CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

CLK with 19s and H&R CupKit

Old Oct 9, 2002 | 11:48 PM
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CLK with 19s and H&R CupKit

Ok, this question is kind of specific:

If you have the following, can you comment on ride quality, and if possible, post a pic:

CLK430 with the H&R CupKit (meant for the 320) and running 19s

This is what I want to do, but kind of hesitant... please give me your feedback... want to know how low the ride will be and whether it would be really harsh & bouncy

thanks all!
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 07:15 PM
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MMgrad, since it looks like you are a fellow Trojan, from your Sig, I will buy the cup kit and answer your question. Actually I just ordered it today, they are telling me next week...

If you are close by where I live or work, you can feel free to ride in my car and see how you like it.

But I only have the stock 17's on the car. But I will take your 19's if you got them... just for testing purposes...hee..heee...hee.....
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 01:41 PM
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it's a good combination....everyone we have sold it too has been extremely pleased. I have them on one fo my cars (a 320 however) and it looks and rides great.

Heres a pic with #1 pads
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 03:50 PM
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Originally posted by lee2375
it's a good combination....everyone we have sold it too has been extremely pleased. I have them on one fo my cars (a 320 however) and it looks and rides great.
that car looks sweet.... but with a heavier front from the 430's engine, will it be a lot lower?
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 04:44 PM
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Yes, it will be marginally lower.
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 06:23 PM
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How does the H&R CupKit compare to the Bilstein HD Shocks or the Kleemann Setup?
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 12:27 AM
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sorry for being lame. but what exactly is a cup kit? i know what springs/shocks are and coilovers, but wtf is a cup kit exactly?


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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 01:05 AM
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It is a shock/spring combination from H&R.
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Originally posted by lee2375
it's a good combination....everyone we have sold it too has been extremely pleased. I have them on one fo my cars (a 320 however) and it looks and rides great.

Heres a pic with #1 pads

Looks cool, but how does it ride?
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