How low should we go?
#26
I'll get measurements, but be careful driving around too low. I set my alignment up ~2" lower than stock then thought it would be cool to go another 1/2" or so with the Renntech module and corded my rear tires after 2,500 miles. Rear camber was at like -3.5 IIRC. Luckily I run a wheel/tire store.
THE OTHER ALTERNATIVE IS TO FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME WITH K-MAC
The industry standard front suspension "fluted or slot bolts" for Camber and Caster only offer minimal 0.3 degree of adjustment and only this one offset non-adjustable position.
K-MAC latest kits fully resolve both this lack of travel and precision by providing 4 times the adjustment range with the patented design also allowing precise/accurate single wrench (ongoing) adjustment. And there is no disassembly required each time.
Premature inner edge tire wear, steering pull, reduced traction - any of these a result of curb knock damage, altering suspension height, fitting of wide profile tires, load carrying can now all be accurately catered for.
Added bonus with K-MAC is not only overcoming the lack of "full adjustment capability" on Mercedes models to allow to return vehicle to factory specs - both Camber and Caster as well as Toe - but also the 4 front and 4 rear K-MAC bushings at same time replace the highest wearing suspension bushings!
Another feature is that with the K-MAC rear kits (unlike adjustable arms) they're designed to adjust the lower control arms inwards to resolve premature inner edge tire wear/improve traction.
While adjustable arms move the top of tire outwards reducing all important top of tire tire to outer fender clearance. K-MAC rear Camber kits also include additional Toe adjustment which is important to compensate for the new found rear Camber facility.
With all K-MAC kits no special additional tools are required.
#28
My car is lowered.... I lowered it and installed a square set of wheels/tires but I feel a slight rattle/chatter from the front end through the steering wheel on bumpy roads. I can only slightly hear it tho, just barely. I can't tell if it's normal since I don't have much seat time in these cars. The car actually makes a fair amount of noise when driving also, sounds like straight cut gears whining but far more subtle. Any of this normal or do I sound like a crazy person right now?
I was afraid it was just a side effect from have a 275/35/18 up front
I was afraid it was just a side effect from have a 275/35/18 up front