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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Suspension / Lowering Questions

Will lowering with stock 17" look ridiclous?

Still running my stock 17"s. Buying Bilstein Sports and H&R springs. I've read the W210 #1 pads are the way to go outside using no spring pads at all.

However, seems most people posting their lowered cars have larger rims (18-19")....will it look ridiculous with the stock 17"s?

If anyone has pics with this setup....posting them for a look would be appreciated.

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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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I have 19's but just recently put my stocks back on I have Bilstein Sports and H&R springs I will try and get a pick for you as soon as I can take one. When I got my car lowered I put the wheels on the same day so I really didn't know what it would look like but it doesn't look to bad actually. I got spacers coming for my wheels I probably throw them on with my stocks till I put my wheels back on just to see what it will look like.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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I have 19's but just recently put my stocks back on I have Bilstein Sports and H&R springs I will try and get a pick for you as soon as I can take one. When I got my car lowered I put the wheels on the same day so I really didn't know what it would look like but it doesn't look to bad actually. I got spacers coming for my wheels I probably throw them on with my stocks till I put my wheels back on just to see what it will look like.
I'd appreciate it!
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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Euro springs on stock 17s

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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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Thanks Chappy! Hope all is well
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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^^Good, thanks for asking. Just busy now that I've got two kids (both boys, 1 and 3).
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Looks o.k. in pics



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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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^^^ Love the way your car looks with that front bumper.
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Woah Chappy. Got your hands full. Life changers to be sure.....that's great! Congrats on the new fam.
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