Help: H&R springs or ARKYM front lip or Eisenmann?
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Help: H&R springs or ARKYM front lip or Eisenmann?
Need some help guys.
I'm holding myself back from modding my car any further but the mod bug has reared its ugly head again.
So I am thinking about 3 potential mods I would wanna do.
1.) H&R Springs
2.) ARKYM front lip
3.) Hold off and wait until the Eisenmann race exhaust comes out.
I'm holding myself back from modding my car any further but the mod bug has reared its ugly head again.
So I am thinking about 3 potential mods I would wanna do.
1.) H&R Springs
2.) ARKYM front lip
3.) Hold off and wait until the Eisenmann race exhaust comes out.
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My vote is definitely for 3. I think it'll be the most satisfying choice for you too once you get it. Besides, you get to boast for the first few weeks/days that you were the first among the pack with the Eisenmann exhaust for the C63.
(I'm still trying to fathom how much they will have improved on the stock C63 exhaust, which already sounds absolutely beastly)
(I'm still trying to fathom how much they will have improved on the stock C63 exhaust, which already sounds absolutely beastly)
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I think you can't compare these mods. The springs cost about $400 + install. The Arkym lip is what, $500?
The Eisenmann exhaust will probably cost around the price of Akrapovic... which is insane.
Just buy the springs, install them, get the lip and worry about the Eisenmann stuff later
The Eisenmann exhaust will probably cost around the price of Akrapovic... which is insane.
Just buy the springs, install them, get the lip and worry about the Eisenmann stuff later
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I think you can't compare these mods. The springs cost about $400 + install. The Arkym lip is what, $500?
The Eisenmann exhaust will probably cost around the price of Akrapovic... which is insane.
Just buy the springs, install them, get the lip and worry about the Eisenmann stuff later
The Eisenmann exhaust will probably cost around the price of Akrapovic... which is insane.
Just buy the springs, install them, get the lip and worry about the Eisenmann stuff later
good luck with whatever you decide but please do some research first
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I think you can't compare these mods. The springs cost about $400 + install. The Arkym lip is what, $500?
The Eisenmann exhaust will probably cost around the price of Akrapovic... which is insane.
Just buy the springs, install them, get the lip and worry about the Eisenmann stuff later
The Eisenmann exhaust will probably cost around the price of Akrapovic... which is insane.
Just buy the springs, install them, get the lip and worry about the Eisenmann stuff later
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Agreed with Matt... springs & lips is very minimal in terms of dollars compared to the exhaust. I love the stance of my H&R & CF front lip, small mod with a huge improvement in term of look. :P
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I checked once more and saw that the Arkym CF lip is about $1300 so that's not cheap. The PWC version is less than half the price.
On a side, if I recall correctly you have an X-pipe and an OE tune ?
I don't think the Eisenmann exhaust will be any better perfromance and sound-wise from what you have now. Maybe the sound will be more refined but no drastic difference. I personally don't like the sound of the Akrapovic exhaust at all. On the other hand, long-tube headers are way too loud for me - even with silencers. I think you have the best possible exhaust setup available
On a side, if I recall correctly you have an X-pipe and an OE tune ?
I don't think the Eisenmann exhaust will be any better perfromance and sound-wise from what you have now. Maybe the sound will be more refined but no drastic difference. I personally don't like the sound of the Akrapovic exhaust at all. On the other hand, long-tube headers are way too loud for me - even with silencers. I think you have the best possible exhaust setup available
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Thanks for the advice guys I will probably go with choices 1 and 2.
The Eisenmann exhaust is really sweet but I know it will cost alot.
Ill probably go with that setup later on.
The Eisenmann exhaust is really sweet but I know it will cost alot.
Ill probably go with that setup later on.
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I checked once more and saw that the Arkym CF lip is about $1300 so that's not cheap. The PWC version is less than half the price.
On a side, if I recall correctly you have an X-pipe and an OE tune ?
I don't think the Eisenmann exhaust will be any better perfromance and sound-wise from what you have now. Maybe the sound will be more refined but no drastic difference. I personally don't like the sound of the Akrapovic exhaust at all. On the other hand, long-tube headers are way too loud for me - even with silencers. I think you have the best possible exhaust setup available
On a side, if I recall correctly you have an X-pipe and an OE tune ?
I don't think the Eisenmann exhaust will be any better perfromance and sound-wise from what you have now. Maybe the sound will be more refined but no drastic difference. I personally don't like the sound of the Akrapovic exhaust at all. On the other hand, long-tube headers are way too loud for me - even with silencers. I think you have the best possible exhaust setup available
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I couldn't help but laugh at the "reared its ugly head again" for some reason hahah.
I agree with the rest, get the springs and lip first
I agree with the rest, get the springs and lip first
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Thanks
How you been man?
Ohh ya definitely, why don't I throw the Wiestec Supercharger in there too for sh*ts and giggles.
I'm goin with the springs and lip for sure. Just gotta do some little modification to my driveway so I don't scrape the lip constantly.
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Are you guys happy with just the H&R spring or do you wish you had installed the H&R coil over set up. Were you able to get a stock alignment with the springs? Anybody know the stock alignment specs on a C63 (non P30)?
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I'm happy with the H&R springs only, I wanted something not too low so I don't scrape my front lip everywhere.
My car is not pulling left or right after the drop, so I'm in no rush to get it aligned... I will do so during my service A & will post the specs if I have access to the infos. But I highly doubt we can get the OEM specs after the alignment as the rear camber cannot be adjusted.
My car is not pulling left or right after the drop, so I'm in no rush to get it aligned... I will do so during my service A & will post the specs if I have access to the infos. But I highly doubt we can get the OEM specs after the alignment as the rear camber cannot be adjusted.
