lowering the car
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I did it a few years ago. it was around 200 for the cutout and the electric flange. then i spent around 130 for the digital switch for the cutout. and as far as putting it in the car. my buddies and I did that, I have a friend with a lift, and I know how to weld.
so about $375 in the end.
http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/QTEC/index.php
so about $375 in the end.
http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/QTEC/index.php
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If you really want to change your own suspension... Here's a DIY video from myMBonline.com for the W203 which has the same chassis.
http://mymbonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2753
http://mymbonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2753
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Just wondering, are you guys only changing the springs to lower the car? What about other components? like shocks? Wouldn't it be bad for the car if we just change the springs to lower the car?
Edit: I take my question back. haha.
Edit: I take my question back. haha.
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afterwhich lowering shocks should be swapped in. if less than, that is (again,
generally) the acceptable travel which can be handled with stock shocks.
separately, however, there may still be camber issues after any lowering so
one should be mindful of uneven tire wear (visual indicator) or just have a
quality, 4 post alignment performed, ie none of that Firestone et al stuff.
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Originally Posted by Klinh;
Hmmmmmmmm.........why is your sitting so high? Mine with Eibach springs and Bilstein strut and about 1 finger gap.
The springs still have to settle. When I first installed the H&R springs I had a 2 finger gap and after a month or two it went down to 1.
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I have H&R springs with Koni shocks. It should be about 1.3"~1.6" lower than stock. I guess it'll take some time to sit in the springs.
The wheels are 19"x8.5" & 19"x9.5" 35mm offset with HANGKOOK V12 tires 235/35/19 & 265/30/19. I have 3mm spacer in the rear. No rubbing or anything. The ride is great with these tires so as the grib. I got the good bargain w/ the tires. Paid $630 for the tires plus labor at the local Discount Tire.
The wheels are 19"x8.5" & 19"x9.5" 35mm offset with HANGKOOK V12 tires 235/35/19 & 265/30/19. I have 3mm spacer in the rear. No rubbing or anything. The ride is great with these tires so as the grib. I got the good bargain w/ the tires. Paid $630 for the tires plus labor at the local Discount Tire.
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I am installing the same wheels and tires soon. I think the H&R springs lower 1.4" in the rear. If you get a chance I would like to see some pics of the rear. Do you know what # pads your on?
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I have H&R springs with Koni shocks. It should be about 1.3"~1.6" lower than stock. I guess it'll take some time to sit in the springs.
The wheels are 19"x8.5" & 19"x9.5" 35mm offset with HANGKOOK V12 tires 235/35/19 & 265/30/19. I have 3mm spacer in the rear. No rubbing or anything. The ride is great with these tires so as the grib. I got the good bargain w/ the tires. Paid $630 for the tires plus labor at the local Discount Tire.
The wheels are 19"x8.5" & 19"x9.5" 35mm offset with HANGKOOK V12 tires 235/35/19 & 265/30/19. I have 3mm spacer in the rear. No rubbing or anything. The ride is great with these tires so as the grib. I got the good bargain w/ the tires. Paid $630 for the tires plus labor at the local Discount Tire.
3mm in the rear? You meant 3mm in the front, right? With you wheels sizes, offset and tires, I don't see you should have any problems in the rear excepted for the front brake caliper rubbing your wheels.
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Only reason I am putting the wheel spacer in the rear is because to give the car more flush look in the rear. I just put the "5mm" wheel spacer on today, drove it and no rubbing at all. I might try to go 10mm spacer next.
I need to raise the rear a little bit higher, still using the OEM 2dot spring seats. Thinking about raise it maybe .5"...., it seeems little bit to low right now.
I am not sure why the front sits so high, but my original front wheel gap was about "4 fingers", now is down to 1.5 finger. It's okay I guess, needs time to settle in. We'll see what happen!
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I was trying to put my new rims on the past weekend. The rim sizes are exactly like yours and the offsets are the same as well. My car is lowered with H&Rs. The tires are exactly like yours as well. when i put on the rears when the car is jacked up, the wheels are pretty wobbly with the lugs on pretty tight. Did you notice that problem when you installed yours? Did you use different lugs for the new wheels? I'm using my oem lugs still.
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I was trying to put my new rims on the past weekend. The rim sizes are exactly like yours and the offsets are the same as well. My car is lowered with H&Rs. The tires are exactly like yours as well. when i put on the rears when the car is jacked up, the wheels are pretty wobbly with the lugs on pretty tight. Did you notice that problem when you installed yours? Did you use different lugs for the new wheels? I'm using my oem lugs still.
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What spring seating are you guys using on the H&R drop for the rear ? My OEM is 2 dots (9mm), I bought the 3 dots (13mm) & 4 dots (17mm) from the dealership. Any suggestion which one I should try it out first ? I really don't wanna put the wrong one and then take everything out again...lol 
Whoever has H&R springs set up please help here ! Also for someone who has Koni Yellow adjustable shocks, what setting are you guys running ?
Whoever has H&R springs set up please help here ! Also for someone who has Koni Yellow adjustable shocks, what setting are you guys running ?
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What spring seating are you guys using on the H&R drop for the rear ? My OEM is 2 dots (9mm), I bought the 3 dots (13mm) & 4 dots (17mm) from the dealership. Any suggestion which one I should try it out first ? I really don't wanna put the wrong one and then take everything out again...lol
Whoever has H&R springs set up please help here ! Also for someone who has Koni Yellow adjustable shocks, what setting are you guys running ?
Whoever has H&R springs set up please help here ! Also for someone who has Koni Yellow adjustable shocks, what setting are you guys running ?
Since your car is already lowered, you asked 2 questions that ONLY you know what you want. Do the math and figure out how much more lower/rise do you want.
As for adjustable struts/shocks, start out in the middle and goes from there to your driving style. It just that simple, not sure why you even ask.
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Originally Posted by ts350z;
What spring seating are you guys using on the H&R drop for the rear ? My OEM is 2 dots (9mm), I bought the 3 dots (13mm) & 4 dots (17mm) from the dealership. Any suggestion which one I should try it out first ? I really don't wanna put the wrong one and then take everything out again...lol
Whoever has H&R springs set up please help here ! Also for someone who has Koni Yellow adjustable shocks, what setting are you guys running ?
Whoever has H&R springs set up please help here ! Also for someone who has Koni Yellow adjustable shocks, what setting are you guys running ?
I left them on #2 when I had H&R. If you wanna go a little higher go with #3. the #4 might be to high
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I was trying to put my new rims on the past weekend. The rim sizes are exactly like yours and the offsets are the same as well. My car is lowered with H&Rs. The tires are exactly like yours as well. when i put on the rears when the car is jacked up, the wheels are pretty wobbly with the lugs on pretty tight. Did you notice that problem when you installed yours? Did you use different lugs for the new wheels? I'm using my oem lugs still.
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