Which Springs give you the best drop?

d23 · 03-04-2007

Hi guys, currently i'm in a dilema in lowering my car. At first I wanted to get the H&R lowering springs and cut it to get the agressive look

but after I think it again, the ride will be terrible. So I decided just to use a lowering springs without cutting it. Which springs do you think gives the best drop?

From my research:
-H&R springs F 1.2in R 1.2in drop
-VOGTLAND springs F 1.4in R 1.4in drop
-Eibach only 1.0 in all around
-Intrax springs? how much lower?
-Cobra springs (dunno yet, still got no info from them)
-H&R adjustable coils, kinda pricey though, but it gives up to 2.0 drop at the lowest setting
-Brabus springs? how much lower?

If there's any other option for me, please let me know, thanks a lot guys

Banned · 03-04-2007

What do you want? Lowering for the gallery, or maximum fun and driving comfort?

If you change the springs only, your car becomes hard and uncomfortable. Because of the short springs your buffers are not working in the best range. Better to take a complete chassis with shortened buffers and springs.

Good and cheap springs you find at www.weitec.de
The best chassis you find at Bilstein, it´s the B16 Pss9

**Ynot** · 03-05-2007

I have brabus springs, lowers it about an 1", the ride is OEM like. H&R will be just a little bit lower, should be stiffer than brabus. KW coilvers will give you the most aggressive drop.

Here's what brabus looks like.

FPF422 · 03-05-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Looks like somebody has hit your rear bumper... the alignment at wheel arch seems to be a bit off.

d23 · 03-05-2007

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Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

What do you want? Lowering for the gallery, or maximum fun and driving comfort?

If you change the springs only, your car becomes hard and uncomfortable. Because of the short springs your buffers are not working in the best range. Better to take a complete chassis with shortened buffers and springs.

Good and cheap springs you find at www.weitec.de
The best chassis you find at Bilstein, it´s the B16 Pss9

I just need the look, I don't really care for comfort... probably I will get the H&R coilovers... do you know where can I find the bilstein coilovers in USA?

thanks

d23 · 03-05-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

I have brabus springs, lowers it about an 1", the ride is OEM like. H&R will be just a little bit lower, should be stiffer than brabus. KW coilvers will give you the most aggressive drop.

Here's what brabus looks like.

thx for the input Ynot, do you know where can I find the KW coilovers in usa? I found a couple of them in UK and they only do local shipping

d23 · 03-05-2007

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Originally Posted by FPF422

Looks like somebody has hit your rear bumper... the alignment at wheel arch seems to be a bit off.

looks like it's just because of the "pig ears" hehehe

Banned · 03-05-2007

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**Ynot** · 03-05-2007

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Originally Posted by d23

looks like it's just because of the "pig ears" hehehe

Right, mini pig ears....

thank OWL for providing the number for KW's.

d23 · 03-05-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Right, mini pig ears....

thank OWL for providing the number for KW's.

I believe the number he provided is for the bilsteins

But nevermind, I just browsed through KW website, and found the KW Variant 3 for the R171 and the price listed was 2150$

cyberdrakon · 03-05-2007

that's a pretty good price for what you are getting...

**alroumi** · 03-05-2007

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

that's a pretty good price for what you are getting...

Yes, I thought they would cost more or even twice.

Banned · 03-06-2007

Do it like me: Ask your Grandmother for the money!

N4PWJ · 03-06-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

Yes, I thought they would cost more or even twice.

as did i!!! i used to have KW variant 2's in my old Audi and they were fantastic! great drop and amazing handling. if i was willing to go all out i'd opt for te KW coilovers. however i only wanted a slight drop to maintain comfort, so went with eibach springs and am more than happy.

**alroumi** · 03-06-2007

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Originally Posted by N4PWJ

as did i!!! i used to have KW variant 2's in my old Audi and they were fantastic! great drop and amazing handling. if i was willing to go all out i'd opt for te KW coilovers. however i only wanted a slight drop to maintain comfort, so went with eibach springs and am more than happy.

Good for you, I am keeping my stock AMG suspension setup though.

www.x-t-c.com · 03-24-2007

Hi,

I had H&R Springs with modified lowering before. Look was nice, but the car became a little stiff... (first picture)

Now I have KW coilovers version 3 (second picture), which gives a perfect look, and a perfect ride...

Best regards from Germany,
Werner

bejak · 03-25-2007

Hi Werner!
I also have the KW type 3 on my SLK but I could not find out how and where to adjust the dampers according the installation manual. I have done adjustment on the top of the dampers only. Rebounce I think. How about the bump adjustment? Any tips?

Ak1rA · 04-27-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

What do you want? Lowering for the gallery, or maximum fun and driving comfort?

If you change the springs only, your car becomes hard and uncomfortable. Because of the short springs your buffers are not working in the best range. Better to take a complete chassis with shortened buffers and springs.

Good and cheap springs you find at www.weitec.de
The best chassis you find at Bilstein, it´s the B16 Pss9

Hello!

I try to check the weitec website, but I didn't find any kit for the slk

I would like to lower my car but I don't want a race kit, the streets in Italy are too bad!

BADMOON · 04-27-2007

supp guysss.. long time no post.. my nephew accidentally downloaded a virus on my pc and just got it fixed a week ago!!

warruppp peopleeeee!!! anything new hereeee???

Banned · 04-28-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ak1rA

Hello!

I try to check the weitec website, but I didn't find any kit for the slk

I would like to lower my car but I don't want a race kit, the streets in Italy are too bad!

The art. no. is 28225056 for a SLK200

price: 149,00 Euro, lowering rate 25/25 front/rear

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d23 SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: SLK350 Other Toys: RX-8, E46 330i Posts: 24 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which Springs give you the best drop? Hi guys, currently i'm in a dilema in lowering my car. At first I wanted to get the H&R lowering springs and cut it to get the agressive look but after I think it again, the ride will be terrible. So I decided just to use a lowering springs without cutting it. Which springs do you think gives the best drop? From my research: -H&R springs F 1.2in R 1.2in drop -VOGTLAND springs F 1.4in R 1.4in drop -Eibach only 1.0 in all around -Intrax springs? how much lower? -Cobra springs (dunno yet, still got no info from them) -H&R adjustable coils, kinda pricey though, but it gives up to 2.0 drop at the lowest setting -Brabus springs? how much lower? If there's any other option for me, please let me know, thanks a lot guys

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Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What do you want? Lowering for the gallery, or maximum fun and driving comfort? If you change the springs only, your car becomes hard and uncomfortable. Because of the short springs your buffers are not working in the best range. Better to take a complete chassis with shortened buffers and springs. Good and cheap springs you find at www.weitec.de The best chassis you find at Bilstein, it´s the B16 Pss9

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,400 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	that's a pretty good price for what you are getting...

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bejak Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sweden, West Coast Vehicle: 2004 SLK200K R171, aut, Iridium Posts: 145 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Werner! I also have the KW type 3 on my SLK but I could not find out how and where to adjust the dampers according the installation manual. I have done adjustment on the top of the dampers only. Rebounce I think. How about the bump adjustment? Any tips?

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BADMOON SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SHERMAN OAKS, CA Vehicle: SLK28 Posts: 47 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	supp guysss.. long time no post.. my nephew accidentally downloaded a virus on my pc and just got it fixed a week ago!! warruppp peopleeeee!!! anything new hereeee???

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