SL/R230: finall/y my new 20's on my sl
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10-07-2009 | 02:28 AM
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His wifes head hard into the headboard nightly!!
yup. looks sic..great pics! is yr car dropped for pic, then do u drive with it raised up 1light? im scared to have my abs raised 1x all the time with these finiky cars
also single fin looks great on the red..wish it was better on silver.
also single fin looks great on the red..wish it was better on silver.
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10-07-2009 | 07:30 AM
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Looks wicked.
And be honest, because nobody ever is, but how's the ride now that you're lowered on 20's? Everybody says "I don't feel a difference", and "comfort isn't compromised" then 6 months later you see a for sale ad saying that the ride is too harsh and they're going back stock. I think when people spend thousands on wheels and tires, they make themselves believe things that are not true.
So honestly, how's the ride now? This is one of the setups I'm considering for the spring.
And be honest, because nobody ever is, but how's the ride now that you're lowered on 20's? Everybody says "I don't feel a difference", and "comfort isn't compromised" then 6 months later you see a for sale ad saying that the ride is too harsh and they're going back stock. I think when people spend thousands on wheels and tires, they make themselves believe things that are not true.
So honestly, how's the ride now? This is one of the setups I'm considering for the spring.
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10-07-2009 | 08:52 AM
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I ride with both lights on, think about it, its not going to wear anymore than it did before. both lights on is aprox stock height, so why would it wear more on the car.
slammed, it rides noticably firmer, but my gut feeling is tht is more due to the 25 and 30 series tires than the suspension. i live in south florida, and we have mostly smooth flar roads, minimal potholes so its not that bad at all. i was preparing myself for the ride to blow, but its very very liveable.
slammed, it rides noticably firmer, but my gut feeling is tht is more due to the 25 and 30 series tires than the suspension. i live in south florida, and we have mostly smooth flar roads, minimal potholes so its not that bad at all. i was preparing myself for the ride to blow, but its very very liveable.
10-07-2009 | 11:11 AM
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From: In a VAN down by the river
His wifes head hard into the headboard nightly!!
I ride with both lights on, think about it, its not going to wear anymore than it did before. both lights on is aprox stock height, so why would it wear more on the car.
slammed, it rides noticably firmer, but my gut feeling is tht is more due to the 25 and 30 series tires than the suspension. i live in south florida, and we have mostly smooth flar roads, minimal potholes so its not that bad at all. i was preparing myself for the ride to blow, but its very very liveable.
slammed, it rides noticably firmer, but my gut feeling is tht is more due to the 25 and 30 series tires than the suspension. i live in south florida, and we have mostly smooth flar roads, minimal potholes so its not that bad at all. i was preparing myself for the ride to blow, but its very very liveable.
re: ride..my car had low profile tires on 20's when i bought it, agreed, i think its more from the tires..but its still smooth, unless a very sharp abrupt bump..but thats from tires mostly.. love it lowered, and will get it droped more if it doesnt matter if driving on 1 or 2 lights on. smoothest ride, ive ever had on lowered car w/ 25/30 series rubber!
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10-10-2009 | 10:41 PM
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A beautiful ride. That's one thing that gets us "folks" in trouble, terrific styling with terrible reliability ratings. I am a resident of Winter Haven, FL; however, from May until November I live at Arkansas and the roads leave a lot to be desired. The car is awesome, good luck and Happy Trails.
10-11-2009 | 12:01 AM
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I ride with both lights on, think about it, its not going to wear anymore than it did before. both lights on is aprox stock height, so why would it wear more on the car.
slammed, it rides noticably firmer, but my gut feeling is tht is more due to the 25 and 30 series tires than the suspension. i live in south florida, and we have mostly smooth flar roads, minimal potholes so its not that bad at all. i was preparing myself for the ride to blow, but its very very liveable.
slammed, it rides noticably firmer, but my gut feeling is tht is more due to the 25 and 30 series tires than the suspension. i live in south florida, and we have mostly smooth flar roads, minimal potholes so its not that bad at all. i was preparing myself for the ride to blow, but its very very liveable.
10-11-2009 | 12:57 PM
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11-04-2009 | 04:39 PM
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Love the grille. what grille is it. and where did you pick it up.
Also love the wheels, i'm looking to do similar on my SL55.
last question, is that lowered with just the STAR or do you have shims installed as well?
Also love the wheels, i'm looking to do similar on my SL55.
last question, is that lowered with just the STAR or do you have shims installed as well?
11-04-2009 | 11:12 PM
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i used lowering links
11-04-2009 | 11:13 PM
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11-07-2009 | 08:38 PM
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Dude you make me want to pick up a red R230! 
to you!
Just my personal opinion I think if you paint just the black part of the fins on your grille red it would just set it off!!
**EDIT...maybe it was a shadow, are the single fins all chrome? My impression was that it was only half chrome..
to you!Just my personal opinion I think if you paint just the black part of the fins on your grille red it would just set it off!!
**EDIT...maybe it was a shadow, are the single fins all chrome? My impression was that it was only half chrome..
