VRsik

A friend of mine is looking to go low. Coilovers are the number one choice, but we're having trouble finding anyone who makes them.

If anyone has a link to a site with any information on this, please post it. Personal experiance is always best though..

The car is a 2000 CLK 430.

Thanks

Mach430

The lowest you can go without cutting the springs is 2 inches using the H&R cup kit. We are making a set of race coilovers, which would allow you to go lower, however they are built on a custom basis, and are priced much more than other suspension systems. Just how low is he looking to go?

dronellis

you can go by H&R CUP KIT. or you can reheat the springs

CLK

Anyone got Pics of Coilovers?

CLK

Is the H&R Cup Kit available for the CLK in the US?

Mach430

Yes, the H&R cup kit is available in the US. DO NOT heat your springs, this will absolutely destroy the ride quality and handling.

lee2375

Hey Ben, most of these guys don't care about that, as I've discovered the hard way

Makes wheel fitting tough, i'll tell you that much.

CLKfanatic

MACH430, how much are those coilovers going for, and are they available? How much does it lower the car in front and back....do you have them for the 209? Thanks

Timster

OMG, don't heat the springs. You will ruin your car. The springs will just continue to loose their shape. The car will sink lower and lower until the springs finally fail. This is the worst thing you can do to your car. Lower it correctly, go to the professional ASAP.
There are a lot of options. They are not free but your not driving around a piece of crap. Do it the right way. It's always cheaper to do it right the first time, than it is to have to go and do it all over again.

Mach430

For the w209, I would wait a few months and see what, if any, coilovers from the w203 are applicable. They may in fact both be released at the same time.

dronellis

it depends how low you go and depends on the people too. some people preffer to go low look wothout hesitate the ride and the comfortable.hehehhe for me I go by look :p and i think you can go by cup kits by H&R.. this pic of clk of my friend is lower by custome coilover

VRsik

Thanks for all your help. But the Cup kit isnt listed on the H&R website. Anyone have the part number.

Dronellis... can you gat another custom set made.

dronellis

my firend told me that is really hard to make. the car should be there and they will see all the works. he told me too that he is using the koni shockabsober and eibach springs to make the custome coilover...the ride is good too

Mach430

The cup kit is listed for the CLK320 on the H&R website under Stage 3.5. We carry all H&R products, and I can help you if you need to get one.

IDOITBST

MERCs.. sheeeeesh cant believe people do this to a benz A HONDA ok but not a benz..!!

dronellis

wat???it depends on wat people want..you cant compare to honda with benz bro.....

VRsik

Is it the same kit for the 320 as for the 430?

Mach430

Yes, the only difference between the two cars is engine weight, so the car will sit a little lower than a 320 would with the same kit.

VRsik

Thanks alot Ben.

Mach430

No problem. Give me a call if you need help getting a kit.

dronellis

ben: how low it will go if I use the cup kit?hos is the ride?

Mach430

You have a 320, right? Judging for your latest pictures, it will probably raise your car!

The H&R cup kit lowers the car 2" front and 1.7" rear. Handling is greatly increased without too much sacrifice to ride quality.

mmgrad

how much will this lower a 430 considering the added engine weight?

Mach430

I'd estimate an additional .2". It's tough to say, as each car is always slightly different.

Dino

Is the Cup-Kit also available for the 320 Convertible??