Had 12mm Eibach spacers, but changed to 15mm H&R Hub centric spacers after i reported some vibration and they found the H&R sat better on the hub. Any more, and the back end is sticking out too much IMHO and the shop that did it, said that you'll start suffering stone chip issues. Down side to that is that the front could still do with coming out a little bit more, but didn't want to have different sized spaces front and rear. I have the 63 front fender flares on my 43, which exaggerates the issue somewhat. Lowering Dongle currently set to -10mm front, -27mm rear. I used to have it more aggressive, but the rear tyre rubbed on the plaster fender, so have to be careful with that. And anyway, the ride was too harsh really for everyday use and the cockpit trim was starting to make noises. Maybe a placebo effect, but I feel she is night and day better to drive, with much less body roll and feeling of being planted better, she really can be throw into a corner. I have no issues with uneven tyre wear, and she hasn't been aligned. Don't forget the 60mm bolts.
Looks great. Thanks for the reply, pix and heads up on those H&R's. The set up you have is pretty much what I am going for ( OEM+). I personally like the 43 rims better than the 63. Cheers man.
Where do you guys get bolts? I got 20 mm H&R DRA spacers for the front and need bolts for this. If I bolt the spacer to the hub the stock booths are too long. If I just try to run the stock bolts through the spacer they obviously are too short. Would like bolts that match the stock Mercedes bolts, but 20mm longer.
Where do you guys get bolts? I got 20 mm H&R DRA spacers for the front and need bolts for this. If I bolt the spacer to the hub the stock booths are too long. If I just try to run the stock bolts through the spacer they obviously are too short. Would like bolts that match the stock Mercedes bolts, but 20mm longer.
H&R bolts is what I used. They didn't have black to match the original so I changed all 20 to the aluminum finish.
I am thinking the magic number for the 43 with 21" wheels is 15mm(F) front 25mm(R) rear.
From research I believe Gravity1 I is running 10/15 and TOOGECKO is running 15/20 with the 20" wheels.
The front on Gecko's 43 looks perfect but I think the rear could go to 25MM.
Has anyone done this set up on their 43 with the 21's as the closest I have found is JesseRohr who did 20/25 on his 63 with 21's.
I am thinking the magic number for the 43 with 21" wheels is 15mm(F) front 25mm(R) rear.
From research I believe Gravity1 I is running 10/15 and TOOGECKO is running 15/20 with the 20" wheels.
The front on Gecko's 43 looks perfect but I think the rear could go to 25MM.
Has anyone done this set up on their 43 with the 21's as the closest I have found is JesseRohr who did 20/25 on his 63 with 21's.
Contemplating 12MM all around / 15/20MM or 15/25MM . Can anyone suggest a vendor they have worked with and trust. Trying to get these ordered and done with my tune.
nice thread, now I'm really confused lol. Looking for just a small bump out on a GLC63 with 21's. Hate having vibration issues associated with wheel spacers, usually end up just purchasing wheels and tires to make it correct fitment avoiding spacers all together.
Contemplating 12MM all around / 15/20MM or 15/25MM . Can anyone suggest a vendor they have worked with and trust. Trying to get these ordered and done with my tune.
I pull the trigger and went for 15mm all around from ECS and 60mm bolts from 42 Draft designs . That was the only place I found them in black .
Let me know if you need parts #
I pull the trigger and went for 15mm all around from ECS and 60mm bolts from 42 Draft designs . That was the only place I found them in black .
Let me know if you need parts #
Thanks Ianiopat. Quick update: Got the first thing done off the list of to do's (EUROCHARGED TUNE (480/528). Best money spent yet. Initial impressions: Throttle response is immediate and car now pushes me back in the seat. It is clearly noticeable on the butt-dyno for sure. He didn't have dyno-time otherwise I would have done before and after (but that is for another day). The car is still learning and with cooler temps she should run even better. Caught myself a couple of times just passing cars on the highway because it was effortless then was shocked(not really) to see I was going well above the posted speed limit. I will hold off saying the car has been transformed but the S**T-eatin grin on my face was validation enough on the ride home. The 43 has officially woken up !
Thanks Ianiopat. Quick update: Got the first thing done off the list of to do's (EUROCHARGED TUNE (460/528). Best money spent yet. Initial impressions: Throttle response is immediate and car now pushes me back in the seat. It is clearly noticeable on the butt-dyno for sure. He didn't have dyno-time otherwise I would have done before and after (but that is for another day). The car is still learning and with cooler temps she should run even better. Caught myself a couple of times just passing cars on the highway because it was effortless (then was shocked(not really) to see I was going well above the posted speed limit). I will hold off saying the car has been transformed but the ****-eatin grin on my face was validation enough on the ride home. The 43 has officially woken up !
Good to ear
I have to take pictures of my car with the spacers , will do it tomorrow
With the tune , any change on the exhaust sound ?
What about gas mileage ?
Exhaust is def louder. More pop's n bangs for sure. Gas mileage no idea. Just got it done on Saturday and I WFH so I don't drive to from work everyday.
I just turned 12k and the car is 2 years old.
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. Certainly possible/likely to have more rock chips from the wheels being pushed out but that's to be expected.
