SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: How Low Can I Go - Need Help (Maybe...)
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How Low Can I Go - Need Help (Maybe...)
Hi Guys: I just installed the lowering links on my 06 SL55 (with stock 18 inch multispoke wheels).
PRIOR to install with suspension ALL the way down (no lights) I had 2 fingers+ between tire and fender in front and 3 fingers in back.
AFTER install with suspension ALL the way up (2 lights on) I have 2 fingers front and rear BARELY.
with 1 light on - about 1 finger front and rear
w/o lights on - car is DOWN - not sure if it will rub (do I have to roll fenders?)
I am thinking that this may be a little too low.
Comments and experience would be much appreciate. I will try to post pics later.
Thanks,
D-
PS - easy install!!!
PRIOR to install with suspension ALL the way down (no lights) I had 2 fingers+ between tire and fender in front and 3 fingers in back.
AFTER install with suspension ALL the way up (2 lights on) I have 2 fingers front and rear BARELY.
with 1 light on - about 1 finger front and rear
w/o lights on - car is DOWN - not sure if it will rub (do I have to roll fenders?)
I am thinking that this may be a little too low.
Comments and experience would be much appreciate. I will try to post pics later.
Thanks,
D-
PS - easy install!!!
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I just drove the car withthe suspension in all three positions. There was no rubbing in any of the positions, but now I am thinking I may have to tweak the front down a turn or two to get the right stance. I will say that with the car all the way down - the ride is getting a little "harsh" and that was w/o the ABC on.
I think I am going to drive it for a week to see what it looks like and will re-adjust next weekend if needed.
Thx
I think I am going to drive it for a week to see what it looks like and will re-adjust next weekend if needed.
Thx
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gfear..it rub beacuse your tires are not stretch..and offset your wheel is probably not correct...
edit..pic of that sl500 is not mine...its one of the local guy, and i seen him drive around that low...
here's mind....alignment is adjust at lowest mode.drive it this low is neccessary..
edit..pic of that sl500 is not mine...its one of the local guy, and i seen him drive around that low...
here's mind....alignment is adjust at lowest mode.drive it this low is neccessary..
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gfear..it rub beacuse your tires are not stretch..and offset your wheel is probably not correct...
edit..pic of that sl500 is not mine...its one of the local guy, and i seen him drive around that low...
here's mind....alignment is adjust at lowest mode.drive it this low is neccessary..
edit..pic of that sl500 is not mine...its one of the local guy, and i seen him drive around that low...
here's mind....alignment is adjust at lowest mode.drive it this low is neccessary..
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yeah that was english...you too duhhhh to understand common words or do i have to spell it correctly for you to be happy?
like i said.. u aint low don't claim u riding low and rubbing n sH*t... blah blah blah...
what i mean is bottom scrap..
like i said.. u aint low don't claim u riding low and rubbing n sH*t... blah blah blah...
what i mean is bottom scrap..
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it rubS beacuse your tires are not stretchED..and THE offset your wheelS is probably not correct...
TRY THAT.
hahaha ***...
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im nor-cal..typical wannabe's low..but u aint low...
SL driver have no friend..
think you all that with a covertable..
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I just drove the car withthe suspension in all three positions. There was no rubbing in any of the positions, but now I am thinking I may have to tweak the front down a turn or two to get the right stance. I will say that with the car all the way down - the ride is getting a little "harsh" and that was w/o the ABC on.
I think I am going to drive it for a week to see what it looks like and will re-adjust next weekend if needed.
Thx
I think I am going to drive it for a week to see what it looks like and will re-adjust next weekend if needed.
Thx
I think as long as you keep the stock 18 inch multispoke wheels on you shouldn't have any rubbing issues when slammed.
