Intrax Lowering Springs SLK55 AMG

**alroumi** · 01-12-2007

Hey guys, Just cheked K1 motorsports online store ( new Member over here)and they offer lowering springs for the SLK55 AMG, they cost 329.99 if not mistaken, they retail for 369.99 and its part number is 50.1.026.

They seem to be good, Would love to have a lower ride.

**Ynot** · 01-12-2007

Intrax makes springs for alot of japanese imports, for the same price as H&R's, I would go with those instead.

cyberdrakon · 01-12-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Intrax makes springs for alot of japanese imports, for the same price as H&R's, I would go with those instead.

those being the intrax, or the H&Rs?

**Ynot** · 01-12-2007

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

those being the intrax, or the H&Rs?

Go with H&R, they are the same price as Intrax.

**alroumi** · 01-12-2007

The mod bug affected me, Should I go for the Springs or coilovers from H&R ?

**alroumi** · 01-12-2007

Sport Springs 439,99 H&R
Coil overs 1,380,00 H&R all prices are in USD

**Ynot** · 01-12-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

The mod bug affected me, Should I go for the Springs or coilovers from H&R ?

it depends on how much you want to spend, KW would be best, it's adjustable, H&R coilover's isn't last time I check. KW's are the most expensive but I heard it's worth it

**alroumi** · 01-12-2007

Well this would be something new for me , There is nothing motivating me to do it since none of the 55 Members have done this with SLK55 specific springs, they just go with Brabus springs.

I need to think about this.

Shiny_side_up · 01-12-2007

every car I've lowered in the past 6 years has been on height adjustable coilovers. To me, it's worth the extra $$ as I can always adjust things until I'm happy. I've even had situations where after lowering the car, 3 years later I moved to another house and had to lift the whole car about 0.5" to clear the driveway. I've also done things like switching from a "heavy" sub-woofer enclosure to something fiberglass and had to drop one corner of the car maybe 0.25" to get it all perfect.

Now if only Tein would release a coil-over setup for us with the EDFC - then I"d be all over it. It's a controller that runs stepper motors on each strut that will allow you to adjust the dampening while driving... Oh yeah.

**Ynot** · 01-12-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

Sport Springs 439,99 H&R
Coil overs 1,380,00 H&R all prices are in USD

Tha's retail price correct? I've seen H&R listed on ebay for $299.00 USD awhile back. Coilovers for $1,100.

**alroumi** · 01-13-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Tha's retail price correct? I've seen H&R listed on ebay for $299.00 USD awhile back. Coilovers for $1,100.

Correct

chwillia · 01-21-2007

Hi everyone,

I haven't had my SLK for long and I've been gone from her even longer.

My question is about the upgraded?? lowered suspension on the 030 vs stock AMG. Is it worth getting an aftermarket coilover for maybe 1 or 2 track days per year? Or more if I can find time!!

What other suspension mods would be worthwhile for track but still be live-able on the road?

Thanks guys

DansSlk · 01-21-2007

Personally i would stick with what you have it will be fine on the track and is live-able on the road also.

I would not bother spending your money on coilovers for just a few days a year.

Regards,
Dan

chwillia · 01-21-2007

Your right, but being on the road and reading all the upgrade fun from you guys, gives me the bug too.

Thanks

DansSlk · 01-21-2007

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Originally Posted by chwillia

Your right, but being on the road and reading all the upgrade fun from you guys, gives me the bug too.

Thanks

Don't worry mate i know exactly what you mean

**alroumi** · 01-21-2007

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Originally Posted by chwillia

Your right, but being on the road and reading all the upgrade fun from you guys, gives me the bug too.

Thanks

Same here!

**Ynot** · 01-21-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Personally i would stick with what you have it will be fine on the track and is live-able on the road also.

I would not bother spending your money on coilovers for just a few days a year.

Regards,
Dan

I'm with Dan on this one, unless you track for a living, it's not worth it. I assume you have the 030 pkg, that should be enough, if you don't then the KW coilovers are both great for daily driving and the track as it's adjustable.

Banned · 01-31-2007

The best you can get for a SLK55 is a complete chassis from Carlsson.
http://www.carlsson.de/de/tuning/slk...ahrwerk/01.php
The basics are this:
http://www.carparts-cat.com/webkat.a...5101804&ROOT=1
The Bilstein B16 PSS9 is sending go-kart feeling into your heart and SLK.
The German price is about 1.500,00 Euro for the original Bilstein and about 2.200,00 for a Carlsson chassis.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Sport Springs 439,99 H&R Coil overs 1,380,00 H&R all prices are in USD __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Well this would be something new for me , There is nothing motivating me to do it since none of the 55 Members have done this with SLK55 specific springs, they just go with Brabus springs. I need to think about this. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

01-12-2007	#9 (permalink)
Shiny_side_up SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 16 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	every car I've lowered in the past 6 years has been on height adjustable coilovers. To me, it's worth the extra $$ as I can always adjust things until I'm happy. I've even had situations where after lowering the car, 3 years later I moved to another house and had to lift the whole car about 0.5" to clear the driveway. I've also done things like switching from a "heavy" sub-woofer enclosure to something fiberglass and had to drop one corner of the car maybe 0.25" to get it all perfect. Now if only Tein would release a coil-over setup for us with the EDFC - then I"d be all over it. It's a controller that runs stepper motors on each strut that will allow you to adjust the dampening while driving... Oh yeah.

01-21-2007	#12 (permalink)
chwillia SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 48 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Slk55 030 Hi everyone, I haven't had my SLK for long and I've been gone from her even longer. My question is about the upgraded?? lowered suspension on the 030 vs stock AMG. Is it worth getting an aftermarket coilover for maybe 1 or 2 track days per year? Or more if I can find time!! What other suspension mods would be worthwhile for track but still be live-able on the road? Thanks guys

01-21-2007	#13 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Personally i would stick with what you have it will be fine on the track and is live-able on the road also. I would not bother spending your money on coilovers for just a few days a year. Regards, Dan __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

01-21-2007	#14 (permalink)
chwillia SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 48 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Your right, but being on the road and reading all the upgrade fun from you guys, gives me the bug too. Thanks

01-31-2007	#18 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The best you can get for a SLK55 is a complete chassis from Carlsson. http://www.carlsson.de/de/tuning/slk...ahrwerk/01.php The basics are this: http://www.carparts-cat.com/webkat.a...5101804&ROOT=1 The Bilstein B16 PSS9 is sending go-kart feeling into your heart and SLK. The German price is about 1.500,00 Euro for the original Bilstein and about 2.200,00 for a Carlsson chassis.

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