SLK/R170: lowering slk230
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From: Hamilton , ONT. Canada
CLK320 & SLK230
oh , nobody lower their SLK in this forums !?!?
well , if i would lower my slk , i think i probably choose the H&R cup kit or H&R springs with Koni shocks
any advice ???
well , if i would lower my slk , i think i probably choose the H&R cup kit or H&R springs with Koni shocks
any advice ???
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I lowered mine. I didn't lower it myself due to the fact that you need a number of tools including a Mercedes Spring compressor in order to do it. It took about 3.5 hours by a specialty race shop to install mine.
I have Schatz springs that lowered my car in combination with #1 pads all around a total of 2 inches. Schatz spring are made by H&R to Schatz specifications and are available for under $200 from www.myroadster.net , just ask for Jerry.
Its is not recommened DIY job. It involves lifting the car, since the SLK is much smaller than the W210/202/220 and therefore has less space and smaller wheel whells.
Install cost me around 100.00
I have Schatz springs that lowered my car in combination with #1 pads all around a total of 2 inches. Schatz spring are made by H&R to Schatz specifications and are available for under $200 from www.myroadster.net , just ask for Jerry.
Its is not recommened DIY job. It involves lifting the car, since the SLK is much smaller than the W210/202/220 and therefore has less space and smaller wheel whells.
Install cost me around 100.00
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CLK320 & SLK230
Originally posted by slk320
I lowered mine. I didn't lower it myself due to the fact that you need a number of tools including a Mercedes Spring compressor in order to do it. It took about 3.5 hours by a specialty race shop to install mine.
I have Schatz springs that lowered my car in combination with #1 pads all around a total of 2 inches. Schatz spring are made by H&R to Schatz specifications and are available for under $200 from www.myroadster.net , just ask for Jerry.
Its is not recommened DIY job. It involves lifting the car, since the SLK is much smaller than the W210/202/220 and therefore has less space and smaller wheel whells.
Install cost me around 100.00
I lowered mine. I didn't lower it myself due to the fact that you need a number of tools including a Mercedes Spring compressor in order to do it. It took about 3.5 hours by a specialty race shop to install mine.
I have Schatz springs that lowered my car in combination with #1 pads all around a total of 2 inches. Schatz spring are made by H&R to Schatz specifications and are available for under $200 from www.myroadster.net , just ask for Jerry.
Its is not recommened DIY job. It involves lifting the car, since the SLK is much smaller than the W210/202/220 and therefore has less space and smaller wheel whells.
Install cost me around 100.00
r u going to upgrade the shocks too ?
and may I know how much drop on ur slk now ? and comment on it ?
thx
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CLK320 & SLK230
Re: Well I'll be lowering mine soon
Originally posted by mJstk01
I'll lower mine soon myself, i'm sure its not as hard as domestics or japanese cars. I'll get back you guys after I get the kit.
I'll lower mine soon myself, i'm sure its not as hard as domestics or japanese cars. I'll get back you guys after I get the kit.
when u low ur slk , what brand of springs r u going to it ?
and pls give a comment after the job is done , thank you
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CLK320 & SLK230
Originally posted by mJstk01
most likely going with h&r lowered springs... ill give u guys input soon.
most likely going with h&r lowered springs... ill give u guys input soon.
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Originally posted by slk320
I did not upgrade shocks.
My drop is about 1.5 inches (or 20cm).
Here is a pic:
I did not upgrade shocks.
My drop is about 1.5 inches (or 20cm).
Here is a pic:
any comment after the lower ? feel better in corner ?
any advice would be appreciation , thx
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
1999 SLK 230 K
20 CM?? 
iguess you mean 2 cm.
but since 1 inch 2.5 cm your car would be lowered 'bout 3.5 cm
just to clarify for all metric users on this forum!
Btw your car looks great!
Im thinking about lowering mine to! (just installed 18" wheels)
iguess you mean 2 cm.but since 1 inch 2.5 cm your car would be lowered 'bout 3.5 cm
just to clarify for all metric users on this forum!
Btw your car looks great!
Im thinking about lowering mine to! (just installed 18" wheels)
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From: Hamilton , ONT. Canada
CLK320 & SLK230
oh , yes ... 20cm is appro. 8 inches , hehe :p
hi Pr0wler , our slk in same colour and yr , and urs is manual too ?
yes , after drop the slk must be very nice since u got 18" already , well , I think i m gonna put a 17" for my car after lowering
hi Pr0wler , our slk in same colour and yr , and urs is manual too ?
yes , after drop the slk must be very nice since u got 18" already , well , I think i m gonna put a 17" for my car after lowering
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Originally posted by slk320
thanks for the replies. the lowering feels much better in the corners!
Supra and everyone, POST PICTURES of your cars!!!
thanks for the replies. the lowering feels much better in the corners!
Supra and everyone, POST PICTURES of your cars!!!
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MB SLK 230 kompressor -01, MB C32 AMG -02
I could recommend H&Rs Cup Kit the comfort in the car is much better and it lowers more than the H&R springs. Looks good with 18" Carlsson 2/5 brilliant edition wheels
More pics of the car when all modifications are done
More pics of the car when all modifications are done
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From: West Covina, CA
S60R, ML320, W211/E350
I just bought my H&R for my SLK230, I have the cupkit for my CLK430 and love it, and was really thinking about getting it for the SLk, but I figure I don't really drive the SLK that much, so just the spring would do... saves me some money for other mods...
