Ghostrider

So, I have look through some of the old threads and stil have not gotten a definitve answer. The question is for my 2001 CLK430:

If using H&R springs what would be the best spring pads to use front and rear to get the most even lowering effect?

What are the spring pad part#'s?

With my stock suspension the rear squats ever so slightly in the rear, when I lower the car I would like for it to be more even front to back.

clk55fan

i have #2 pads F&R, stock bilstein shocks on 18" wheels.

the drop is pretty aggressive, but not slammed.
a fellow member has #4 pads F&R
as far as spring pad part numbers, do a search for 'spring pad' and you
will be able to find it.

also, get ready to spend some $ for a camber kit to prevent
premature tire wear. i'm calling up all those who are lowering their
cars to see if we can do a group buy to get speedybenz supply us.

he is very busy, BUT, according to many on the forum, supplies
a quality product that WORKS for a reasonable price.

i started a thread in the w208 section.

good luck....

clk55fan

i have #2 pads F&R, stock bilstein shocks on 18" wheels.

the drop is pretty aggressive, but not slammed.
a fellow member has #4 pads F&R
as far as spring pad part numbers, do a search for 'spring pad' and you
will be able to find it.

also, get ready to spend some $ for a camber kit to prevent
premature tire wear. i'm calling up all those who are lowering their
cars to see if we can do a group buy to get speedybenz supply us.

he is very busy, BUT, according to many on the forum, supplies
a quality product that WORKS for a reasonable price.

i started a thread in the w208 section.

good luck....

Ghostrider

Okay so I plan on adding 19's to the mix and was wonder what setup people are running with their 19's.

I would have 19x8.5 in the front and 19x10 in the rear.

DropTop208

I got 19x8.5's in the front, 19x9.5's in the rear. I have H&R springs all around as well as #1 pads all around. It looks good, rides good and I like it. Gotta watch out for those damn speed bumps and dips. Ill post some pics as soon as I detail my car lol. Hope this helps.

VIPclk320

i have 19's and i'm running the H&R with Belistin shocks with Number one pads all around it's pretty even. but i want the back to be higher than the front. i just can't figure that part out yet. but good luck. i know i bought a extra set of pads too they are not expensive at all. i'll see if i can find them in my garage, if i find them you can have them.

Ghostrider

That would be great if you would post some pics. I was thinking of going with the H&R with #2 pads in the front and #3 pads in the rear. This should give me a very even 1.5" drop all the way around.

What do you think?

Ghostrider

If you do find them that would be great but thatkns for the info and the offer none the less.

May be you should put #2 spring pads in the rear.

SoCalCLK

Ghost,

I like that set-up. I bought my springs from Brabus in Newport Beach and they also did the install. They included the spring pads for me, and they told me #1 in the Front and #2 in the rear. I am running OEM shocks and the ride is not as bad as one would think, it is actually very smooth. Hope this helps.

Jester

Ghostrider

" If you had to go into battle, would you want him with you..."

Sorry, couldn't resist. How much did you pick your springs up for and what made you go with them?

I tried to win some on ebay but got outbid when I was at church.

DropTop208

Just give me a few days, as soon as I take some pics I will post them.

jtbeche

Man you really do watch Top Gun waaaaaaaaaaay too much.

SoCalCLK

"I don't know.....I just don't know..." - Jester to Viper

I called Brabus for a quote back in July 2003, and they told me they were on clearance (to make room for W209 product) and I think I paid around $275, plus install of $150, I think it was around $425-450 out the door, including the spring pads. I let them decide which size pads to go with and they went with #1 front and #2 rear.

If they weren't on sale, I would have gotten the AMG full suspension set-up for like $750.

Flying into the Dangerzone,
Jester

Ghostrider

Do you still have their number?

Did they align it to?

" You never, ever leave your wing man."

SoCalCLK

"...You may not like Them, and They may not like you...but then again, whose side are you on???" --- Iceman to Mav

It on their website: www.brabus.com or look up Brabus North America, Newport Beach, Ca.

They did not do the alignment. For that I went to my local wheel/tire guy and got 4-wheel alignment for $89.

Pete Mitchell

Ghostrider

" Maverick, you'll get your reel when you get to ship, and if you don't give me a call, I'll fly with ya."

I did call them they wanted, $455 for them. Are they good enough to warrent the extra $200 over a set of H&R's?

SoCalCLK

I say Yes. The drop is perfect, nothing left to be desired. With authentic Brabus parts, you get quality and proven performance. I had H&Rs on my 01 Audi S4 and did not like them at all.

I really like the Brabus. Plus, not too many get them and you can sell them quickly if you wanted to in the future.

Ghostrider

On the picture of your car doing the dyno run, what size were those wheels?

SoCalCLK

The stock 17" inchers.

Ghostrider

I thought so but I wanted to make sure. Would you be so kind as to post some pics of your car so I can see how it all works together? Pretty please, my brother from another mother.

-Ghost

SoCalCLK

Ghost,

PM me your e-mail address and I'll send you and your Rio some pics of my F-14.

Jester -out

"It's not your flying....It's Your Attitude!"

Ghostrider

" You can be my wingman anytime. "

I sent the pm.

Maverick - out.

wfoclk55

My contribution to this thread: http://ebaumsworld.com/2006/01/barebacktopgun.html

ThrillKill

Good one, lol!

Ghostrider

Can some of you all let me how much you paid to get your car lowered?