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

Notches on Spring Pad?

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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 12:41 PM
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Notches on Spring Pad?

I ordered what I thought would be the #1 pads all around for my clk 320. When I picked them up they had two notches. When I ordered them I told them I needed the smallest pad available for my car. The pads are 9mm but have 2 notches. Is this the smallest pad? When I opened them I showed the guy and asked him about it. He showed me on his computer that there were 4 different sizes available for the clk. The ones with 2 notches were the smallest on his list. Are these the correct pads or do you have to order pads with one notch that are actually for another car or something?? Thanx
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 12:45 PM
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You're both correct. #1 pads are not available for the CLK, so you have to get them off an E Class.
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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Or you can get the #1 spring pad from the SLK '98-'00. Those are the ones that I have on my CLK and they work fine.
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 10:12 AM
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9mm is .35 inches. That's pretty thin. How much thinner are the #1 pads?
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 11:06 AM
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9mm is .35 inches. That's pretty thin. How much thinner are the #1 pads?
Gotta love the search engine on this forum. I'm answering my own questions!

Each step is 5mm (.20")

So if I put on Koni/H&R and 2/2 spring pads on my 320 then I will essentially lower my car a total of 1.6". If I go 1/1 it will be 1.8"

I have to make sure I can still make it up my driveway
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 12:29 PM
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4mm per point/dot or whatever

1 - 5mm
2 - 9mm
3 - 13mm
4 - 17mm
5 - 21mm
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