Lowering your car (?)
05-15-2006, 01:16 PM
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'02 E430 SE, '02 Avalanche Z66, '06 R-350
Lowering your car (?)
The cars look very nice, and I read about how they ride better.
Why are they not lower from factory?
Why are they not lower from factory?
05-16-2006, 10:46 AM
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BTW, anyone know if there is any degradation from adding larger wheels?
Did the E55 ('02) have 18" wheels, and would that be a "limit" in terms of MB specs?
Did the E55 ('02) have 18" wheels, and would that be a "limit" in terms of MB specs?
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Originally Posted by f-rod
BTW, anyone know if there is any degradation from adding larger wheels?
Did the E55 ('02) have 18" wheels, and would that be a "limit" in terms of MB specs?
Did the E55 ('02) have 18" wheels, and would that be a "limit" in terms of MB specs?
I Have The 18 Inch AMG E55 Rims on my W210 Wagon and the ride is Great..No Complaints from The Wife..Also its Lowered with Sport Bilstein front shocks..Rear is self Level system
05-18-2006, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by raymond g-
mark, did the use of the Bilstein Sport contribute solely to the front drop? ie
no spring change?
no spring change?
05-18-2006, 01:42 PM
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Mark, re: raymond g-'s question; how much lower did it go?
Would combining what SaMas said and the shocks be a good way to lower the car without sacrificing comfort/ride?
I already have low profile tires from factory (see pic), and am happy with the way they respond.
Would combining what SaMas said and the shocks be a good way to lower the car without sacrificing comfort/ride?
I already have low profile tires from factory (see pic), and am happy with the way they respond.
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Originally Posted by f-rod
Mark, re: raymond g-'s question; how much lower did it go?
Would combining what SaMas said and the shocks be a good way to lower the car without sacrificing comfort/ride?
I already have low profile tires from factory (see pic), and am happy with the way they respond.
Would combining what SaMas said and the shocks be a good way to lower the car without sacrificing comfort/ride?
I already have low profile tires from factory (see pic), and am happy with the way they respond.
My W210 Wagon is aprox 1 1/2 Lower than stock height
The Spring Pads would be a Option..Check to see what Bump/Notch that you have on your pads on the car before you think about doing it..as You May have One or Two Bump pads on the car..easy to tell with the car raised on a lift...
As I Installed One Bump/Notch pads(My car had Three Bump Notch) with my H/R springs and Sport Bilstein shocks...Remember Sport shocks WILL firm up the ride...
