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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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quick suspension question
hey everyone...
i have right now the eibach pro kit on my w211 e320 and was wondering if i can get the car any lower without switchin to coils or lower springs.
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by laziemofo
hey everyone...
i have right now the eibach pro kit on my w211 e320 and was wondering if i can get the car any lower without switchin to coils or lower springs.
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just cut the springs bro, but you have to very carefull,example: if you try to get 1" more so just cut .75"
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by kevinle
just cut the springs bro, but you have to very carefull,example: if you try to get 1" more so just cut .75"
really dun want to mess with the architecture of the spring itself...

is it worth it to get a thinner spring pad or remove it all?
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Don't cut the springs, that can cause serious issues in terms of handling chracteristics and safety.

Your best option would be to switch to a bit more aggressive spring such as H&R.
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Originally Posted by Nick@JleviSW
Don't cut the springs, that can cause serious issues in terms of handling chracteristics and safety.

Your best option would be to switch to a bit more aggressive spring such as H&R.
nothing wrong if you know how to make it right, and sometime depent to what the springs styles, ... impossible for some springs.
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by laziemofo
really dun want to mess with the architecture of the spring itself...

is it worth it to get a thinner spring pad or remove it all?
Its not really smart for anyone even from the 1st time try to mess up with the stock setup isnt it??
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Originally Posted by kevinle
Its not really smart for anyone even from the 1st time try to mess up with the stock setup isnt it??
never smart to cut springs! i jsut opted for springs cus i didnt want coilovers. I had coiloevers both on my e46 and my other merc but just opted for springs and didtn want to spend too much.

just wanted a lil bit more drop and wondering if anyone knows it it is worth while to switch out the spring perch to the thinnest one? thanks
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