Boy do I have a dilemma
11-23-2008, 10:47 AM
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Boy do I have a dilemma
Here is: The more I look at my garage queen (three months old 812 miles) the more I get to notice something that now beginning to bother me somewhat.
I think the whole car should sit a little lower (too much of gap between the fender wells and tire) I have the US 18” factory wheels and tires, if look at other sports cars they either sits lower or not they look lowered take for example my 1994 E430 Sport (I sold, it may she rest in peace) I had about 1” tire (you know what I mean), and no room between tire and fender (outside)
Take any BMW and they all look a little lower then my C63, so I want (I want I want I want)
the car to look a little lower, if I change tire/rims to 19” its that going to do it? Should I replace the springs? What is that going to do to the warranty? Can I replace the original tires to a much lower profile tire (if is such a thing) and then replace the springs. If I go with springs how low should it go without looking ghetto (please no offense) if you have the time and want to give you opinion I really appreciate. Oh one more think I don't bounce in the freeway like I see some car do please. Thanks
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I think the whole car should sit a little lower (too much of gap between the fender wells and tire) I have the US 18” factory wheels and tires, if look at other sports cars they either sits lower or not they look lowered take for example my 1994 E430 Sport (I sold, it may she rest in peace) I had about 1” tire (you know what I mean), and no room between tire and fender (outside)
Take any BMW and they all look a little lower then my C63, so I want (I want I want I want)
the car to look a little lower, if I change tire/rims to 19” its that going to do it? Should I replace the springs? What is that going to do to the warranty? Can I replace the original tires to a much lower profile tire (if is such a thing) and then replace the springs. If I go with springs how low should it go without looking ghetto (please no offense) if you have the time and want to give you opinion I really appreciate. Oh one more think I don't bounce in the freeway like I see some car do please. ThanksSponsors please participate thanks.
11-23-2008, 11:16 AM
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Check out the pictures of the C63 with the Euro 19" wheels. They seem to fill out that gap in the wheel well very effectively. I'm worried about lowering the car with H&Rs or whatever; I think the car sits fairly low as is. Besides, I quite like the stock look. Personally, I would just do a +1 wheel/tire upgrade and leave it at that.
11-23-2008, 11:22 AM
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http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n...4/P9080343.jpg
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Try these pics of my car with the 19's from AMG from their PP package, they seemed to do the trick for me.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n...4/P9080342.jpg
Try these pics of my car with the 19's from AMG from their PP package, they seemed to do the trick for me.
11-23-2008, 11:27 AM
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http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n...4/P9080343.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n...4/P9080342.jpg
Try these pics of my car with the 19's from AMG from their PP package, they seemed to do the trick for me.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n...4/P9080342.jpg
Try these pics of my car with the 19's from AMG from their PP package, they seemed to do the trick for me.
Your car looks great, by the way.
11-23-2008, 11:33 AM
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hey nick, you have a great looking car. i really like those wheels. do you know if the PP springs are lower then the non PP springs?
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11-23-2008, 12:53 PM
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P30 with 16 Spoke
Here are a of shots of my 63 with P30 & 16 Spoke wheels.
Ride hight is exactly 15mm lower on the P30 C63 vs. non P30.
Ride hight is exactly 15mm lower on the P30 C63 vs. non P30.
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11-23-2008, 01:25 PM
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My car is lowered with H&R. No need to worry about it.
It'll take care of the gap and greatly improves the look of the car. Here's a crappy iPhone pic of what it looks like with the springs and 19" wheels:
It'll take care of the gap and greatly improves the look of the car. Here's a crappy iPhone pic of what it looks like with the springs and 19" wheels:
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11-23-2008, 01:54 PM
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11-23-2008, 10:22 PM
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Idk if the C63's have spring pads but maybe you should check that out. It wont lower your car much but its probally the cheapest way of lowering it slightly. Plus if you do get 19 inch wheels, changing the spring pads are a perfect finishing touch to it!
11-24-2008, 12:13 AM
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They were talking about them in the w204 forums so i would assume so and i also assume the AMG would be no different but idk.
11-24-2008, 11:15 AM
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