Finally, HRE's

Dec 20, 2011 | 03:24 PM

Raygt3

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2012 E550 Cab

Finally, HRE's

Got ambitous enough to install my new HRE's. Think they seem to fit the look of the car well. Agressive but not too in your face.

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Dec 20, 2011 | 03:55 PM

bigigg

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Looks good, i would put some lite tints on the windows and paint the grille inserts gloss black to finishe the look

Dec 20, 2011 | 04:07 PM

Dueclaws

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They look awesome Ray!
Congrats.
What size wheels, tires, and offsets did you use?

Dec 20, 2011 | 05:07 PM

gavrocool

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GOOD LOOKING,but you really need to lower your car.

Dec 20, 2011 | 05:47 PM

Coonsa

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wheels really do look great! but...

I do agree with gravo, the car needs to be lowered.

Dec 20, 2011 | 06:02 PM

Dr-Nab

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Very nice Ray, hit up efan for a trunk spoiler and a carbon grill

Dec 20, 2011 | 06:19 PM

Raygt3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gavrocool

GOOD LOOKING,but you really need to lower your car.

Car has only 10 miles on it. Wondering if the suspension might settle a bit after I get a chance to drive it some. Springtime seems a long ways off.

Any negatives to changing the ride height via a spring change? Don't want to comprimise the ride quality too much, lower profile tires along with shorter spring rates.

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Dec 21, 2011 | 06:09 AM

Dr-Nab

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I can't comment on the quality of ride after lowering as I've not lowered mine, I might do but not 100% because of the road quality around here.

One thing I will say is that the ride quality will be affected by the tires, my 19s ride better than 18s.

Dec 23, 2011 | 09:43 PM

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john1c

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definitely needs a drop!

Dec 23, 2011 | 09:58 PM

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Raygt3

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Consensus seems to be I need to drop this a bit (spring change). Wondering what the least amount of lowering might be and still maintain an agressive look. No sense in doing it if it doesn't do the job but at the same time don't want to get into trouble by going too much. Concerned about clearances, handling, etc. 245, 275X19" Also a ballpark number as to parts/labor cost (US) would be helpful. This is where coilovers make life simpler.