do you guys think the rear is too low ??? - Page 2

Jun 25, 2007 | 09:33 PM

#26

evilb

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I agree that it looks a bit too low in the rear. With any passengers you will be seriously dragging **** back there. I would raise it until you can't fit a finger, or maybe 1 finger between the top of the tire and the fender.

My $0.02.

B

Jun 25, 2007 | 10:09 PM

#27

mht_v10

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w211e55

thanks guys for the inputs.

I think I'll raise it a little bit tomorrow after work

eventhough I never had any passenger in the back, but I think it's a good idea to keep the back higher ...just in case.

the wheels are 20" HRE 549R .

Jun 26, 2007 | 01:48 PM

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John V.

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Extend the link 3 full turns and you should be just fine.

Jun 26, 2007 | 02:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RAFFIE55

Since you are asking; I'll give you my 2cents. As soon as you put a couple people in the back, it's gonna drop even more. Now you got an inverted rake. I would bring the back up slightly. Then you will have a positive rake. and more closley to even with people in it. Just my opinion oh course. Car is still "HOT".

Nope,

The airmatic should compensate and keep it right where it is, regardless of load.

Car looks great, I wouldn't touch it.

Jun 26, 2007 | 02:38 PM

#30

StealthAuto

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I personally think you should raise the rear 10mm at absolute most. Will look more level.

Jun 27, 2007 | 01:40 AM

#31

mht_v10

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w211e55

30 minutes and a couple bruishes later, the rear raised for about 15mm, and it looks just like the front. no more sagging looking

I'll post some pics tomorrow .

Jun 27, 2007 | 03:08 AM

#32

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Originally Posted by dragonAMG

The rear does indeed look too low and uneven with the front. I like the drop and I'm all for being low... but I think the rear should match the front or if anything be slightly higher on our cars.

It is OK. Due to the size of the rear fender, the rear must look LOWER than the front by 0.3" when looking at the top of the fender and still the car will slope forward. Just make sure that the bottom of the the rear door trailing edge is 0.5" higher than the leading edge of the bottom of the front door.