New Black Wheels....
09-26-2004, 02:37 PM
#26
Originally Posted by HITMAN
Like the wheels and tires but the rest of the stuff is ugly, but thats just me
09-26-2004, 02:43 PM
#27
Originally Posted by ano0oj
Sorry man, I don't really like it...For some reason, I dont like black wheels at all
09-26-2004, 02:48 PM
#28
Originally Posted by ArMaNi S500
you need to have it lowered. i like it except for the taillight rings. i tried it on mine and thought it was over-doing it with chrome. everything else is looking niice.
09-30-2004, 10:39 PM
#30
Originally Posted by carlssonW208Rs
hey mike
one suggestion
Cut your suspension
and lower the car
there is something missing with the car
Dang!
Just get them Lowered till the max
hueheuhee
one suggestion
Cut your suspension
and lower the car
there is something missing with the car
Dang!
Just get them Lowered till the max
hueheuhee
10-01-2004, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by HITMAN
Like the wheels and tires but the rest of the stuff is ugly, but thats just me
Originally Posted by dmike67
"Ugly" ??? Thats a little harsh dont you think? Thats what I luv and hate about these forums. People dont sugar-coat anything and often times arent very tactful. But, as you said that is "just you" and your opinion...and one you are entitled to. Glad that you like my tires...LOL
10-01-2004, 08:20 PM
#32
Originally Posted by ChuckLane
He WAS sugar-coating it for you. As for me all i can say is that i like the tires
. Well, I have recd way more positive comments than negative ones, but the bottom line is I like the look. I guess when it is all said and done thats what really counts. Maybe I will grow up one day
10-01-2004, 11:39 PM
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Hey mike as for the rubbing concern in the rear, I wouldn't worry about it. You mentioned shaving a piece in the inner wheel well, my guess is the back right? I've heard of many S classes having that same problem. I didn't, fortunately, and I did lower my car on 20's with rb tech's kit and found no problems. Simply a better resulting looks and grip on the road. The rear suspension has an independent adjusting link which you could raise/lower the car by about an inch. The front would need to have the torsion bars replaced. Good luck. I'd say go for it. It'll be the icing on your cake.
10-02-2004, 10:26 AM
#34
Originally Posted by ArMaNi S500
Hey mike as for the rubbing concern in the rear, I wouldn't worry about it. You mentioned shaving a piece in the inner wheel well, my guess is the back right? I've heard of many S classes having that same problem. I didn't, fortunately, and I did lower my car on 20's with rb tech's kit and found no problems. Simply a better resulting looks and grip on the road. The rear suspension has an independent adjusting link which you could raise/lower the car by about an inch. The front would need to have the torsion bars replaced. Good luck. I'd say go for it. It'll be the icing on your cake.
10-07-2004, 02:29 PM
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Hey mike. Haven't been on the forum in a while. I can tell you the kit itself should cost no more than $250. I could suggest you to the person that sold it to me unless you were able to find a less expensive price. As for the installation, a friend of mine has a body shop so he did it for me. What I did notice though was that it seemed to be very easy. If you were to take it to a normal body shop I don't see it taking more than 45 mins, tops. Basically you just remove the old torsion bar and replace it with the new one. One piece of advice I can offer is that there IS a left/ride and you should make sure they don't slap the wrong one on there and just force the bolt tight. But that's about it. Loosen a couple bolts, remove it, add the new one, tighten the bolt. As for the rear, there's already an adjusting link that can adjust the rear's height. Use the guide (included with the purchase of the kit) to see where to slide the bar in order to get the drop you want. I followed it and the result was my rear being slightly higher than the front, but I like it since it looks more aggressive. You might have to play with it a couple times to match your preference. Hope that helps. Btw, it grips around turns real nice.
10-07-2004, 11:30 PM
#36
Originally Posted by ArMaNi S500
Hey mike. Haven't been on the forum in a while. I can tell you the kit itself should cost no more than $250. I could suggest you to the person that sold it to me unless you were able to find a less expensive price. As for the installation, a friend of mine has a body shop so he did it for me. What I did notice though was that it seemed to be very easy. If you were to take it to a normal body shop I don't see it taking more than 45 mins, tops. Basically you just remove the old torsion bar and replace it with the new one. One piece of advice I can offer is that there IS a left/ride and you should make sure they don't slap the wrong one on there and just force the bolt tight. But that's about it. Loosen a couple bolts, remove it, add the new one, tighten the bolt. As for the rear, there's already an adjusting link that can adjust the rear's height. Use the guide (included with the purchase of the kit) to see where to slide the bar in order to get the drop you want. I followed it and the result was my rear being slightly higher than the front, but I like it since it looks more aggressive. You might have to play with it a couple times to match your preference. Hope that helps. Btw, it grips around turns real nice.
