question about lowering car
07-04-2012, 07:27 PM
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question about lowering car
i'm looking to lower my 03 clk55 about an inch to an inch and a half.
would i have to replace the the shocks or can i just replace the springs?
would i have to replace the the shocks or can i just replace the springs?
07-04-2012, 08:27 PM
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the rear would be lowered 1.1 inches and the front 1.3 inches. would lowering the front 1.3 inches affect the wheels when turning the wheels?
07-05-2012, 02:11 AM
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+1 on what toga has already said.
If you already have good shocks like some Bilsteins, you're probably fine paired with a less agressive set like Eibach. If you're still on oem shocks or a more gerenal oem replacement, then you should replace them after lowering your car - at some point. you don't have to, but you will enjoy your car and your suspension much more.
If you already have good shocks like some Bilsteins, you're probably fine paired with a less agressive set like Eibach. If you're still on oem shocks or a more gerenal oem replacement, then you should replace them after lowering your car - at some point. you don't have to, but you will enjoy your car and your suspension much more.
07-05-2012, 07:55 AM
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05 ML-500 , 03 CLK5.5 AMG has left the Garage
Lowering your car questions
Here you go ,
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ml#post5096736
You will need a set of rear cambers bars from P-1 Performance , whom is a vender here. Contact Melvin
Cheers _PTEngineering
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ml#post5096736
You will need a set of rear cambers bars from P-1 Performance , whom is a vender here. Contact Melvin
Cheers _PTEngineering
07-05-2012, 12:46 PM
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i checked out the link. thanks a lot. those springs are nice but they give a 2 inch drop im just looking for an inch to an inch and a half. my development has speed bumps 
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hey lowpost what kind of wheel are those they are beautiful?
how are h&r springs? http://www.hrsprings.com/products/springs/
. hey lowpost what kind of wheel are those they are beautiful?
how are h&r springs? http://www.hrsprings.com/products/springs/
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07-06-2012, 09:15 AM
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i checked out the link. thanks a lot. those springs are nice but they give a 2 inch drop im just looking for an inch to an inch and a half. my development has speed bumps .
hey lowpost what kind of wheel are those they are beautiful?
how are h&r springs? http://www.hrsprings.com/products/springs/
. hey lowpost what kind of wheel are those they are beautiful?
how are h&r springs? http://www.hrsprings.com/products/springs/
07-06-2012, 12:16 PM
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07-06-2012, 02:33 PM
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The extra work to change out the shocks while doing the springs is minimal, I would do them at the same time IMO. I'm on H&R and Koni yellows, very happy with the look, ride and adjustability for track days.
07-06-2012, 07:11 PM
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now if i lower the car an inch to an inch and a half. would that affect the front wheel hitting the wheel wells. it would still have the stock wheels
07-06-2012, 07:43 PM
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07-07-2012, 03:10 AM
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'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
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