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Old 10-27-2008 | 01:48 PM
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lowering the clk55 cabriolet

who offers the best ride quality.The car now sits 3 fingers high( all stock) in front and 2 1/2 back.I would like to have it sit 1 finger on front and 1.5 maybe 2 fingers in back.I am gonna order 19 ' hre wheels in the next few weeks so any help would be appreciated.thanks
Old 10-27-2008 | 02:44 PM
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i usually use H&R's on my customers cars... Including my own... Great all around spring....
Old 10-27-2008 | 06:30 PM
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how low do you recommend or is there one setup.
Old 10-27-2008 | 07:24 PM
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the H&R Sport setup is 1.0 Front and 0.9 in the rear......
Old 11-02-2008 | 11:04 PM
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H&R or Eibach springs, very similar in ride quality, fit, finish and price. between those 2 brands, its like flippin a coin to decide.
Old 11-03-2008 | 08:03 PM
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i ordered h&r springs for now but i want to see how its gonna sit, i think in the near future i will have to order a set of adjustable coil overs . thanks for the help guys....
Old 11-04-2008 | 12:57 PM
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i ordered h&r springs for now but i want to see how its gonna sit, i think in the near future i will have to order a set of adjustable coil overs . thanks for the help guys....

the only FULLY adjustable coilover system for your car would be the KW V2.

if you only replace the springs in your car, it will over load your stock shocks....so I highly recommend you change your shocks as well. Billstein or Konis work well w/ H&R sport springs.

PM me if you have any further questions. I've owned 2 W208's and I'm pretty knowledgeable w/ what works well.
Old 11-05-2008 | 04:45 PM
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I use KW V1's and i could not be more happy. KW factory dampening is dead one. it will take some trial and error to get the ride height perfect but other than that they are great. i am on 19's with less than a one finger gap.
Old 11-05-2008 | 07:28 PM
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I use KW V1's and i could not be more happy. KW factory dampening is dead one. it will take some trial and error to get the ride height perfect but other than that they are great. i am on 19's with less than a one finger gap.
can you post a pic to see how it looks, thanks
Old 11-06-2008 | 05:10 PM
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there is a thread on here already, "Baller Status Confirmed" where you can see my car.
Old 11-07-2008 | 11:17 AM
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thanks for posting about thread, i am almost positive on the kw coil over set up, i just want to see if there are any alternate choices.thanks again AMGOODNESS...
Old 11-07-2008 | 10:06 PM
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1st pic - H&R


2nd pic - Eibach (click on the link)


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Old 11-09-2008 | 09:42 PM
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1st pic - H&R


2nd pic - Eibach (click on the link)


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your car looks great
Old 11-09-2008 | 09:43 PM
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which springs made your car ride better
Old 11-10-2008 | 09:57 PM
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which springs made your car ride better

Eibach springs and Bilstein sport shock.
Old 11-13-2008 | 10:28 AM
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i ended up ordering a set of kw coil overs because of the adjust ability, thanks for all the info, for some reason i just had my heart set on them but somehow i was trying tho change my mind.thanks for all the help guys...
Old 11-28-2008 | 05:42 PM
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have you had these installed yet? opinions? also whered you order them from?
Old 11-28-2008 | 09:37 PM
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yes, i installed the kw coil overs, just need to get car aligned now
Old 11-28-2008 | 09:38 PM
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ordered them from auto addictions in whitehall, pa.
Old 11-28-2008 | 09:39 PM
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rides pretty good so far, haven't really had the car out only from shop to my house, car has been sitting for almost a week now
Old 01-06-2015 | 12:39 PM
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HELP!? I just got off the phone w/ H&R, the gal said neither the 430 Cab, nor the 55 coupe springs will fit the W208 CLK55 Cabriolet... I'm doubting this, but don't want to order something that won't fit. Can anyone please advise? and if they in fact do not make a spring for the 208 55 cab, than can anyone recommend a manufacturer who does (other than a complete coilover system). Thanks in advance.
Old 01-09-2015 | 05:03 PM
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Old 01-15-2015 | 02:27 PM
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^^ Lol, I know better after 19 years of modding cars..K-MAC front & rear camber/caster/toe kits already purchased... and in the next few days I should be able to confirm/deny that the H&R Sports for CLK430 Cab's fit the CLK55 Cab just fine.
Old 01-21-2015 | 04:31 PM
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Stock shims on my 02' CLK55 Cab were 4 (17mm) bumps in the front, and 3 (13mm) in the rear.. just in case anyone else wanted to know. Fitting the shocks/springs and camber kits today. Stay tuned.
Old 01-29-2015 | 02:05 PM
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BTW, the CLK430 CAB H&R Sport kit is a direct fit for the CLK55 Cabriolet.. just FYi... Here it is w/the Stocks wheels... Monoblizzy's coming up next time you see her.


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