c63beast

Hey so i've got the H&R lowering springs (.75mm)+ OEM Pads just sitting around, i recently got the vorsteiner FF wheels (Pics to follow) and i was looking for some input or if anyone got the same rims / rim size that lowered and doesn't have much of an issue or worries whilst driving on possibly the worst roads in the states.. you literally have to play dodge the pot hole while driving around here. any input would be grateful thanks!

c63beast

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g-f

I've yet to drive a car on lowered springs but stock shocks that drives well.

Springs and shocks need to be matched otherwise the ride is bad and sometimes even dangerous.

Based on my experience, I wouldn't do it. But a good set of coilovers. Or leave it stock.

Look wise, I'm not an expert in low rides, can't comment on that.

JimmyR

I have a 2013 model with the factory "performance suspension" riding on the standard 19 inch wheels with 35/30 profile tires. The ride is at best firm, at worst, it is brutal. The car is full of squeaks from the dash area and a loud creaking sound from the rear when going in at an angle over uneven ground like driveways. This has all slowly got worse as the car "loosens" up, and on current estimates the car will have shaken itself to bits by the time it reaches 50000 miles.
Unless you either plan to only use your car on billiard table smooth race tracks, or else you know a good chiropractor and/or only plan on owning the car until just before it falls apart, I would not recommend lowering it.

Roswell

What are the wheels specs? The rear wheels look very aggressive.

H&R springs with oem shocks for 3 years no problem. Handles great, no rubbing with my HRE/ 275-30-19 PSS & more comfy than OEM springs.

I would suggest to lower it since your wheels make ur car looks higher... but again, you might rub looking at your rear wheels offset.

rentzington

cool looking car! i was eyeing those rims in black just yesterday but gotta try and see if they fit my budget.

Really I think it sits nice as is, if the roads are bad i wouldnt lower at least not with springs maybe adjustable suspension to get a good balance of height and driveability

chrisridebike8

I have HRs and stock shocks. Previously I had non-P30 suspension. I let my dad drive the car around DC for a few days and he said he didn't think he could daily the car. It was just too harsh. I installed thr HRs and it really smoothed the car out. He now thinks he could live with it. He's only 49, so hes not an old man necessarily. Additionally, there are less squeaks and rattles, due to less body movement I assume. The car feels more planted and a little bit sharper, which is very odd because of how it is more comfortable. I'd say lower it! You won't regret it. And 20 mm hasn't really affected my ground clearance significantly.

c63beast

See that was the issue.. they explained how it would rub more if i lowered it or even if i tried using spacers. Im running 20'x10 on the rears and 20'x8.5 on the front.

Roswell

Rubbing now at stock height? What is the offset? I got 19x10 +50 no problem.

Forget about spacers, it will bring ur offset even lower. And in ur case, don't lower it.

c63beast

There was minor rubbing of the inner tire and if it was lowered it wouldve been worse, so they just rolled out the fenders and told me i shouldnt install them.. which thankfully i didnt. Ill just wait and get the coils instead.

Roswell

I don't understand if the inner tires are rubbing why the need of rolling the outer fenders?

And having the wrong offset wheels or wrong size tires are limiting u in any lowering options, so I doubt coilovers will help ur case.

It's really unfortunate cuz those wheels (or any aftermarket wheels) will never do ur car justice w/o the right drop, that's just my opinion though.

Roswell

After looking at ur pics again, I'm positif the rear wheels will hit the outer fenders at high speeds over dips or bumps. The wheels seems to stick out a lot. Looks to be 20x10 +45-48 to me.

Autosport7

If the inner side of the tire is rubbing, by rolling the fenders and running some spacers he can avoid this.
Having said that, if you are looking like you will rub on the outer side of the tire already, with the minimal gain you get from rolling these fenders, you still will not be able to run spacers. I only say this because after looking into rolling the fenders on this car myself, I quickly noticed how little space can be gained as the lip is already very narrow.
Now, if you want to get into pulling the fender, meaning rolling them beyond just the inside lip, then you are talking about gaining some more space, but you will ultimately take the chances of cracking paint (probably not, if rolled properly, but still a chance), and deforming the outer edge of that fender. I don't recommend this.


Your wheels look great on your car, but unfortunately do not leave you with many options at stock ride height, let alone following a drop.


Running negative camber really isn't going to help your cause here either, a narrower tire may help out some.

abcut973

These are really nice wheels but as Meng mentioned you have wrong offsets and tire size probably. Where did you get those wheels from?
I hope it is not from a vendor here because that would be poor service.
20" wheels on a C63 IMO is too much but do-able. You just have to have the right specs.

c63beast

I actually did get them off a vendor here, but i can say i dont have any issues with the ride height nor with the inner tire hitting anymore, i just thought i might think of doing that but im guessing what my garage told me is pretty much what would happen.. besides im not too fussed about this right now im pretty sure with a decent wide body the 20s will look good

Roswell

Make sense bro, rolling the fenders & adding spacers to eliminate the inner rubbing.

In this case, OP did realized this will eliminate one problem but cause another. Lol

Roswell

I agree Anthony, I would be pissed if the vendor tells me they would fit & they ending rubbing.

20's on our cars can be tricky.

OP, I'm glad u don't rub the inner part anymore. If u can live with the wheel gap, then all is well.. Or else sell the wheels & get the right offset so u can have the perfect stance.

c63beast

i actually like how it is now, drives better in austin roads with this lift.. less scratching hahaha... but for the future ill see what happens