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Apr 20, 2003 | 04:43 PM

Pr0wler

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1999 SLK 230 K

18" Yay or nay?

So wadda ya think?

Apr 20, 2003 | 04:48 PM

Pr0wler

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Behind!

Apr 20, 2003 | 10:34 PM

shimmyone

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2006 280 SLK AMG sports package black/black

Taking a Mercedes and turning into a Japanese rice rocket.

Apr 21, 2003 | 01:41 AM

Nektopoli

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W203 & W204 3.0L 4matics & MR2 Supercharger

Come on now. he didn't drop a 4AGZE in it.

NP

Apr 21, 2003 | 02:53 AM

mJstk01

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lol

uhm how is putting 18" wheels turning it to rice

??? u lost me there...

Apr 21, 2003 | 09:53 PM

lhoang

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wheels.

did u buy those yet? if so, not bad. if not, look into ssr gt3, iforged, bbs lm, axis mesh (good price), brabus mono 5, lorinser lm5, or any amg wheels.

hope taht helps.

Apr 21, 2003 | 11:49 PM

RedSLKChic

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Quote:

Originally posted by shimmyone
Taking a Mercedes and turning into a Japanese rice rocket.

Huh? I wish people would understand what the term "rice" was meant to mean........making your car appear fast, when it's actually not even in the least. And it does not only apply to Japanese vehicles.

BTW, the rims you chose aren't my favorite.....but they aren't my least favorite either

But I do like 18"s on the SLK!

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Apr 22, 2003 | 06:15 AM

Pr0wler

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Yep lhoang i have already bought them! (my car on the pics)

really nice handling in higher speeds!

Front 225/40 -18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD

Rear 255/35 -18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD

Good to get some feedback! (booth good and bad).

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Apr 22, 2003 | 11:13 AM

mJstk01

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did u notice any substantial straight line performance decrease since the tires and wheels are heavier then the stock?

Apr 22, 2003 | 12:36 PM

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Tai230K

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it's alright i suppose.... not bling bling enough for my tastes...

Apr 25, 2003 | 05:50 AM

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asdf

Your car looks great, but you need to lower it. The rear seems to be a bit too wide. But either way, great job.

Apr 25, 2003 | 09:27 AM

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Pr0wler

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Thanks!

I've been thinking about lowering it, so anyone got any suggestions? kits, howtos, etc?

Apr 25, 2003 | 02:19 PM

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Loi

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Nice job. I like them.... My SLK also has 18" wheels, the car..

is lowered using H&R Sport Springs and Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks. BTW...Ignore the ridiculous RICE comment. 18" wheels on a lowered SLK gives the best visual effect out of any combo.

Apr 29, 2003 | 02:50 AM

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Supra

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are the rims from Carlsson ???
I like it !!~~~

h&r cup kit maybe another choice for lowering

btw , what is the term "rice " meaning ??? I didn't get it .....

Jul 26, 2003 | 08:13 PM

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kmsbenz

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Hey Loi, where can I purchase a body kit like the one you posted in the picture of the silver SLK? Thanks...Kevin

Jul 29, 2003 | 02:33 PM

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davezaristo

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16 GLE400, 16 eGolf, 15 M3, 13 328i, 06 S430, 98 E320

The HR cup kit is excellent..I just got them for my bmw and it is just low enough but no rubbing. It is a bit stiffer than the stock sports pkg bmw which feels just rite and not too bumpy.

I am gonna get it for the slk soon and i expect an even more dramatic improvement since the stock slk suspension is way too soft. I am riding on a set of carlsson 18" also

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