SLK/R171: springs...
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wassup fellas... any of u guys aware whether my 19x8.5 and 19x10 would rub if i were to get them eibach springs??? and would u all know what's the cheapest place to get'em??
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Originally Posted by 9moon
wassup fellas... any of u guys aware whether my 19x8.5 and 19x10 would rub if i were to get them eibach springs??? and would u all know what's the cheapest place to get'em??
), eibach could be purchased anywhere but here in the states. Eibach springs are sold under the Brabus name and can be purchased anywhere for ~$400 plus you still have installation cost. Brabus rides exactly like stock, H&R springs are cheaper and stiffer, depends on what you are looking for.
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Originally Posted by 9moon
thanx again Y!! how much should i lower my car? an inch only??
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Ynot, do you know if the H&R's will make the rears rub? I have +35 offset in the rear with 265/30/19 tires. I currently have the standard suspension.
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wassup Y... i believe that u as well have the 19x10? did u have any problem(s) when u lowered it? did it rub at all??
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Y-not, I'd gladly trade some of our flat straight roads for some of your winding roads. The Chicago area has almost no interesting roads to use a sports car on which is the reason that I rarely take my SLK out for a drive. I like my SLk but if I had it to do over again, I don't think I'd buy a sports car in this area.
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Y-not, I'd gladly trade some of our flat straight roads for some of your winding roads. The Chicago area has almost no interesting roads to use a sports car on which is the reason that I rarely take my SLK out for a drive. I like my SLk but if I had it to do over again, I don't think I'd buy a sports car in this area.
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gocha Y!! so basically, with a 19x10 sittin at the rear of my car, u really dont think i should lower it down??? and how did DCR fixed that problem?? by the way, DCR company is about 20 minutes away from me? did u order that here in los angeles??
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Originally Posted by 9moon
gocha Y!! so basically, with a 19x10 sittin at the rear of my car, u really dont think i should lower it down??? and how did DCR fixed that problem?? by the way, DCR company is about 20 minutes away from me? did u order that here in los angeles??
You should check them out since they are so close to you. Maybe have them fit my wheels on your car to make sure it fits properly before they send it back.
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Ynot,
Do they still have your wheels over at DCR? I might drop by and try them on
I really like the Catalunya style rim, but with all these issues about rubbing and dropping, i'm a little worried. I remember you recommending 19x9.5 in the back instead of 19x10. Is there a reason? To prevent rubbing I'm assuming. Are there any drawbacks to having 255 in the back compared with 265?
Do they still have your wheels over at DCR? I might drop by and try them on
I really like the Catalunya style rim, but with all these issues about rubbing and dropping, i'm a little worried. I remember you recommending 19x9.5 in the back instead of 19x10. Is there a reason? To prevent rubbing I'm assuming. Are there any drawbacks to having 255 in the back compared with 265?
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Originally Posted by slk_sid
Ynot,
Do they still have your wheels over at DCR? I might drop by and try them on
I really like the Catalunya style rim, but with all these issues about rubbing and dropping, i'm a little worried. I remember you recommending 19x9.5 in the back instead of 19x10. Is there a reason? To prevent rubbing I'm assuming. Are there any drawbacks to having 255 in the back compared with 265?
Do they still have your wheels over at DCR? I might drop by and try them on
I really like the Catalunya style rim, but with all these issues about rubbing and dropping, i'm a little worried. I remember you recommending 19x9.5 in the back instead of 19x10. Is there a reason? To prevent rubbing I'm assuming. Are there any drawbacks to having 255 in the back compared with 265?
Catalunya style are really nice, I like that style as well. I wouldn't worry about it too much, many members had their problems resolved, since I was the guinea pig for DCR, you should not have a problem. The problem with my car was they did not have a SLK to get the right measurements, since you reside in SoCal it should not be a problem.
Yes, the reason for 9.5" out rear is b/c of more rubber protecting your wheels. The max tire width is 265 rears w/o modification and on 10", it's stretching the tires, no protection, you will see if you decided to try my wheels out. Just not worth the extra half inch, it doesn't benefit from it unless you can fit 285 in the rear.
More width, more traction/grip. plus 255 width is very hard to find, 265 is pretty standard so, you can pick up a set alot easier than you can with 255. 255 will still be better than the stock 245's.
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ynot, perhaps I don't understand the physics of rubbing, but shouldn't the worry be more about the front than the rear? I'm looking to do a 2.0" drop F/R with coilovers (1" net drop since the 19's raise the car about an inch). I'm worried about my 235's in the front rubbing when cornering hard (or just turning at all. Is that a valid concern? My tires definitely stick out a bit from the fenders. Perhaps I can acheive the perfect ride height through trial and error since the coilovers are ride height adjustable...
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Originally Posted by slktyperice
ynot, perhaps I don't understand the physics of rubbing, but shouldn't the worry be more about the front than the rear? I'm looking to do a 2.0" drop F/R with coilovers (1" net drop since the 19's raise the car about an inch). I'm worried about my 235's in the front rubbing when cornering hard (or just turning at all. Is that a valid concern? My tires definitely stick out a bit from the fenders. Perhaps I can acheive the perfect ride height through trial and error since the coilovers are ride height adjustable...
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Originally Posted by slktyperice
ynot, perhaps I don't understand the physics of rubbing, but shouldn't the worry be more about the front than the rear? I'm looking to do a 2.0" drop F/R with coilovers (1" net drop since the 19's raise the car about an inch). I'm worried about my 235's in the front rubbing when cornering hard (or just turning at all. Is that a valid concern? My tires definitely stick out a bit from the fenders. Perhaps I can acheive the perfect ride height through trial and error since the coilovers are ride height adjustable...
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Hi All,
I am thinking of lowering my SLK by just chaning the springs. Will it give me a harsh ride just by doing so? And I have notice that concern about tyre rubbing issues. Will I have the same problem if I am just using 18 inches AMG spec wheels?
Thanks in Advance
I am thinking of lowering my SLK by just chaning the springs. Will it give me a harsh ride just by doing so? And I have notice that concern about tyre rubbing issues. Will I have the same problem if I am just using 18 inches AMG spec wheels?
Thanks in Advance
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Originally Posted by coupon
Hi All,
I am thinking of lowering my SLK by just chaning the springs. Will it give me a harsh ride just by doing so? And I have notice that concern about tyre rubbing issues. Will I have the same problem if I am just using 18 inches AMG spec wheels?
Thanks in Advance
I am thinking of lowering my SLK by just chaning the springs. Will it give me a harsh ride just by doing so? And I have notice that concern about tyre rubbing issues. Will I have the same problem if I am just using 18 inches AMG spec wheels?
Thanks in Advance
No, you probably will not have any issues if they are 18" AMG spec wheels, it's the aftermarket wheels you should be worry about but I think the SLK has been around long enough for them to get the proper measurements. So rubbing should not be an issue.
