SLK/R171: New Shoes For My Baby!!!
03-11-2006, 03:20 AM
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New Shoes For My Baby!!!
I finally got them!!! such a hassle to get them through canadian customs but all worth it hope you guys enjoy the pics!!! unfortunately it's been raining or SNOWING like crap here in vancouver so the car's kinda dirty 
but i'll get it clean later next week and take some better pics since these pics are from my phone
but i'll get it clean later next week and take some better pics since these pics are from my phone
03-11-2006, 05:22 AM
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yeah i'm still thinking what to lower the car with...just springs or coilovers? H&R or brabus?
03-11-2006, 06:30 AM
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yup they're 19X8.5 in front and 19X9.5 at the rear with toyo t1-s tires 
03-11-2006, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GINGER
yeah i'm still thinking what to lower the car with...just springs or coilovers? H&R or brabus?
You don't have the AMG kit so I would go with H&R, it lowers it a little more and is a little stiffer, the Brabus I have feels softer than OEM. Since you don't have the sport suspension shocks, the ride will be really soft with brabus (unless you want it that way) H&R is also cheaper, you can get them for $240 on ebay, stiffer, and lower. Actually since you have 19" it's not that much lower, just back to stock height but w/o the ugly fender gap.
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03-11-2006, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GINGER
I finally got them!!! such a hassle to get them through canadian customs but all worth it hope you guys enjoy the pics!!! unfortunately it's been raining or SNOWING like crap here in vancouver so the car's kinda dirty but i'll get it clean later next week and take some better pics since these pics are from my phone
but i'll get it clean later next week and take some better pics since these pics are from my phoneis it the height?
03-11-2006, 02:13 PM
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yeah the rear fender gap is DISGUSTING...so i have to lower it asap...i'm probably going with H&R's just dunno if I should go all out with H&R coilovers.
customs wasn't TOO bad actually...it was kinda my fault at first cuz i forgot to ask for a receipt from the guy who sent me the wheels, so i had like no proof of how much they were...i just TOLD them that they're worth 2000 bucks CAD LOL...after inspecting them all over the "uncle" customs gave way and said it's ok to let me through with 2000...so i only got taxed 250 bucks
customs wasn't TOO bad actually...it was kinda my fault at first cuz i forgot to ask for a receipt from the guy who sent me the wheels, so i had like no proof of how much they were...i just TOLD them that they're worth 2000 bucks CAD LOL...after inspecting them all over the "uncle" customs gave way and said it's ok to let me through with 2000...so i only got taxed 250 bucks
03-11-2006, 02:16 PM
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oh yeah forgot to mention that I'm having a Carlsson kit and exhaust on the way...so dunno if lowering with H&R springs will affect anything?
03-11-2006, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by GINGER
oh yeah forgot to mention that I'm having a Carlsson kit and exhaust on the way...so dunno if lowering with H&R springs will affect anything?
03-11-2006, 05:01 PM
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yeah that's what i'm afraid of...i'm getting the entire Carlsson bodykit...so i'm thinking if i should get coilovers cuz if i'm not satisfied with the height i can always adjust it?
03-11-2006, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by GINGER
yeah that's what i'm afraid of...i'm getting the entire Carlsson bodykit...so i'm thinking if i should get coilovers cuz if i'm not satisfied with the height i can always adjust it?
03-11-2006, 05:09 PM
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carlsson's too expensive...i wanted to get the KW coilovers at the beginning, but i think i'm leaning towards the H&R's...now to decide springs or coilovers...1000 dollar difference umm.... 
03-11-2006, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by GINGER
carlsson's too expensive...i wanted to get the KW coilovers at the beginning, but i think i'm leaning towards the H&R's...now to decide springs or coilovers...1000 dollar difference umm....
03-11-2006, 05:56 PM
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yeah thanks Ynot you helped me made my decision i think i'm going to go with the H&R springs i mean i don't track i'm just need to fix that fender gap at the rear...looks like a truck right now -_-
03-11-2006, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by GINGER
yeah thanks Ynot you helped me made my decision i think i'm going to go with the H&R springs i mean i don't track i'm just need to fix that fender gap at the rear...looks like a truck right now -_-
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Originally Posted by GINGER
I finally got them!!! such a hassle to get them through canadian customs but all worth it hope you guys enjoy the pics!!! unfortunately it's been raining or SNOWING like crap here in vancouver so the car's kinda dirty but i'll get it clean later next week and take some better pics since these pics are from my phone
but i'll get it clean later next week and take some better pics since these pics are from my phone
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i lived in london, ontario before and trust me it's worse than toronto
03-13-2006, 07:17 PM
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oh i'm not at london anymore...i'm in beautfiul vancouver now but it still snowed last week...in freaking march 
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oh i'm not at london anymore...i'm in beautfiul vancouver now but it still snowed last week...in freaking march
There you have it.. hehe.. Vancouver Weather...
The weather drives people nuts
