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

Alignment Data: K-Macs Before & After

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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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i thought our car is #2 stock?
Nope. You should always check and see what you're working with or order some for the rear, just in case.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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so when can you send me out a set for the rear i need it asap. the set that everyone else has been using. thanks
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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so when can you send me out a set for the rear i need it asap. the set that everyone else has been using. thanks
You have PM.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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why is tirerack selling the Stock Bilstein HD shocks as much as the sport shock. and the Bilstein HD does say street performance, and our stock clk is Bilstein HD so why would we need to replace the shock. i am not gonna do any auto cross or anything like that, just normal everyday driving.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...lar=&brand=all
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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has anyone used these before? http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...ded+Align.+Kit
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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why is tirerack selling the Stock Bilstein HD shocks as much as the sport shock. and the Bilstein HD does say street performance, and our stock clk is Bilstein HD so why would we need to replace the shock. i am not gonna do any auto cross or anything like that, just normal everyday driving.
Over time, people need to replace the shocks which is why they sell the heavy duty shocks as well as the sport. The sport shocks are not only stiffer but shorter as well, that's why they go with the lowering springs. This is also the reason why heavy duty shocks wear out, because they are constantly compressed from the car being lowered.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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that's what benz uses to align em.. when i took my car at dealer and was doing the alignment, lance told me i cant use that bolt with Kmac.. two diff set up and diff bushing.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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i see that they do show up when i search under the clk320. the sport cup kit are way lower then the regular. they are 1.9'' F, 1.6''R compare to 1.4, 1.3 for the regular. and they do come with shocks also. and they are price at $450 more then the regular. BIG MIKE i know that you got the kit but why didnt you use the shock that come with it, why did you switch out to the Bilstein sport shock? i think i have a pretty sure on what i want to do with my available pocket, let me know if it will work. Regular H&R spring with #1 pad from E320 for front, and #2 stock pad that came with our clk for the rear, Stock BilStein shock that came with the car, and a rear camber kit from Ghost rider. Will this work for me? thanks
i dont have the kit.... William has the cup kit...
i got springs and koni adjust shocks and i never ran the stock since car got lil bouncy since i lowered the car too much .

IF u get the cup, and u want to lower it like mine, no way in hell u can drive that car with 19, it will rub even if u rolled the fender.

u can get the cup and 1.9 is very low bro.

im postive mine is lower than 2 and kmac kit got me able to drive my car since it brought the tire close to the fender....

kmac kit works diff than any other cambers.

For rear it should not matter but front it does since u need to turn.

correct me if im wrong about this....!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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also when buying the #1 front pad from the E320. from what year to what year is the 5mm? thanks
same year of your car.

ps: make sure u get front camber and im telling u, dont lower it without a camber, it will eat your tires alive
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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My drop is about the same as BigMike except I have the H&R Sports Cup Kit on 20 inch rims with a #3 spring pad which is the lowest I can use without rubbing. So seeing that BigMike is using no/Zero pads with his drop technically means I can go even lower than him by going with a #2, #1, or no pads at all.

This is just information to help people to decide which direction to choose. Good Luck
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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My drop is about the same as BigMike except I have the H&R Sports Cup Kit on 20 inch rims with a #3 spring pad which is the lowest I can use without rubbing. So seeing that BigMike is using no/Zero pads with his drop technically means I can go even lower than him by going with a #2, #1, or no pads at all.

This is just information to help people to decide which direction to choose. Good Luck
well said
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 01:12 AM
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BIG MIKE how is your so low with just the regular spring? i thouht that the cup kit is the lower one with 1.9 and 1.6. is the clk430 come with the #2 stock pad for front and rear?

also i was planning to buy the Ghost Rider camber kit that he custom made. will they be the same as Kmac ?
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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im sitting with no pad and that ll lower it and with time spring ll settle it.
i have 320 and not 430 i would not know and i thought cup kit was for 320 but ghost says it ll fit 430... i never used ghost camber but i know couple peeps from here did and i dunno how they work comparing to k mac. ask him..i know if i had cup kit and my 19! i can't go with zero pad or number 1. it ll rub. i might be ok with number 2
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