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Just dropped it, too low???

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Old 10-08-2008, 10:48 AM
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nice car man, by the way what size wheels and offset are you running?
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nice car man, by the way what size wheels and offset are you running?
Thanks Wazv6, running 19" x 8.5 in front 19" x 10 in the back. Not positive on the offset.
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IMO drop looks good
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I drive the racism out of BadDebt. ;)
H&R sport drop is nice, you should get the pads adjusted for the fronts to clean up the gap a bit.

btw, did you get hub centric rings for those rims?
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the front is higher

the car looks fine
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if it doesn't rub, its not low enough.
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Localbrew,

I think if your are going for the conservative route, you achieved your goal. I could tell it's lowered.
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looks stunning, perfect job
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Thanks to all who have posted, the Koni's are on and it rides great. I think it's a sick setup for anyone who is not wanting coilovers. HR springs and Koni adjustables. Couldn't be happier. Cheers to all of you for the compliments on the car.
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Looks good. Based on your response of questioning "too low", you should leave it. It's a conservative drop. One can tell it's lowered, but not slammed.
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Tastefully done with the clean 19" rims. All that's missing is a rear spoiler and some AMG exhaust!
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not low enough IMHO...i was 3/4 of an inch from tucking RIM lol. OPAL208 is right..."if u aint rubbing ur not low". its a SoCal mentality so it doesnt apply to all....

looking clean as hell though bro
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Originally Posted by tnb1786
not low enough IMHO...i was 3/4 of an inch from tucking RIM lol. OPAL208 is right..."if u aint rubbing ur not low". its a SoCal mentality so it doesnt apply to all....

looking clean as hell though bro
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Thanks bro, I'm pretty happy with the look and the ride right now. If it wasn't my daily driver maybe I'd go lower but I'm good for now. Thanks for all the feedback guys, you're all awesome.
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are those carlssons? so H&R sports thats it? looks nice.
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They are luxe (LX1) wheels, HR sports and Koni adjustables.
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I have stock 17" from the AMG package now. I wish to put 19" and lower the car. Seems like the only way to bypass the front looking higher before or after lowering is to ge coilover? I been told rides on coilover are very stiff. Any advice?
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do you know the exact part number for the h&r springs you are running? thanks
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29259-2 H&R part #.
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how much did you guys pay for your h&r springs and how much and whom did you go to get it install. i got 19' on mine and would like to drop it, but money is a lil tight rite now so i was wondering if i could afford it or not. lol. i would love to know the estimation.
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The springs were about $269 I think, had my mechanic do the job it was $400 I think. I also had him install Koni adjustables as well. I think the Koni's where about $180 each.
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Originally Posted by localbrew
The springs were about $269 I think, had my mechanic do the job it was $400 I think. I also had him install Koni adjustables as well. I think the Koni's where about $180 each.
Where did u get your Koni Shock ??? I bought the Eibach springs yesterday and im thinking to get some shocks for it .

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Can't remember where I got them, it was online somewhere. Get some upgraded struts though, either Koni or Bilstein, do one or the other though.
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Originally Posted by localbrew
I think the Koni's where about $180 each.
thats a lot better price then the Bilstein's - 259 a piece for the struts, another 125 a piece for the shocks... ouch.

how do u like the koni's?? adjustable? lemme know bro, i gotta do suspension rite away, would love to hear ur opinion on those koni's
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Originally Posted by JrZkidd
thats a lot better price then the Bilstein's - 259 a piece for the struts, another 125 a piece for the shocks... ouch.

how do u like the koni's?? adjustable? lemme know bro, i gotta do suspension rite away, would love to hear ur opinion on those koni's
same here bro. lolz.
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looks great bro....are those pics with the Konis installed...or just the H&R springs alone?


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