lowered my car!
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2004 CLK 500
lowered my car!
Here's some before and after pics of my 2004 clk500. Lowered on H&R sport springs for the cabriolet. I put Koni yellow adjustable struts on the front. With all new mounting, so it was just a swap. And since Koni was back ordered for the rears till at least Oct. I got a pair of bilstein sports for the rear. Just finished yesterday, so I don't have much seat time, but I really like my first feel. Will post more when I'm done dialing it in. I am going to go with some 18 inch roderick wheels. I have more pictures in the picture thread. I though they would come here, but they didn't. Also my tail lights are tinted with 2 coats of night shades with a 2000 wet sand and polish.
Last edited by Gary C; May 31, 2013 at 07:56 AM. Reason: added text
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2015 E400 CAB, 2010 Jeep Compass, 2009 E350 Sedan
Very nice wtg go !! You will be even more happier when you get the rear Koni's also here is a link for you this is what I did to make it much more easier to adjust the rears when you get them. https://mbworld.org/forums/5639032-post4.html
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2004 CLK 500
Just got back from having it aligned. This car is like a new car with this suspension. Rides firm but not harsh or bouncy at all. I do not notice any bad handling with the mixed shocks. As of now I will keep it like this. But i might go with the koni rears later if I feel it needs it. If any of you are even thinking of doing this, but are afraid you will ruin the ride, do it! You will not regret it. I still have my stock amg 17 wheels on it. Had to buy 2 new front tires. The stock michelins had a split on the inside. I would not have noticed it if I didnt have the wheels off to put the struts in. So to keep momma off my back I'll wait a little to get my new wheels.
She gets a new floor in the dinning room first. I did this install by myself, with some help from my son. Anybody needs any questions answered fire away!
She gets a new floor in the dinning room first. I did this install by myself, with some help from my son. Anybody needs any questions answered fire away!
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2015 E400 CAB, 2010 Jeep Compass, 2009 E350 Sedan
Your drop is very close to mine from what I can see in the pictures. It will drop a little further over time mine did. You might get even a lower look than mine I have Eibach's and Koni's all around and a #4 pad on the rear. I added H@R sways after about 7 months and what a new meaning of taking corners nice and tight with the whole setup. Good luck and Enjoy it.
