Request for pictures of your lowered w123
Request for pictures of your lowered w123
Couple days ago I decided to cut my front springs. The rear of the car is kind of low already so I decided to kind of even things up. But I think I took too much off. I chopped out 1.5 coils.
With 205 70 R14 tires, the top of the tire is about a "visual" 1/2 inch below the fender opening/lip.
I think it is kind of low for me... But before I get another set of springs to cut or possibly use the 240D/280E springs, who else has lowered their cars and do you have pictures of it along with the specs of the springs you used?
Thanks.. But I probably will end up keeping it the way it is....
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(07-31-2009, 05:22 PM)winmutt Your tires are to small thats all....
(07-31-2009, 05:22 PM)winmutt Your tires are to small thats all....
I run 225/50 16" on mine, the front looks pretty much like yours... I was worried about clearance at first, but after turning it lock to lock, there was plenty of clearance all the way around, so I am not too worried about it. I know plenty of others have had good luck running 215/55 16" though, so if you're worried about clearance at all, that might be the better way to go.
on second look at your pic, I really like the way that thing is sitting, mine is still way too low in the rear and I will be following Greasy's SLS removal thread w/great interest...If I can get it to ride that much higher, I could leave my heavy ass toolbox in the trunk and have no issues.
My TD after 1 coil from front, 215/50/16's, 5 MM spacers o I could use my stock lugs.
Next time I'd prbably go w/55's or the 225/50's since there is plenty of room around the 215/60's
I have no nubs on my front shims, I guess these are the lowest avail.
Car rides nice, but not as squishy as the 240 on the rough stuff
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Here is an update. I decided of going with 1 coil lopped off. 1 1/2 coil cut makes the car a bit too low for my taste. I tried to keep it there, but in the end it bothered me too much.
The first pic is the car in stock configuration - Notice fender to wheel gap.
Second pic is with 1 1/2 coils cut from the front springs - Thought it was too low.
Third pic is 1 coil cut from the front spring in addition with different wheels. (I didn't take a good pic with the original bunts)
Fourth pic are the spring cuts. First round 1 1/2 coils cut, Second round 1 coil cut. (I gave 1 1/2 coil cut springs to 606Power. Hopefully he'll post up pics of his ride with them.)
Fifth pic are the two cut springs compared to the stock.
I have the 1 nub stock pads on my springs
(see pics 6-8)
looks good man!
I hope this attachment works.
Ok I installed 240D front springs with the one nub pads the 300D had. since I did the 4-speed swap the nose was riding way too high. made the front end wander at higher speeds, especially with 4 people.
with the front end high it threw out the geometry of the syspention.
Charlie
Looks good Charlie, the 240 springs did the trick. What size tires are you running?
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(10-17-2009, 03:42 AM)DeliveryValve Looks good Charlie, the 240 springs did the trick. What size tires are you running?
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(10-17-2009, 03:42 AM)DeliveryValve Looks good Charlie, the 240 springs did the trick. What size tires are you running?
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This from over on Peach Parts. some of you might remembr this car, OLBRENNER had it, since sold it and moved on to bigger and better things. and hasn`t posted in a year.
This thread is "Verdict Cutting Springs" and a few mor pictures of the car and what he did to the radical drop.
www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=222645
Charlie
I would disagree, Especially when you look at a trophy truck!
I think he's saying by going to low you will loose your uptravel and it will ride like crap because it will hit the bumpstops all the time.
I really like how my setup is. I'll make it up your way one day and take you for a ride.
(03-17-2011, 03:50 PM)dieselboy I think he's saying by going to low you will loose your uptravel and it will ride like crap because it will hit the bumpstops all the time.
I really like how my setup is. I'll make it up your way one day and take you for a ride.
(03-17-2011, 03:50 PM)dieselboy I think he's saying by going to low you will loose your uptravel and it will ride like crap because it will hit the bumpstops all the time.
I really like how my setup is. I'll make it up your way one day and take you for a ride.
(03-17-2011, 03:50 PM)dieselboy I think he's saying by going to low you will loose your uptravel and it will ride like crap because it will hit the bumpstops all the time.
I really like how my setup is. I'll make it up your way one day and take you for a ride.
(03-17-2011, 03:50 PM)dieselboy I think he's saying by going to low you will loose your uptravel and it will ride like crap because it will hit the bumpstops all the time.
I really like how my setup is. I'll make it up your way one day and take you for a ride.
ill take some more tomorrow. Im driving 350miles to San Louis Obispo so ill clean it all up and take some.
old pics
to low at first lol
Air bump or progressive bumpstops!
Not the best shot, But I cut 2 coils and it rides/handles fantastic
(03-30-2011, 11:04 AM)winmutt Speaking of riding on bumps ^^^^^
(03-30-2011, 11:04 AM)winmutt Speaking of riding on bumps ^^^^^
1.5 coils cut in front, photo in signature
WOW. That wagon is BEAUTIFUL!
(06-15-2011, 12:38 AM)Captain America WOW. That wagon is BEAUTIFUL!
(06-15-2011, 12:38 AM)Captain America WOW. That wagon is BEAUTIFUL!
Where did they get the smooth grill?
RonB, where did you get the body kit on the first 4dr? not the brabus, the one in your first post.
(08-02-2011, 02:02 PM)randomdude RonB, where did you get the body kit on the first 4dr? not the brabus, the one in your first post.
(08-02-2011, 02:02 PM)randomdude RonB, where did you get the body kit on the first 4dr? not the brabus, the one in your first post.
does anyone know where to get a mild kit close to that?