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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 01:07 PM
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S212 Just Lowered

Hey everyone I just lowered my 14' S212 and am now looking at wheels, I frequent the city a lot so i'm thinking 19's are the way to go. Looking to go with what I believe are C43/63 wheels below. Since they are staggered and I'd rather not go that route because of 4matic and riding around on all-seasons i'm trying to pick up 2 sets in the 9.5 width. Curious to hear thoughts/opinions or suggestions. I installed H&R springs up front and links in the rear as I have the self leveling air.




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Old Jun 27, 2020 | 09:53 AM
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Love the color-matched Thule! If you want to lower your box too, these Yakima Whispbars are probably the lowest profile out there.


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Old Jun 27, 2020 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by need2speed
Love the color-matched Thule! If you want to lower your box too, these Yakima Whispbars are probably the lowest profile out there.

Thanks for the info, do those allow you to open the pano roof? Or at least tilt?
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Old Jun 27, 2020 | 12:38 PM
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I haven't tried just 'cause I don't open the pano ever, but it looks too close to risk.
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by need2speed
I haven't tried just 'cause I don't open the pano ever, but it looks too close to risk.
Hmmm, i'd be afraid of one of my kids pressing the roof button open. I do prefer that look though.
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 10:30 AM
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Unfortunately the box is off for the summer or I'd go out there and try it. Ping me in October and I'll check! Something to consider re wheels; I've had to repair 4 bent stock 18" rims over the past 2 years at $200/per due to horrendous potholes. Wouldn't even consider 19" in my area.
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Old Jan 2, 2021 | 11:47 PM
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Were the H&R Springs that you used for the front the sport lowering springs 1.4in?? Also which lowering links did you get for the rear?? Trying to do the same for my S212.
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Old Jan 31, 2021 | 11:01 AM
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Hey, just seeing this..

Originally Posted by MercTingzz
Were the H&R Springs that you used for the front the sport lowering springs 1.4in?? Also which lowering links did you get for the rear?? Trying to do the same for my S212.
Sorry for the late reply, to answer your question, yes, the drop was 1.4. These are the ones I used up front H&R 29076-8. The links I got were these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-18-MER....m46890.l49292
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Did you end up getting these?

Originally Posted by MercTingzz
Were the H&R Springs that you used for the front the sport lowering springs 1.4in?? Also which lowering links did you get for the rear?? Trying to do the same for my S212.
Did you end up getting these springs? I'm removing mine this weekend if you are interested along with the links. Wife hates the lowered drive
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I hope your destinations will not have funny road humps or rural creek crossing with kinda pronounced "hill" ............
My E400 come as a 950 option being standard, which I believe is a bit lower ground clearance than standard non 950 option.

The under carriage scrubbing is an issue for me and not the front spoiler... Well, 3rd world country problem I guess.
Actually my current rear tire is now( during the tearing ) is giving 9mm taller ground clearance at the back, compared to original configuration. Was 265/35 and now 255/40. 18" rim/wheel.


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No I haven't, how much are you willing to sell them for?
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Originally Posted by cespinal26
Sorry for the late reply, to answer your question, yes, the drop was 1.4. These are the ones I used up front H&R 29076-8. The links I got were these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-18-MER....m46890.l49292
i also irdered the 29076-8. It says it on the bix but on the spring it says 29076-2. Wondering if yours says the same.
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