H&R Coilovers?
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2013 C63 Coupe BS Conversion
H&R Coilovers?
Hey, anyone have any experience with these. I realize there is alot of talk about KW being the best but was wondering about the H&R ones. Thanks!
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Thanks guys, that's what I'm leaning towards. Don't want to pay for some bells and whistles that the KW3s have if I'm not going to take advantage of it. I did some more searches and people seem to be very happy with their H&R coilovers.
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There is nothing listed yet in H&R Coil-overs for the C63 Coupe. Maybe ask a distributor if they are expecting anything or maybe the web site is not updated yet. Maybe give James or Tal at ACG a call and see if they have any information. You can email James: james@acgautomotive.com
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My P30 suspension was stiff and very harsh, even on small impacts. The H&R's may be as stiff but they certainly don't feel it...damping is much superior so the ride is both better controlled and more comfortable.
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I didn't really have a basis of comparison before since I picked up the car with the coilovers already installed, but I will say it is a firm ride...especially on my low profile tires. I am, however, impressed with how well they take a full car load and curves. My real beef is that the C-class aren't nearly as deep as an Infiniti or BMW thus the topic of rubbing comes up frequently. There are lots of ways around it (adjusting suspension, tire/wheel selection, spacers, etc.) but H&R as a company is very reputable, as far as I can tell, and not just with MB but lots of imports.
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I think what Craiger needs to know is if anyone has installed them on a coupe?
H&R sells them for the coupe with the same part number so the valving and spring rates would be the same as they are for the sedan. Which shouldn't be a HUGE issue but I'm also curious to know if anyone has noticed any issues with how they ride on a coupe.
H&R sells them for the coupe with the same part number so the valving and spring rates would be the same as they are for the sedan. Which shouldn't be a HUGE issue but I'm also curious to know if anyone has noticed any issues with how they ride on a coupe.
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H&R coilovers on my C55. 1.5" front drop and 1.3" rear drop. Running ContinSportContact3 with 235/40/18 up front and 265/35/18 in the rear.
Drive wise it is similar to stock and a little more softer even on L.A. roads. Canyon driving the car has noticeable less body roll and turn-ins are fairly neutral as opposed to before when understeer would be the order of the day
Drive wise it is similar to stock and a little more softer even on L.A. roads. Canyon driving the car has noticeable less body roll and turn-ins are fairly neutral as opposed to before when understeer would be the order of the day
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That's what I was thinking too. I don't think a company like H&R would make it available for both coupe and sedan if there was any real negative effect on the ride/performance of one vs the other.
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Seems about right for Cali pricing. Canadian labor rates might be lower. Consider the MB Arts upper rear control arms (ACG in San Diego is a dealer) that allows you to adjust camber and MBZ adjustable camber/caster bolts (4 total) for the front.
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