Spring Pad size = ? at wheels
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Spring Pad size = ? at wheels
The spring pads come in 4mm increments. What does that work out to be at the wheels? I have a H&R cup kit with #1's in the front and # 4's in the rear on 225-40-18's. I need to drop the back about another 3/8" to level it out. Any suggestions?
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01 e320. I have the kit too, but i have not installed it yet. How do you like the ride, Is it really harsh, are you happy with it?
To andswer your question do a search. I actually posted a similar question. There is some feedback, but not too much since not many people have had this set up installed.
To andswer your question do a search. I actually posted a similar question. There is some feedback, but not too much since not many people have had this set up installed.
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The ride is noticeably "firmer" that stock, but it isn't bad. The new shocks make it acceptable. The gain in handling/appearance far out weigh the difference in ride. I will post a few PICS this weekend so that you can see what it will looks like. I have only had this car for about a week, and I put the suspension on the day after I bought it so I only have a few hundred miles on it. I traded in my 98 CLK for a little more room. I had the same type of suspension set-up on that one for almost two years, it seemed to ride a little softer but it didn't look as low as the E320. That probably has to do with the size of the car.
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Personally I'm disappointed in the ride. I was hoping it would be really stiff, instead it's pretty soft. The handling is improved, but it's not what I was hoping for.
I have the H&R Cup kit on a E430.
I have the H&R Cup kit on a E430.
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Pics of the Cup Kit & #1 Pads
Well here it is with the cup kit and #1 pads front and rear. The 225-40-18's are a little close up front in a turn but they should work. I am going to roll the front fenders this weekend to get a little more room.
Rear Pic
Side Shot (re-sized)
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Is the gap eaven all around. What camber kit did u use?
How is the alinghment?
The front wheels look to be leaning inn? Is that correctable?
Is the gap eaven all around. What camber kit did u use?
How is the alinghment?
The front wheels look to be leaning inn? Is that correctable?
Last edited by Krystian; Apr 8, 2003 at 01:52 AM.
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Yeah the gap is pretty even and I am pretty happy with the stance. I am picking up the camber kit this weekend and am going in for the alignment next week. They should be able to get it back to spec. I can't remember what kind of kit it is, I will post it on Saturday. I am surprised the steering wheel is still straight and the car doesn't pull at all. I am still going to get the camber adjusted to save the tire wear.
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Two things where did you get the camber kit and where did you get that machine to roll fenders. I have Carlsson 19" 245 front 275 rear and rubing with stock suspention i think i cant use H&r kup kit for my car meaby Eibach springs since they lower the car by only 1.2 in.
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The Camber kit I orderd through a local shop. The fender rolling machine I was going to rent from an Audi club on the eastcoast. I changed my mind because the wait was 6 months for an open slot and the cost was goint to be about $100.00 after the freight. THey cost about $500.00 to buy one so I didn't want to do that. I finally found a local body shop that does high performance european cars, they have the tool (and experience) and it will cost about $100.00 to $150.00 depending on if they have to "touch up" the paint. I don't have a problem with the top of the fenders, just the front edge. In a turn if I hit a medium sized bump it catches the tire.
The place that rents the fender roller is:
http://www.robsaudiworld.com/fender.htm
The place that rents the fender roller is:
http://www.robsaudiworld.com/fender.htm
