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Old 11-13-2003, 08:43 AM
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Dropped my CLK

wow the site is back up and running hahaha kind hard to believe!

Well here are a few pics of my clk finally lowered on h&r / bilstein
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here is a before picture.........yikes
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Used to be a CLK430
Damn Jeremy, that's a huge difference!! What kind of wheels are those?
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Don't let mmgrad see that, he might ask you to drop it more. :p LOL
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Originally posted by clarkspark
Don't let mmgrad see that, he might ask you to drop it more. :p LOL
muahahahaha

DROP IT SOME MORE!!!!

nah, it looks good.... but dang, those wheels make ur rotors look itsy-bitsy... how about you throw in some brembos in there...
Old 11-13-2003, 02:40 PM
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Originally posted by mmgrad
muahahahaha

DROP IT SOME MORE!!!!

nah, it looks good.... but dang, those wheels make ur rotors look itsy-bitsy... how about you throw in some brembos in there...
Yeah no ****! I am looking for Brembo kit.......but good gawd $3200 for new rotors and calipers.......

I'm searching around for a used kit for about half price if anyone has one hahaha

As far as the drop I'm only running #2 pads because I still need some clearance to get in and out of my driveway and around town. As it is I haven't scraped anything, so it is perfect for me! Sure I like the looks of the cup kit, but it isn't practical for me.
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excellent

SWEET... car looks nice. I like the drop...btw..how's the lowenhart coffee table doing ..hahaha

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what kind/size rims are those?

btw, the drop looks great
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Re: excellent

Originally posted by djamer
SWEET... car looks nice. I like the drop...btw..how's the lowenhart coffee table doing ..hahaha

Amer
It is doing fine.......the more I look at it the more I like it haha. That thing is pretty sweet.

Ok about the rims these are 19x8 and 19x9 35 and 30 offset with 235/35 and 265/30 P-Zero tires. The rims are the nice cheap moda r6.
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Very nice Cilky !!

Now all you gotta do is get some new brake rotors preferably Brembo if you don't mind
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That looks really good. Did you just change the springs or did you get a coilover kit?
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Originally posted by Samoan_Ridah
That looks really good. Did you just change the springs or did you get a coilover kit?
Hey,

No coilover is made for the CLK......

They are H&R springs with Bilstein shocks and the ride/handling/height are perfect. Couldn't be happier!
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mmm your car looks mighty tasty with the drop and wheels!
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
Maybe you'll see my post....

above, but what kind of Bilsteins did you end up with, sport or HD, and do you know of a good source? I lost mine and am searching...thanks.
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Re: Maybe you'll see my post....

Originally posted by allenjdmb
above, but what kind of Bilsteins did you end up with, sport or HD, and do you know of a good source? I lost mine and am searching...thanks.
Bilstein Sport is for lowering springs...... .8" shorter than regular shocks and the HD is for normal springs.

Let me know I can get the shocks for about delivered for about $350. Brand new........I found a hook up and I set my company up as a dealer. Email me
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Originally posted by CiLKY
Hey,

No coilover is made for the CLK......

They are H&R springs with Bilstein shocks and the ride/handling/height are perfect. Couldn't be happier!
Can you tell me what the difference is between Cupkits, Coilovers and Suspension Kits? I am so confused now.
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Originally posted by Samoan_Ridah
Can you tell me what the difference is between Cupkits, Coilovers and Suspension Kits? I am so confused now.
CupKit for the CLK is H&R matching a set of springs & shocks together, which from what i've heard, work extremely well. height non-adjustable.

Coil Overs are are adjustable springs & shocks that are adjustable. The shocks can be adjusted to almost whatever height you want.

Suspension Kits... thats kind of vague, but suspension kits can mean just sport lowering springs, or sport lowering springs & sport shocks. Adjustability varies based on which shocks you buy....
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cup kit

i have the cupkit for the CLK which drops the 1.6' front 1.9' back.
With 18' or 19' car looks very aggressive. Handling is very good. A very sporty, and extremely good ride compared to OEM.

I will post pics this afternoon for you guys..

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CupKit for the CLK is H&R matching a set of springs & shocks together, which from what i've heard, work extremely well. height non-adjustable.

Coil Overs are are adjustable springs & shocks that are adjustable. The shocks can be adjusted to almost whatever height you want.

Suspension Kits... thats kind of vague, but suspension kits can mean just sport lowering springs, or sport lowering springs & sport shocks. Adjustability varies based on which shocks you buy....
Thanks Danny, that was explained really well. What I meant when I said "suspension kit" was the one the Evosport has on the website, the Stage I and II kits.




i have the cupkit for the CLK which drops the 1.6' front 1.9' back.
Good lord! Almost a 2 foot drop in the back! I definitely have to see this.
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The drop looks perfect, congrats !

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Originally posted by Samoan_Ridah
Thanks Danny, that was explained really well. What I meant when I said "suspension kit" was the one the Evosport has on the website, the Stage I and II kits.






Good lord! Almost a 2 foot drop in the back! I definitely have to see this.
haha... well, the cupkit for the CLK430 drops it about 2" or so up front......
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Cilky: your car looks great. Especially with the rims. WHat kind are they? (sorry if this has already been asked)
How much did you drop it by?
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Originally posted by gup998
Cilky: your car looks great. Especially with the rims. WHat kind are they? (sorry if this has already been asked)
How much did you drop it by?
Dropped 1.4 and 1.3 I believe is what H&R quotes........correct me if I'm wrong guys.


Thanks Bruce........your drop looks better, but I would tear my car up if it was that low hahaha
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HR drop

With such a wonderful here in VA, i decided to clean up the ride and take a snapshot.. Here' my ride.



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