Just dropped it, too low??? - Page 2

Oct 8, 2008 | 10:48 AM

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wazv6

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nice car man, by the way what size wheels and offset are you running?

Oct 8, 2008 | 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wazv6

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.

Oct 8, 2008 | 01:41 PM

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IMO drop looks good

Oct 8, 2008 | 01:43 PM

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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?

Oct 8, 2008 | 02:33 PM

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the front is higher

the car looks fine

Oct 8, 2008 | 04:51 PM

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if it doesn't rub, its not low enough.

Oct 11, 2008 | 04:07 PM

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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.

Oct 13, 2008 | 04:57 AM

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looks stunning, perfect job

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Oct 13, 2008 | 01:17 PM

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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.

Oct 13, 2008 | 01:24 PM

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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.

Oct 13, 2008 | 10:39 PM

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Tastefully done with the clean 19" rims. All that's missing is a rear spoiler and some AMG exhaust!

Oct 23, 2008 | 12:34 PM

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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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Oct 23, 2008 | 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tnb1786

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.

Oct 23, 2008 | 07:10 PM

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Yo Momma

are those carlssons? so H&R sports thats it? looks nice.

Oct 23, 2008 | 07:58 PM

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They are luxe (LX1) wheels, HR sports and Koni adjustables.

Oct 29, 2008 | 02:09 AM

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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?

Mar 16, 2009 | 11:08 PM

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do you know the exact part number for the h&r springs you are running? thanks

Mar 18, 2009 | 11:33 AM

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29259-2 H&R part #.

Mar 18, 2009 | 11:45 AM

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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.

Mar 18, 2009 | 11:57 AM

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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.

Mar 18, 2009 | 12:06 PM

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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 .

Thanks,

Andy

Mar 18, 2009 | 12:40 PM

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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.

Mar 18, 2009 | 02:27 PM

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Quote:

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