responsive in comfort mode. Overall it's a great and inexpensive upgrade. The front tires don't look bad but the back rear could use 15-20 mm spacers or aftermarket rims to bring them out a little. I'm really enjoying my 2018 c43 alot.. I go Tuesday to install downpipes and put on the stage 2 EC tune and excited about the that. I really didn't want to do to many modifications so it's not a pain in the *** to take the car back as close to stock when and if I sell the car. On some of the facebook groups I see a lot of ppl posting issues or dashboard errors and praying my car stays healthy. Have a great new year everyone and stay safe.

Did you add anything to keep the tires from premature wearing? Also, will just adding H&R springs cause camber/toe issues?

Jan 3, 2021 | 02:06 PM

bportner83

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I had the springs put on and an alignment done the same day. The mechanic drove the car for 10 to 15 minutes for them to settle in then did the alignment. the car drives great. No noises, no rubbing, just a great ride. No other modification needed with stock rims.

Jan 3, 2021 | 03:23 PM

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Good luck with the downpipes and the stage 2 tune - makes a very noticeable difference.

Jan 3, 2021 | 03:40 PM

bportner83

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Thank you! I am also considering getting the tcu tune. I was told by doing the tcu tune, it will have multiple benefits and actually help the car from breaking. He didn't say it in those words but basically said the tcu tune would strengthen the transmission and I would allow the ecu tune to work to its full potential. If I decide to get the tcu tune right after the ecu tune I will make a post giving my opinion. I don't have a draggy, but I should be able to feel if the car is quicker.