More parts needed with lowering springs?
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More parts needed with lowering springs?
Hey guys, buying a 2014 C63 soon and planning on lowering as soon as I get it. I'll use H&R springs (unless there are better springs to use) and wanted to know if more suspension parts are needed to get a good alignment?
do I need to purchase aftermarket control arms or anything else? Or am I good to go, just installing the springs and getting alignment?
I'll be rolling on the stock wheels and tires for a while
Thank you for any input
do I need to purchase aftermarket control arms or anything else? Or am I good to go, just installing the springs and getting alignment?
I'll be rolling on the stock wheels and tires for a while
Thank you for any input
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I purchased 17mm spring pad in the rear from Mercedes to raise the back up a little. The pad makes the rear sit right above the tire.
spring pads part number A 210 325 04 84
spring pads part number A 210 325 04 84
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If you have aftermarket wheels or tires that are wider than 265 then you'll have a chance to rub. But we'd need to know more about your setup in order to tell.
The pads in the rear are a nice touch because it gives the car a more aggressive nose down look rather than risking the nose up look that makes it look like you've got bodies in the trunk.
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Only thing I have heard about H&R springs only setup is the fact that it can cause the car to pull right all the time. Its the one thing that has stopped me from purchasing them. I had H&R on my S4 and never had issues.
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It's not the H&R springs but the alignment. Most techs follow the alignment specs blindly and get it within OEM spec only. Alignments can be a dark art and a knowledgeable specialist will be able to get it right.
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As long as you're running an OEM wheel/tire setup, you'll be fine.
If you have aftermarket wheels or tires that are wider than 265 then you'll have a chance to rub. But we'd need to know more about your setup in order to tell.
The pads in the rear are a nice touch because it gives the car a more aggressive nose down look rather than risking the nose up look that makes it look like you've got bodies in the trunk.
If you have aftermarket wheels or tires that are wider than 265 then you'll have a chance to rub. But we'd need to know more about your setup in order to tell.
The pads in the rear are a nice touch because it gives the car a more aggressive nose down look rather than risking the nose up look that makes it look like you've got bodies in the trunk.
Thank you!
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Hey guys, buying a 2014 C63 soon and planning on lowering as soon as I get it. I'll use H&R springs (unless there are better springs to use) and wanted to know if more suspension parts are needed to get a good alignment?
do I need to purchase aftermarket control arms or anything else? Or am I good to go, just installing the springs and getting alignment?
I'll be rolling on the stock wheels and tires for a while
Thank you for any input
do I need to purchase aftermarket control arms or anything else? Or am I good to go, just installing the springs and getting alignment?
I'll be rolling on the stock wheels and tires for a while
Thank you for any input
I keep my C63 with stock springs , I love the hight , and I love not to deal with aligment or worn-out issues.
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True, it does look good stock...ill think about it more then. My friend keept stock hight but changed wheels and tires to fill the gap, looks pretty good
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Like I said, to me the suspension is awesome. BTW my car is my dayli driven, I don't track my car much often.
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Lowering a C63 it is more aggressive look, is my personal opinion, the stock suspension is just great. if I were you, I will put spacers to fill the gap a little bit.
Like I said, to me the suspension is awesome. BTW my car is my dayli driven, I don't track my car much often.
Like I said, to me the suspension is awesome. BTW my car is my dayli driven, I don't track my car much often.
