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    how low?

    hi there every1!! im planning to lower my 99 c43 but im still not decided on what springs and shocks to use..how wide should the tires be, front and back so i dont have to fold the fenders? im running 17s at the moment but planning to put on 18 mono soon.. from what kind of benz should i get it from? sum1 wanted to trade his for my stock rims,he has a clk 55 but i didnt go for it coz i wasnt sure. pls help, thanx
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    a stock clk55 will have the same AMG wheels as your car.. Or it might have a similar but diffrent style wheel. They are however the same size.


    do a search on wheel sizes its been covered..
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    Originally posted by jnolte
    a stock clk55 will have the same AMG wheels as your car.. Or it might have a similar but diffrent style wheel. They are however the same size.


    do a search on wheel sizes its been covered..
    Jnolte, that's not true, the stock w208 clk55 comes out with 18'' Aero IIs.
    If you don\'t do it properly, don\'t waste our time!!

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    Originally posted by C280/////AMG
    Jnolte, that's not true, the stock w208 clk55 comes out with 18'' Aero IIs.
    no it dosent
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    sorry to break up the argument but is it hard to replace springs on our cars
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    Originally posted by jnolte
    no it dosent
    true. you are thinking of W210 E55...those are 18s.

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    how low?

    but what else will fit my car besides the w210 e55?
    1999 Silver C43 AMG
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    Flathood Emblem * Avantgarde Grill * MB Sport Pedals * 18" AMG Monoblock Aero II * JVC KD-AVX77 * 2 10" Rockford Fosgate P2 Subs * Rockford Fosgate Punch 550.2 * Custom Exhaust * H&R Springs * Clear Corners * Carbon Fiber Wrapped Interior * Debadged

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    Originally posted by Nelson Lago
    sorry to break up the argument but is it hard to replace springs on our cars
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    Originally posted by Nelson Lago
    sorry to break up the argument but is it hard to replace springs on our cars
    Just piss off, and ask your shop teacher.

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    Re: how low?

    Originally posted by svt ricco
    hi there every1!! im planning to lower my 99 c43 but im still not decided on what springs and shocks to use..how wide should the tires be, front and back so i dont have to fold the fenders? im running 17s at the moment but planning to put on 18 mono soon.. from what kind of benz should i get it from? sum1 wanted to trade his for my stock rims,he has a clk 55 but i didnt go for it coz i wasnt sure. pls help, thanx
    Find out what the size the wheels are (width, height, and offset). The tires would probably fit as well if it was from a W208 CLK55.

    A W202 has some of the smallest wheel space of any mercedes. It's usually safe to stay between ET32 and ET37 offset with 225 tires up front and 255 tires in the rear.

    I recommend Eibach springs and Koni shocks if you plan to lower it; offers the most compliant ride, and sporty feel, but make sure you grab #1 spring pads from the dealership for all 4 corners before you lower it. I made the mistake of dropping the W208 without the pads, and it turned out to have #5s up front and #4 in the rear. I basically have to do it all over again.

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    Originally posted by jnolte
    no it dosent
    Well then perhaps it's different in different countries, cos here every single W208 CLK55 i've ever seen has 18s
    If you don\'t do it properly, don\'t waste our time!!

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