performance shops
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2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
performance shops
Do you guys know any preformance/mod shops located in the peninsula that are recommended? I got screwed over on a set of wheels that were ordered (by a niche dealer) saying it would fit on my vehicle, mounted without showing me the fit besides a photo, and driven on. I noticed the huge rubbing due to the fact my offsets are wrong. I am trying to get this fixed, but I want to go to a reputable dealer.
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Where is it rubbing? If they're rubbing to the inside you can get spacers that'll fix the problem. If they're rubbing to the outside the only options are a center or barrel replacement (2 or 3 piece wheels only), roll the fenders, or new wheels. I know a shop in the south bay but sorry, I'm not familiar with what shops there may be on the peninsula.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Where is it rubbing? If they're rubbing to the inside you can get spacers that'll fix the problem. If they're rubbing to the outside the only options are a center or barrel replacement (2 or 3 piece wheels only), roll the fenders, or new wheels. I know a shop in the south bay but sorry, I'm not familiar with what shops there may be on the peninsula.
The shops been trying to bandage it by putting 3 inch spacers in my rear shocks which is causing my car to look like a truck... there also trying to camber the wheels or try skinner wheels; however, the rim itself is sticking out of the wheel well... they even asked if my vehicle was a real c63 because it didn’t have air ride suspension (I have the development pack, not the performance).
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That sucks. Once a shop suggested a 3" spacer I would know I have the wrong shop. I have a E63 wagon that I spec'd the wheels myself and then ordered them from a distributor. Spent a fair amount of time checking and double checking and then worrying about it until they were mounted. I did a 20mm drop at the same time. It turned out really good except for some uneven wear. I have some new upper A arms that will allow it to be aligned properly and it is going in probably next week for that.
If you want to make the drive I would recommend "The Driveway" in San Jose. They're a little off the beaten track but they have the right equipment, expertise, and attitude.
If you want to make the drive I would recommend "The Driveway" in San Jose. They're a little off the beaten track but they have the right equipment, expertise, and attitude.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
That sucks. Once a shop suggested a 3" spacer I would know I have the wrong shop. I have a E63 wagon that I spec'd the wheels myself and then ordered them from a distributor. Spent a fair amount of time checking and double checking and then worrying about it until they were mounted. I did a 20mm drop at the same time. It turned out really good except for some uneven wear. I have some new upper A arms that will allow it to be aligned properly and it is going in probably next week for that.
If you want to make the drive I would recommend "The Driveway" in San Jose. They're a little off the beaten track but they have the right equipment, expertise, and attitude.
If you want to make the drive I would recommend "The Driveway" in San Jose. They're a little off the beaten track but they have the right equipment, expertise, and attitude.
