lowering the car
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lowering the car
I have H&R lowering springs. Was trying to install myself, back then I used to install my own suspension on the 350Z and Supra..., but it seems like the front suspension needs a special tool to compress the springs ?? Anyone done it themself before ? Any suggestion or info would help.
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Dont need a special tool to compress, any good spring compressor will do. But to remove the top nut I believe you are referring to does require a tool. It costs about $23 to purchase from MB. Or take it to a spring shop to do it. I had my fronts replaced when I got them off the car for $75 and this was in Alaska. Gl.
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Dont need a special tool to compress, any good spring compressor will do. But to remove the top nut I believe you are referring to does require a tool. It costs about $23 to purchase from MB. Or take it to a spring shop to do it. I had my fronts replaced when I got them off the car for $75 and this was in Alaska. Gl.
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A spring compressor is a spring compressor, yea there are different types. . and a spring is a spring. the H&R for are cars are nothing special.
I got one from pepboys. did the job just fine. It looks like a HUGE screw like 14 inches long with "U" shaped shackles to lock on to the spring, then just put a ratchet on it and you can start compressing.
as far as a special tool to take the cap of the strut, From what I remember, it was a 1/4 inch hex tool, available at any hardware store. after the spring is compressed just put the hex bit in at the top of the strut and unscrew the top cover holding the spring.
My cousin and I have the exact same Cars. both 04, CLK 500 Coupes. We did both car front and rear in about 5 hours. 4 hours for the 1st car, and 1 for the sencond car. It's all about the learning curve.
As far as the setup goes. it pretty easy, if you have done spring before your already ahead of the game. with my setup I can pull .91g on a 300ft skidpad.
Last edited by CLK Masters; Mar 27, 2010 at 01:06 AM. Reason: more info
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Not really true.
A spring compressor is a spring compressor, yea there are different types. . and a spring is a spring. the H&R for are cars are nothing special.
I got one from pepboys. did the job just fine. It looks like a HUGE screw like 14 inches long with "U" shaped shackles to lock on to the spring, then just put a ratchet on it and you can start compressing.
as far as a special tool to take the cap of the strut, From what I remember, it was a 1/4 inch hex tool, available at any hardware store. after the spring is compressed just put the hex bit in at the top of the strut and unscrew the top cover holding the spring.
My cousin and I have the exact same Cars. both 04, CLK 500 Coupes. We did both car front and rear in about 5 hours. 4 hours for the 1st car, and 1 for the sencond car. It's all about the learning curve.
As far as the setup goes. it pretty easy, if you have done spring before your already ahead of the game. with my setup I can pull .91g on a 300ft skidpad.
A spring compressor is a spring compressor, yea there are different types. . and a spring is a spring. the H&R for are cars are nothing special.
I got one from pepboys. did the job just fine. It looks like a HUGE screw like 14 inches long with "U" shaped shackles to lock on to the spring, then just put a ratchet on it and you can start compressing.
as far as a special tool to take the cap of the strut, From what I remember, it was a 1/4 inch hex tool, available at any hardware store. after the spring is compressed just put the hex bit in at the top of the strut and unscrew the top cover holding the spring.
My cousin and I have the exact same Cars. both 04, CLK 500 Coupes. We did both car front and rear in about 5 hours. 4 hours for the 1st car, and 1 for the sencond car. It's all about the learning curve.
As far as the setup goes. it pretty easy, if you have done spring before your already ahead of the game. with my setup I can pull .91g on a 300ft skidpad.
Andy
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it's a Y pipe i put in the exhaust after the resonator, before the muffler.
it splits the exhaust. the open part of the Y has an electric motor with a butterfly valve monted on a flange.
so when i want i hit a switch and my car goes from stock, to muffler bypass . it's the best of both worlds for me, either loud or back to stock at the flick of a switch.
it splits the exhaust. the open part of the Y has an electric motor with a butterfly valve monted on a flange.
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just came across this...thought you want it,
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...asy-steps.html
Andy
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...asy-steps.html
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it's a Y pipe i put in the exhaust after the resonator, before the muffler.
it splits the exhaust. the open part of the Y has an electric motor with a butterfly valve monted on a flange.
so when i want i hit a switch and my car goes from stock, to muffler bypass . it's the best of both worlds for me, either loud or back to stock at the flick of a switch.
it splits the exhaust. the open part of the Y has an electric motor with a butterfly valve monted on a flange.
so when i want i hit a switch and my car goes from stock, to muffler bypass . it's the best of both worlds for me, either loud or back to stock at the flick of a switch.
Andy
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just came across this...thought you want it,
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...asy-steps.html
Andy
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...asy-steps.html
Andy
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Wow, you guys are awesome, thanks for all the great help and info !!!
This is the last car I modded..., back in 2002. It was 2001 Toyota MR-S. Went all out on the car, Top Secret turbo kit, fully built motor, HKS F-Con Vpro computer, Recaro Seats.... & more...,
I am looking to mod my first Mercedes..., hopefully my CLK will be a good project.
This is the last car I modded..., back in 2002. It was 2001 Toyota MR-S. Went all out on the car, Top Secret turbo kit, fully built motor, HKS F-Con Vpro computer, Recaro Seats.... & more...,
I am looking to mod my first Mercedes..., hopefully my CLK will be a good project.
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I think I had ADVAN Yoko tires at that time. I missed the great handling from that MR-S, it was dyno at 320+ hp with and car only weight 1900 lbs...
I am looking into get the Kleemann super charge for this CLK, too many stock cars out there are fast. Gotta make sure Merc can keep up with those Bimmer or Domestic out there ^_^
I am looking into get the Kleemann super charge for this CLK, too many stock cars out there are fast. Gotta make sure Merc can keep up with those Bimmer or Domestic out there ^_^
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I think I had ADVAN Yoko tires at that time. I missed the great handling from that MR-S, it was dyno at 320+ hp with and car only weight 1900 lbs...
I am looking into get the Kleemann super charge for this CLK, too many stock cars out there are fast. Gotta make sure Merc can keep up with those Bimmer or Domestic out there ^_^
I am looking into get the Kleemann super charge for this CLK, too many stock cars out there are fast. Gotta make sure Merc can keep up with those Bimmer or Domestic out there ^_^
Andy
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I already got the quote from the shop in Houston and it will be about $11k installed. Which is not bad at all. When I mod the MR-S, I spent over $30k alone on just aftermarket parts. For Mercedes $9000 on Kleemann super charger is pretty decent price.
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What did you do with the MR-S?
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Exterior: Top Secret body kit, TRD Hardtop, Carbon Fiber hood.
Interior: RECARO seats (Daily), BRIDE carbon fiber seats (track), TAKATA harness, Sparco Steering wheel, Custom dash screen, DVD, turbo gauges display, Alpine Type R custom sub, Customer mount screen.
Engine: new bore and sleeved block with forged piston & rods, balanced and blue print, ARP head bolts, new custom valves and springs (9000 rpm), ported and polished head, Top Secret turbo kit, HKS ball bearing turbo, Titanium Top Secret Exhaust, HKS BOV, Apex Power FC then HKS F-Con Vpro, new 800 cc injectors, Walbro Fuel pump, and more can't remember...
TEIN HA coilover, VOLK GT-U 2 piece wheels, new HKS carbon fiber clutch, TODA flywheel...., B&M short shifter..,
These what I can remember on top of my head, I know there are more mods..., just can't remember, been over 7 years ago.
I just started reserch what's out there for CLK and hopefully I can make something interesting and clean ride. I love the simple clean body line and look. So won't do anything wild, prob. focus more on the engine mod and I love the DTM look..., but might be too wild ...., will see. I will keep the update ^^
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BTW, these are the rides in the past 7 years after MR-S..., never mod them...., but it's time to play with toy again and make up my mind to do it.
2003 BMW M3, 2004 Nissan 350Z, 2005 Nissan 350Z convertible, 2004 Infinity G35, 2004 Mercedes SL500 (first Benz ever owned), 2008 Toyota Tundra (current), 2008 Mercedes E350 (lease returned), 2007 Lexus GS350 (Current), 2009 Lexus LS460 (Current)
I guess after I totalled lost my MR-S (2 weeks after I finished building the car), I was really chickened out to mod the car..., insurance didn't cover anything....
2003 BMW M3, 2004 Nissan 350Z, 2005 Nissan 350Z convertible, 2004 Infinity G35, 2004 Mercedes SL500 (first Benz ever owned), 2008 Toyota Tundra (current), 2008 Mercedes E350 (lease returned), 2007 Lexus GS350 (Current), 2009 Lexus LS460 (Current)
I guess after I totalled lost my MR-S (2 weeks after I finished building the car), I was really chickened out to mod the car..., insurance didn't cover anything....
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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
