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Old May 13, 2016 | 09:49 AM
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So the stretch isn't your cup of tea? It's not your car. Chill.
Did I have caps lock on or something?
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Old May 13, 2016 | 10:25 AM
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Anybody in the Southern California area care to take a stroll down to HRE? I can set up a meeting so that the engineers can measure your C450 and we can end all this madness for good.
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Old May 13, 2016 | 11:01 AM
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So the stretch isn't your cup of tea? It's not your car. Chill.
Yeah, but the "stretch" isn't strictly a subjective aesthetic consideration. It physically compromises the tire by contorting the sidewall into a position that is beyond its design limitations. Not a great idea.
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Old May 13, 2016 | 12:34 PM
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Anybody in the Southern California area care to take a stroll down to HRE? I can set up a meeting so that the engineers can measure your C450 and we can end all this madness for good.
In Vista? It's a bit of a drive, but maybe.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 09:13 PM
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Old May 16, 2016 | 09:27 PM
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Finally got her lowered

Looks awesome!
What sizes did you go with?
How is the ride with lowering springs? Never had any, always used coilovers...
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Old May 16, 2016 | 09:49 PM
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Looks awesome!
What sizes did you go with?
How is the ride with lowering springs? Never had any, always used coilovers...
Thanks !!!!!!
They're 20x9 front 20x10 in the rear.
H&R lowering springs.. They ride smoother than stock springs. Love it!
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Old May 17, 2016 | 03:24 AM
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20x9 up front 20x10.5 rear it will for 3mm spacer up front and the backs are goods I'll run 235/35/20 265/30/20 in the back.
Any pics on how they ride and look?
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Old May 17, 2016 | 10:14 AM
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Thanks !!!!!!
They're 20x9 front 20x10 in the rear.
H&R lowering springs.. They ride smoother than stock springs. Love it!
How is the spacing between the wheels and the front calipers?
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Old May 17, 2016 | 10:17 AM
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How is the spacing between the wheels and the front calipers?

More than enough
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Old May 17, 2016 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroGarage
Finally got her lowered

Zito wheels correct?
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Old May 17, 2016 | 10:18 AM
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More than enough
Amazing work my friend! The C450 have been one of the most difficult cars for wheel fitment and you have done a great job! Love the ride. What's next in plan?
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Finally got her lowered

Looks awesome!
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Old May 17, 2016 | 06:38 PM
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Väth C450!!!

Adjustable lowering springs 20 - 40mm, and 19" wheels 8,5" front and 9,5" rear.
I love it!





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Old May 18, 2016 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWMB71
Väth C450!!!

Adjustable lowering springs 20 - 40mm, and 19" wheels 8,5" front and 9,5" rear.
I love it!





You just made my knees buckle.

I wish we got this here in the States
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Old May 19, 2016 | 01:34 PM
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You just made my knees buckle.

I wish we got this here in the States
Thinking now seriously about having HRE make me custom wheels since its been confirmed that my replacement wheels will now take 10 weeks.
I do not plan on lowering the car at all.

Is it stupid to stay with 19" wheels and not do 20"?
I do plan on going wider. Maybe 8" front and 9.5 rear.
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Old May 19, 2016 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Sylvainsm
Thinking now seriously about having HRE make me custom wheels since its been confirmed that my replacement wheels will now take 10 weeks.
I do not plan on lowering the car at all.

Is it stupid to stay with 19" wheels and not do 20"?
I do plan on going wider. Maybe 8" front and 9.5 rear.

Your HRE wheels will be made in about 4 weeks, I'll make sure of that for you.

It is not stupid to go with 19's over 20's. I'd say that out of all my C-Class customers it's a 60/40 split in favor of the 20's but there's no denying that the 19's ride better.

Give me a holler via PM so we can chat more in depth about the options.
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Old May 19, 2016 | 08:18 PM
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Received my wheels today, did a quick fitment and they fit! Ordered tires, should arrive tomorrow.
Front: 19x8.5 +34 - they fit without spacer, but better with 3mm.
Rear: 19x9.5 +50 - no spacer needed at all

Tires ordered 225/40/19 and 265/35/19. Wanted to go with 235/40, but they are out of stock till June
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Old May 19, 2016 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NYCSoiL
Received my wheels today, did a quick fitment and they fit! Ordered tires, should arrive tomorrow.
Front: 19x8.5 +34 - they fit without spacer, but better with 3mm.
Rear: 19x9.5 +50 - no spacer needed at all

Tires ordered 225/40/19 and 265/35/19. Wanted to go with 235/40, but they are out of stock till June

I ordered some Niche's in the exact same size and they did not fit. Guess each Niche wheels is made differently. Hence I am still stock! Can't wait to see yours on your ride! Love that color!
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Old May 19, 2016 | 09:19 PM
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I ordered some Niche's in the exact same size and they did not fit. Guess each Niche wheels is made differently. Hence I am still stock! Can't wait to see yours on your ride! Love that color!
Thanks! How is your ride on lowering spring? I want to go low too, but never had lowering spring before, only coilovers…
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Old May 19, 2016 | 09:29 PM
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Thanks! How is your ride on lowering spring? I want to go low too, but never had lowering spring before, only coilovers…

The ride is actually pretty good. I can still tell a major difference when applying the different agility settings. I really can't tell a big difference between the ride of stock and the H&R lowering springs except that it hugs the road better on sharp curves. And the look is clearly much better.

Are you going to go with the spacers? When is your install?
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The ride is actually pretty good. I can still tell a major difference when applying the different agility settings. I really can't tell a big difference between the ride of stock and the H&R lowering springs except that it hugs the road better on sharp curves. And the look is clearly much better.

Are you going to go with the spacers? When is your install?
Im going with 3mm spacers just to be safer. Tires are arriving tomorrow, so hopefully will install new wheels tomorrow night. Will post pictures ASAP. Might go low too, want to see first how its gonna look lol
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Old May 19, 2016 | 09:40 PM
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Would love to see a picture from directly above the fender looking down if you could.
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Would love to see a picture from directly above the fender looking down if you could.
They do not poke at all
Will do tomorrow or Saturday.
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