Just How Would One Make The Car Handle Better - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

RUN-EM · #1 12-11-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

H&R's or did you cut them?

Looks really good!

H & R SEL springs. Used one no. 1 spring cup in front and one no.2 spring cup in rear. In retrospect, should have used no 2-3 in front and maybe no 3 in rear. Wheels are 1999 SLK stockers with stock lug bolts. Still clears fenders though, but am really glad for the stock Mercedes pan protector in the front. They say they don't make these skid plates anymore, so you might have to make one if you venture to go so loooowwww

If you cut the stock springs, use an air cut-off wheel (no torch). Removal of one coil equals about .8 to 1.2 inches lower. But I wanted the stiffer H & R spring for more body control and less roll. The wider tires help in the stopping/cornering. The nose down attitude plus the taller tires does give a little better fuel mileage (seem to be getting about 30-ish in mixed town/freeway driving). Engine does run a little cooler too with better air flow thru radiator.

Regards

Run-Em

Hatterasguy · #2 12-11-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RUN-EM

H & R SEL springs. Used one no. 1 spring cup in front and one no.2 spring cup in rear. In retrospect, should have used no 2-3 in front and maybe no 3 in rear. Wheels are 1999 SLK stockers with stock lug bolts. Still clears fenders though, but am really glad for the stock Mercedes pan protector in the front. They say they don't make these skid plates anymore, so you might have to make one if you venture to go so loooowwww

If you cut the stock springs, use an air cut-off wheel (no torch). Removal of one coil equals about .8 to 1.2 inches lower. But I wanted the stiffer H & R spring for more body control and less roll. The wider tires help in the stopping/cornering. The nose down attitude plus the taller tires does give a little better fuel mileage (seem to be getting about 30-ish in mixed town/freeway driving). Engine does run a little cooler too with better air flow thru radiator.

Regards

Run-Em

Nice! I don't want mine to ride stiffer so I will probably just cut the springs. I need to measure but I think I'll shoot for a 1.5in drop all around. Nothing to crazy, I like slight mods.

I do drive it around dirt construction sights sometimes so I can't go to low!