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suspension problem/question (spring pads didnt lower!!)

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Old 01-19-2007 | 01:02 AM
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suspension problem/question (spring pads didnt lower!!)

my car is already damn low, i know this.
i installed #3 bump pads in the front and #1 in the rear. i got my car back today expecting to be tucking tire or be pretty damn close.
but it looks higher for some reason, esp in the front.
question. since im guessing the springs were decompressed, do they need to settle again? can i expect more of a drop as i drive it more?
im pretty fkn disappointed in the results

also, how do you install the damn shifters?!
do you have to take apart the entire console!?
anyone got a write up for a nga!?
Old 01-19-2007 | 01:26 AM
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ditch the spring pads.
Old 01-19-2007 | 04:50 AM
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Ryan,

Let the spring pads settle in for a little bit. About a day or two and drive it around until it settles. Either that or ditch the rear spring pad and put 2's in the front.

DIY Guide on removing and replacing the shift knob here.

http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W124ShiftKnob

and what happened to your myspace f*$ker? Wish I could make it at the end of this month.
Old 01-19-2007 | 07:53 AM
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Ryan,

Let the spring pads settle in for a little bit. About a day or two and drive it around until it settles. Either that or ditch the rear spring pad and put 2's in the front.

DIY Guide on removing and replacing the shift knob here.

http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W124ShiftKnob

and what happened to your myspace f*$ker? Wish I could make it at the end of this month.
im gonna give it a few days to settle. kinda pisses me off bc i had a show this weekend but ill let it slide for now. if all else fails, ill get 1 or 2 pads in the front and ditch the rears. thx for the write up too.

myspace is gone. caused some fighting so i had to delete it.
fkr come out still!
Old 01-19-2007 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisDPham
Wish I could make it at the end of this month.
To Houston?
Old 01-19-2007 | 11:35 AM
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yeppp but he sold out. gayz.

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