KW HAS Spring?
04-12-2018, 12:10 AM
#76
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04-12-2018, 08:17 AM
#78
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The front is most affected by lowering the car. From what I’m told Mercedes offers shims that can be used to help the rear which is much less affected. I may go with k-Mac bushings for the rear later on. Going to see what the results of the front bushings and shins are first.
04-14-2018, 10:03 AM
#79
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So it sounds to me like if you're going to lower your car ,whether it's kw, hr, eibach, you'll need a camber kit to keep suspension settings within factory limits, am I correct in saying that?
04-14-2018, 10:41 AM
#80
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Had the KW HAS kit removed and the H&R springs and K=Mac front bushings installed. Both the KW and H&R springs are less harsh than the oem ones.
The front bushing kit was able to reduce the negative camber by 1/2% as per the alignment before and after printouts.Maybe the difference isn’t as much given that the H&R springs sit even lower than those removed.
Is is this the norm with other K-Mac users?
The improvement is only slightly noticed visually, I haven’t noticed a huge difference in steering feel but it does seem different. I’m told that having some negative camber isn’t the worst thing in the world (aids in cornering) other than premature tire wear.
The front bushing kit was able to reduce the negative camber by 1/2% as per the alignment before and after printouts.Maybe the difference isn’t as much given that the H&R springs sit even lower than those removed.
Is is this the norm with other K-Mac users?
The improvement is only slightly noticed visually, I haven’t noticed a huge difference in steering feel but it does seem different. I’m told that having some negative camber isn’t the worst thing in the world (aids in cornering) other than premature tire wear.
Last edited by oajr; 04-14-2018 at 10:50 AM.
07-30-2018, 10:06 AM
#81
Thanks mate, I imagine it will settle a tad lower, I think the height is pretty perfect, looks a bit more purposeful than the low rider look I had before.
So I just went out and measured from the inside, top edge of the fender lips, front is 26.5 rear 25.7 inches, hope this helps.
After a longer drive tonight I can say I'm really happy, car feels so solid, zero suspension noise, I highly recommend them.
Remember I do have front and rear KMAC kits, I wouldn't recommend lowering without them or some castor/camber solution.
Spence
So I just went out and measured from the inside, top edge of the fender lips, front is 26.5 rear 25.7 inches, hope this helps.
After a longer drive tonight I can say I'm really happy, car feels so solid, zero suspension noise, I highly recommend them.
Remember I do have front and rear KMAC kits, I wouldn't recommend lowering without them or some castor/camber solution.
Spence
Where did you get the springs fitted? I'm in Melb as well. Know Joseph from MB for a long time.
cheers
