[n1philli]

Here is a picture of my CLK 320 that I need some opinions on whether or not to lower it.

 

[jtbeche]

Of course it always looks better lowered. If you want to try something a little different, just try replacing the front pads. Put a 1 dot e-class pad in there instead of the 4 dot or whatever is in there now. It will lower the front just a little for a more aggressive look but you won't be too low either.

 

[ZYALATR]

Looks Kool the way it is...Love the red !

Paint the calipers red and u be stylin' !

 

[SilverBillet]

I say lower it. The ride is not as bad as you think. Get some shocks with it and you'll be fine.

 

[Formoque]

i say leave it just the way it is, if you town, city, state has bad roads the ride will be shitty, and most roads are nasty, when you get to a Railroad track you'll have to stop and roll over it easy, but your call??

 

[jasonowens32]

I just bought this car Friday. I'm coming from a Lexus GS300 so I dont know much about these cars. But here is a pic with mine lowered. I have a 320.

 

[snakoiler]

They look better lowered, I have this chick buying me some Eibach springs this week, I need a little lower height but the spring pads did remove a lot of the gap

 

[Deltasonik]

If you are going to lower it you should do it the correct way meaning shocks/springs/camber bolts.. From what I understand if you lower the car and you don't change the camber bolts or install a camber kit then you will wear out your tires very fast and that will cost you in the long run....From all of the posts that I have read and the research that I have done, I would say a good way to lower the CLK (208) go would be:
-HR Sport springs
-Bilstein Sport Shocks or Koni adjustables
-Camber kit (there are several different kits available)

Or you could go with a cup kit from HR..

Anyone else care to comment on the Camber kit and tire life? Also allignment after installing just shocks and springs no camber kit.

..Hope this helps your decision.

 

[deyainrdy4ds]

If you are going to lower it you should do it the correct way meaning shocks/springs/camber bolts.. From what I understand if you lower the car and you don't change the camber bolts or install a camber kit then you will wear out your tires very fast and that will cost you in the long run....From all of the posts that I have read and the research that I have done, I would say a good way to lower the CLK (208) go would be:
-HR Sport springs
-Bilstein Sport Shocks or Koni adjustables
-Camber kit (there are several different kits available)

Or you could go with a cup kit from HR..

Anyone else care to comment on the Camber kit and tire life? Also allignment after installing just shocks and springs no camber kit.

..Hope this helps your decision.

anyone recommend a particular camber kit? and how much do they run?

 

[snakoiler]

The dealer installed the camber kit in my car when I first bought new rims and took it there to get an oil chnge and alignment. I wonder if I will have to do it again? Anyone know?

 

[jasonowens32]

You will defiently need a camber kit if you lower it unless you own a tire factory. The guy I bought the car from said you couldnt find a camber kit for the year 2000. I doubt that seriously but I might be wrong. I need to do some researching.

 

[deyainrdy4ds]

You will defiently need a camber kit if you lower it unless you own a tire factory. The guy I bought the car from said you couldnt find a camber kit for the year 2000. I doubt that seriously but I might be wrong. I need to do some researching.

even if its only about a 1.2-1.5 inch drop?

how much do they cost to buy and for installation? and anyone recommend a particular one for a 99 430?