Lowering the car..
08-27-2005, 10:25 PM
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I meant springs ... dont you think the 19" wheel will effect the gearing ratio of the transmission ? + it will hurt acceleration?
but i guess handling + looks will be improved...
but i guess handling + looks will be improved...
08-27-2005, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AMG&AMG
dont you think the 19" wheel will effect the gearing ratio of the transmission ?
08-27-2005, 11:35 PM
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great cuz i was looking into the SL 65 rims... i wanna ask about them they do look nice on the slk 55... I think someone has them on his slk 55 , i believe it was a cubanite silver ...
08-28-2005, 12:31 AM
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Many wheels manufacturers have suggest not lowering the 55. Plus AMG already lowered it considerably over the base models. Why would you want to sacrifice the AMG factory suspension for an inch? It may not give you a better anything with out tuning and/or changing the entire suspension setup...which will be more than just 500 bucks on springs. Now if you're going to replace the entire suspension with a Brabus or Carlsson setup that's a different animal 
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08-29-2005, 02:55 PM
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I have the full Brabus suspension kit. Wolf (who still has a "stock" AMG) and I have compared the distance, parked, between our vehicles, and, even though mine seems lower just by looks, the distance seems to be the same, at least by Wolf's fist measurements.
Also, like the AMG, the Brabus is a lowering suspension, so it does go lower, but at top speeds
Also, like the AMG, the Brabus is a lowering suspension, so it does go lower, but at top speeds
08-29-2005, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lisamcgu
... mine seems lower just by looks, the distance seems to be the same, at least by Wolf's fist measurements.
Originally Posted by lisamcgu
Also, like the AMG, the Brabus is a lowering suspension, so it does go lower, but at top speeds
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08-29-2005, 10:44 PM
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Nothing on the outside to show I have the Brabus suspension.
I've always said the car handles and turns like magic, like it does stuff a car shouldn't do. Already the torque is amazing, and with the suspension over the top as well, the car is just beyond fast and fun ... and does not get stuck in traffic
I've always said the car handles and turns like magic, like it does stuff a car shouldn't do. Already the torque is amazing, and with the suspension over the top as well, the car is just beyond fast and fun ... and does not get stuck in traffic
