Suspension.....
08-07-2016, 08:06 AM
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Suspension.....
So I'm in need of some advise...I have a 2008 C63 amg, I want to lower it but not sure which way to go lowering spring or coilovers. I want a good clean drop and good ride. I have looked at the h&r sport springs, they seem to have good reviews.
I have a Porsche that I lowered on springs and it didn't lower it enough so I had to order coilovers to achieve the stance I was looking for. I just don't want to go back down that road of wasting money and time.
I have a Porsche that I lowered on springs and it didn't lower it enough so I had to order coilovers to achieve the stance I was looking for. I just don't want to go back down that road of wasting money and time.
Last edited by Euro_code; 08-07-2016 at 09:20 AM.
08-07-2016, 11:57 AM
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No way we can know what you think is low enough.
There is a whole thread on here full of pics of guys on H&R sport springs. If that looks good to you then you know which way to go, and if it doesn't, well, then you go the other way.
No way we can know what you think is low enough.
There is a whole thread on here full of pics of guys on H&R sport springs. If that looks good to you then you know which way to go, and if it doesn't, well, then you go the other way.
08-07-2016, 11:59 AM
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For a street driven car, the H&R springs are a good setup. It has a nice drop with a slightly stiffer ride than the OEM springs.
The KW V3 are the most popular Coilovers setup for our cars. It's around $3k, but for versatility between and street and track setup, it'll be your best bet. It's still a stiff ride, but more composed than the springs setup.
My recommendation is to try out the H&R springs. They're cheap enough to try out, and if you decide down the road to upgrade, it's not too much of a financial loss. If you're interested, I'm selling my H&R springs for $200 shipped CONUS. Around 5k miles used.
The KW V3 are the most popular Coilovers setup for our cars. It's around $3k, but for versatility between and street and track setup, it'll be your best bet. It's still a stiff ride, but more composed than the springs setup.
My recommendation is to try out the H&R springs. They're cheap enough to try out, and if you decide down the road to upgrade, it's not too much of a financial loss. If you're interested, I'm selling my H&R springs for $200 shipped CONUS. Around 5k miles used.
08-07-2016, 06:53 PM
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Coilovers are by far the better way to do it. I don't like doing different height springs on an adjustable dampers like the Merc.
It sort of kicks it out of balance. The car was meant to ride at or near a certain height and when you change one and not the other to match, it makes it a bit wonky.
If you can afford it, always do a good set of coilovers. You may not need the best track stuff if you don't track it, so you won't need to highest dollar ones, but I would still go with a shock and spring kit that is matched for the car and each other.
It sort of kicks it out of balance. The car was meant to ride at or near a certain height and when you change one and not the other to match, it makes it a bit wonky.
If you can afford it, always do a good set of coilovers. You may not need the best track stuff if you don't track it, so you won't need to highest dollar ones, but I would still go with a shock and spring kit that is matched for the car and each other.
