H&R Lowering Springs
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10 Cayenne GTS, 07 Porsche 911 Turbo
H&R Lowering Springs
I'm getting ready to mod my car (rear AMG calipers, pads and rotors, ECU upgade etc.) and would like to hear your experiences with H&R lowering springs. I recall a thead several weeks ago that mentioned H&R springs were the "way to go" but after searching the archives I can't find it. What can I expect from lowering the car, does handling improve, should I also replace the shocks, will lowering cause any rubbing problems with stock rims and wheels, and are there and down sides to this modification? Thanks!
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From: East Falls, Philadelphia / Swedesboro, South Jersey
CLK55 AMG
I'll be lowering my CLK shortly as well and will probably go with H&R. I used the H&R Cup Kit on my BMW and liked it, better handling and stiffer ride but not too harsh. I'd be curious to hear how people who use them on their Benz like them also.
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From: Las Vegas
2005 SL600 by SPEEDRIVEN
H&R is the best spring you can buy
H&R is the best spring you can buy (besides a coil-over setup), IMHO. Ride is excellent- much flatter around corners and not harsh at all (depending on the road conditions). The distance from the fender is within 1 to 2 inches depending on the bump pad you are using so be careful. The car will settle to the normal height in about 2 to 3 months. Watch parking curbs, extreme dips in the road and speed bumps after being lowered. Good luck.
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From: Jerzy
04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
Just made my appointment to get mine installed on Monday. Also being installed is H&R sway bars front/rear and Bilstein HD shocks and struts. Let you know how it turns out in a couple days..
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From: York, PA USA
2002 CLK55 AMG
I had H&R springs installed on my '02 several months ago. I had a local M-B repair shop do the install.
They didn't have much trouble with the install, but they did indicate that there was not enough camber adjustment. It is very close, but still slightly out of spec. The ride height and handling are great. Since it's not my daily driver, I'm not too concerned about a little extra tire wear.
They didn't have much trouble with the install, but they did indicate that there was not enough camber adjustment. It is very close, but still slightly out of spec. The ride height and handling are great. Since it's not my daily driver, I'm not too concerned about a little extra tire wear.
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From: LIC New York
W211 E55
I'm getting ready to mod my car (rear AMG calipers, pads and rotors, ECU upgade etc.) and would like to hear your experiences with H&R lowering springs. I recall a thead several weeks ago that mentioned H&R springs were the "way to go" but after searching the archives I can't find it. What can I expect from lowering the car, does handling improve, should I also replace the shocks, will lowering cause any rubbing problems with stock rims and wheels, and are there and down sides to this modification? Thanks!
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From: Jerzy
04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
*I have an extra set of w209 #2 rear spring pads if anybody is interested.*
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