Simple question related to automobile ride height....



How low is too low?



I was driving my TE yesterday, and didnt have enough space to do a proper cut over some speedbumps...




As a result, I got stuck and dented my rocker panel... Also had to wait 20 minutes for someone to arrive with rope to pull me loose.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

Look in your driveway

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

What is this I dont even


http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=What%20is%20this%20i%20don't%20even



(On a more serious note, are you saying that the cars in my driveway are the correct height?)

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

The cars (Currently your wagon and i'm sure what you're planning for the C43) are too low

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

The C43 is already lowered.

The wagon sits lower though.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

To each his own, but I say that anything lower than stock is too low, unless the lowering is a byproduct of a modification that improves performance. A while back, I had a Subaru with a suspension kit that resulted in a slight lowering. The modification resulted in such a huge improvement in handling that I was OK with the lowering. In fact, it even looked good to my eye because I knew that it was a bona fide modification. Otherwise, I like stock ride height. IMHO.

The answer is you can never be too low, because you can never be too bad-a$$.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

You sir, are an inspiration!



If you ever are in CA, I owe you a drink! (Or some brownies )



I am still thinking about trying to get another inch lower, but its going to require some custom work to get done.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

You need an adjustable air suspension, like the one found in W220-and-up 4Matics. Press a button and you gain about two inches of lift.

I quit drinking and don't do drugs. Buy me a tall, cool glass of milk. I was in LA over Thanksgiving, Hollywood actually, for my brother's wedding. Far away from you northerners.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkRvV2iWZZw

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

I had to stop watching that, as I was getting car sick...

How low is too low?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fjq0VBCrNo


All my friends know the low rider
The low rider is a little higher

The low rider drives a little slower
Low rider, is a real goer

Hey

Low rider knows every street, yeah
Low rider, is the one to meet, yeah

Low rider don't use no gas now
The low rider don't drive too fast

Take a little trip, take a little trip
Take a little trip and see
Take a little trip, take a little trip
Take a little trip with me

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

That of course depends on whether or not you like fixing dented panels and oil pans.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Or waiting for tows

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."