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Old 06-17-2013, 10:18 AM
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Preferences on lowered look? Raked vs non raked? Plz post pics
Hey guys going to be lowering the car the end of the week or next and trying to get an idea of what look I'm going for.

What are you all running? Anyone have pics of your setups? Any pros and cons running with either set up?
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It's a lousy cell phone pic, but it will get the thread started....

This is 25.25" (ground to fenderlip) at all 4 corners. If you make the measurement consistent at each corner, you will end up with a slight forward rake.

It would be helpful if people would get in the habit of posting the fender height measurements as well as the photos. Having actual numbers to work with and compare to your own car can be really helpful....



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yes sir. I like the raked look on all my cars.

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Hey guys going to be lowering the car the end of the week or next and trying to get an idea of what look I'm going for.

What are you all running? Anyone have pics of your setups? Any pros and cons running with either set up?
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What the hell is "raked"?
Don't slam it in this city. I curse at the roads everyday.
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yes sir. I like the raked look on all my cars.
wow dude your v12 S is unreal straight up Mint/boss
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Shardul specs on those wheels please, those are OEM Cls55 18" wheels ?
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Seeing as how the rear fender lip is lower on the body than the front, I prefer a slight raked look. If you space the tires equally, when measured to the fender, then the rear visually appears to be lower than the front, IMO.

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Shardul specs on those wheels please, those are OEM Cls55 18" wheels ?
19" CLS on the E55

20" TSW Bremmas on the S600
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What the hell is "raked"?
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front appears lower than the back
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That looks so damn clean... I just wouldn't want to drive it like that because I'd destroy something in no time.
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Im not going to dump it... I will prolly lower it enough where the tires start to tuck by a C hair

No one likes the car to look even?
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Prolly wont go as low as Mike did but I think the non rake looks better?
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