I'm Thinking of Dropping My Car Using H&R Springs...
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I'm Thinking of Dropping My Car Using H&R Springs...
I bought the GLK for my 5 yo son for our long commutes to visit his grand mother. Another reason why I bought the car is simply because I regard it as one of the best looking SUVs that are currently in the market. Gas mileage isn't bad at all the fact that this small SUV is an "all-wheel drive sending 45 percent of the 3.5-liter V6's 268 horsepower to the front wheels and 55 percent to the rear, the GLK 4Matic runs routinely to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds (6.9 with 1 foot of rollout like on a drag strip)." http://www.insideline.com/mercedes-b...full-test.html
But now I'm considering dropping it using H&R springs at least 1.5 to 2 inches. I know one will say why do that on an SUV. But the fact of the matter is, I've never gone off roading ever and I mainly use this vehicle specifically for long drives with my son.
Kind feedback would be greatly appreciated.
But now I'm considering dropping it using H&R springs at least 1.5 to 2 inches. I know one will say why do that on an SUV. But the fact of the matter is, I've never gone off roading ever and I mainly use this vehicle specifically for long drives with my son.
Kind feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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A search on this forum (key "H&R Springs") would have given you 6 threads with regard to lowering the GLK. The one most relevant to your request is: https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class...ted-tails.html.
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I bought the GLK for my 5 yo son for our long commutes to visit his grand mother. Another reason why I bought the car is simply because I regard it as one of the best looking SUVs that are currently in the market. Gas mileage isn't bad at all the fact that this small SUV is an "all-wheel drive sending 45 percent of the 3.5-liter V6's 268 horsepower to the front wheels and 55 percent to the rear, the GLK 4Matic runs routinely to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds (6.9 with 1 foot of rollout like on a drag strip)." http://www.insideline.com/mercedes-b...full-test.html
But now I'm considering dropping it using H&R springs at least 1.5 to 2 inches. I know one will say why do that on an SUV. But the fact of the matter is, I've never gone off roading ever and I mainly use this vehicle specifically for long drives with my son.
Kind feedback would be greatly appreciated.
But now I'm considering dropping it using H&R springs at least 1.5 to 2 inches. I know one will say why do that on an SUV. But the fact of the matter is, I've never gone off roading ever and I mainly use this vehicle specifically for long drives with my son.
Kind feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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I've also considered lowering but I've already traded the car for a Honda Pilot. Things to consider since the car is new, the OEM shocks/struts will be ok to handle the lowered springs, it will just wear faster than OEM springs but if you think about it for the long run, you change suspension on lowered cars every 2, 3, or 4 years.
Stiffer springs on OEM shocks/struts will notice every bump than usual on 20 inch rims. Since they both aren't a matched spring compression rate, you may or may not bounce more in the cabin.
Car rollover is reduced, good thing. Otherwise, I would still lower the car until the kid or wife complain about it.
Stiffer springs on OEM shocks/struts will notice every bump than usual on 20 inch rims. Since they both aren't a matched spring compression rate, you may or may not bounce more in the cabin.
Car rollover is reduced, good thing. Otherwise, I would still lower the car until the kid or wife complain about it.
