Lower Sportier stance?
08-04-2005, 02:19 AM
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Lower Sportier stance?
I am trying to decide between the M and E class wagon. What can be done to the M class to make it look lower and sportier?
I do not really need the AWD but want the room the M and E wagon have. I really don't like the looks of the E wagon. Hence my hedging towards the M. But I want it lower and sportier.
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I do not really need the AWD but want the room the M and E wagon have. I really don't like the looks of the E wagon. Hence my hedging towards the M. But I want it lower and sportier.
Any Help?
08-04-2005, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Cairorex
I am trying to decide between the M and E class wagon. What can be done to the M class to make it look lower and sportier?
I do not really need the AWD but want the room the M and E wagon have. I really don't like the looks of the E wagon. Hence my hedging towards the M. But I want it lower and sportier.
Any Help?
I do not really need the AWD but want the room the M and E wagon have. I really don't like the looks of the E wagon. Hence my hedging towards the M. But I want it lower and sportier.
Any Help?
08-04-2005, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Cairorex
I am trying to decide between the M and E class wagon. What can be done to the M class to make it look lower and sportier?
I do not really need the AWD but want the room the M and E wagon have. I really don't like the looks of the E wagon. Hence my hedging towards the M. But I want it lower and sportier.
Any Help?
I do not really need the AWD but want the room the M and E wagon have. I really don't like the looks of the E wagon. Hence my hedging towards the M. But I want it lower and sportier.
Any Help?
As for me, I have been pondering on this the last week or so. Then it came to me. Yes the car will look and handle like a sportscar when lowered. But do I want to give up the ride comfort of a Mercedes? No. Am I willing to pay out of my own pocket if my suspension goes bad after lowering? No. Although I want to make it look sportier, I use it as a family car not a race car. So I think I will just put on 20" wheels and thats it.
My advice, think about it hard before you spend the money. Ask a lot of questions.
08-04-2005, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
Yes, the M class can be lowered. You don't have the choice regarding the AWD because all M classes come with it. Since you want it to look sportier, you may want to ask yourself if you are willing to give up the ride comfort. Eventhough Brabus claim it will not be too bumpy, I have friends that went through the experience of lowering their SUVs and said there is noticeable difference. Yes the handling and look is better, but are you willing to forgo your warranty? If none of this matters to you, go for it.
As for me, I have been pondering on this the last week or so. Then it came to me. Yes the car will look and handle like a sportscar when lowered. But do I want to give up the ride comfort of a Mercedes? No. Am I willing to pay out of my own pocket if my suspension goes bad after lowering? No. Although I want to make it look sportier, I use it as a family car not a race car. So I think I will just put on 20" wheels and thats it.
My advice, think about it hard before you spend the money. Ask a lot of questions.
As for me, I have been pondering on this the last week or so. Then it came to me. Yes the car will look and handle like a sportscar when lowered. But do I want to give up the ride comfort of a Mercedes? No. Am I willing to pay out of my own pocket if my suspension goes bad after lowering? No. Although I want to make it look sportier, I use it as a family car not a race car. So I think I will just put on 20" wheels and thats it.
My advice, think about it hard before you spend the money. Ask a lot of questions.
08-04-2005, 06:47 PM
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Messing with Suspension
One would have to be a fool or crazy rich to mess with the suspension on one of these if in fact it would void the warrenty!
So that leaves me with getting best looks with bigger wheels .......
oTHER IDEAS?
Warrenty is a must on any of these new MB's... Thier track record has been disappointing!
So that leaves me with getting best looks with bigger wheels .......
oTHER IDEAS?
Warrenty is a must on any of these new MB's... Thier track record has been disappointing!
