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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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Lowering problem

hi guys,

I lowered my E320 yesterday with HR spring and new Bilstein shocks absorbers.
The thing is that my car did not move a inch (front)it`s like before and, I know I have to let it sit for a week minimum but don`t you think guys that it should drop at least little bit?

I did everything right following the treats I read before, but I am very disappointed and it`s very far of what you guys have with the same method.

There is something to do with front struts or pad or something?

Thank you for your help
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Lowering 1.5" all around should definitely be noticeable even before it settles. Did you check to see the H&R's were installed in the front?
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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thank you for your answer, yes the springs have been installed in the front I was there and saw the mechanics do it.

I really don`t know what to say, is there a possibility that it has been installed wrong?

There is the shocks absorber that i bought:

F4-BE3-A592-H1

They are comfort, there is a a difference in high between conform and touring? i measured then and my old are from the bottom of the spring 14 inches and the new one are 15.5 inches.

thank you for your time
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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I could be wrong but I don't think the shock/struts have anything to do with the height. That falls on the spring. I have Bilstein HD's and they didn't make a difference in height until I installed the H&R springs
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dynomite05
Lowering 1.5" all around should definitely be noticeable even before it settles. Did you check to see the H&R's were installed in the front?
+1. it should already be lowered without any type of settling.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dynomite05
I could be wrong but I don't think the shock/struts have anything to do with the height. That falls on the spring. I have Bilstein HD's and they didn't make a difference in height until I installed the H&R springs
High pressure vs. low pressure shocks will make a (sometimes drastic) difference in ride height. Found this out after swapping Koni FSD low pressure shocks onto a C6 Corvette which proceeded to slam it to the ground.
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