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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Guys with H&R Sport Springs, What the ride quality like????

Hi Guys,

Looking to go with H&R lowering springs, any drastic changes in ride quality?

I dont have the p30 option so as long as the ride stays similar what it is now i would want to see it little but lowered.

Thanks!
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Ride quality is the same as stock, Handling as improved slightly.
In terms of looks, the car looks nice and planted.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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Pictures could tell the whole history.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by C63newdude
Pictures could tell the whole history.
https://mbworld.org/forums/4713292-post1319.html
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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I love the look of my H&R drop, and I find the car handling has improved. The ride is a little stiffer than stock, but nothing drastic.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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You guys are the best!! Thanks for the feedback.
I just picked up a set based on this. Cant wait to get them on.

Next is possibly SS brake lines? anyone go with this?
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by midnyite
You guys are the best!! Thanks for the feedback.
I just picked up a set based on this. Cant wait to get them on.

Next is possibly SS brake lines? anyone go with this?
Nice!! Post some pics pf the car after you get them installed.

A few members have SS brake lines.
RPM North and Evosport sell the.

http://rpmnorth.com/products/technaf...b0a0073eed925f

http://www.evosport.com/product/prod...RK.M04.C63.LNS
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 02:04 AM
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What did your alignment specs end up being with the H&R springs.
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DuaneC63
What did your alignment specs end up being with the H&R springs.
-BEFORE ALIGNMENT-
(With H&R springs)

Left Front
Camber: -1.9
Caster: 10.8
Toe: -0.05

Right Front
Camber: -1.8
Caster: 11.2
Toe: -0.07

Total Toe Angle: -0.12
Steer Ahead: 0.01

Left Rear
Camber: -2.1
Toe: 0.38

Rear Right
Camber: -1.6
Toe: 0.22

Total Toe Angle: 0.60
Thrust Angle: 0.08


-AFTER ALIGNMENT-
(With H&R springs)

Left Front
Camber: -1.9
Caster: 10.8
Toe: -0.17

Right Front
Camber: -1.8
Caster: 11.2
Toe: -0.22

Total Toe Angle: -0.39
Steer Ahead: 0.03

Left Rear
Camber: -2.1
Toe: 0.36

Rear Right
Camber: -1.6
Toe: 0.48

Total Toe Angle:0.84
Thrust Angle: -0.06

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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by _AMG_
-BEFORE ALIGNMENT-
(With H&R springs)

Left Front
Camber: -1.9
Caster: 10.8
Toe: -0.05

Right Front
Camber: -1.8
Caster: 11.2
Toe: -0.07

Total Toe Angle: -0.12
Steer Ahead: 0.01

Left Rear
Camber: -2.1
Toe: 0.38

Rear Right
Camber: -1.6
Toe: 0.22

Total Toe Angle: 0.60
Thrust Angle: 0.08


-AFTER ALIGNMENT-
(With H&R springs)

Left Front
Camber: -1.9
Caster: 10.8
Toe: -0.17

Right Front
Camber: -1.8
Caster: 11.2
Toe: -0.22

Total Toe Angle: -0.39
Steer Ahead: 0.03

Left Rear
Camber: -2.1
Toe: 0.36

Rear Right
Camber: -1.6
Toe: 0.48

Total Toe Angle:0.84
Thrust Angle: -0.06

Ty for the info.
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by DuaneC63
Ty for the info.
No problem.
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 05:31 AM
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Pretty crappy ride quality if you ask me but the stock ride wasn't all that good to begin with.
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Thanks AMG for the infos on the alignment... I have yet to do mine since my dealership machine is not working yet (they are on renovation).

As I can see, the H&R drop is very minimal therefore the before & after alignment are very similar specs.
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Roswell
Thanks AMG for the infos on the alignment... I have yet to do mine since my dealership machine is not working yet (they are on renovation).

As I can see, the H&R drop is very minimal therefore the before & after alignment are very similar specs.
No problem Roswell.
The car was puling very slightly to the right before alignment but nothing major. Just wanted to get the alignment to be on the safe side.
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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WOW. Absolutely loving those wheels!!

...drop doesn't look like much at all though?
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by glilly
WOW. Absolutely loving those wheels!!

...drop doesn't look like much at all though?
Thank you!

The springs have settled in a little bit more since I took those pics.
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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the ride isn't good but the ride on a stock car isn't good. the change really isn't that much.

edit: the drop isn't much H&R states .75" all around.

Last edited by JeffDL; Jun 17, 2011 at 03:38 PM.
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Jeff, your pics always come out awesome!!
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 01:58 AM
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This looks like my first real mod for this car.
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