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SLK/R170: 18" Yay or nay?

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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 04:43 PM
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18" Yay or nay?
So wadda ya think?
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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Behind!
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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Taking a Mercedes and turning into a Japanese rice rocket.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 01:41 AM
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 02:53 AM
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uhm how is putting 18" wheels turning it to rice ??? u lost me there...
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 09:53 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 11:49 PM
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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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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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did u notice any substantial straight line performance decrease since the tires and wheels are heavier then the stock?
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Your car looks great, but you need to lower it. The rear seems to be a bit too wide. But either way, great job.
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 09:27 AM
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Thanks!

I've been thinking about lowering it, so anyone got any suggestions? kits, howtos, etc?
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 02:19 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 02:50 AM
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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 .....
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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
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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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