quick question

Demetrios Butch · 07-21-2008, 03:42 PM

hiya can anyone help just lowerd my clk 55 208 with hnr spings and didny see any difference still about 4 inches from top of rim 2 arch handling much improved thou any ideas?

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ashutt · 07-21-2008, 04:19 PM

It is somewhat unclear on what you are asking but I will take a guess at your questions. First, the H&R springs for the CLK55 should lower the car considerably (possibly 2 inches up front and 1.75 inches in the rear). The bump pads that sit on top of the springs make a significant difference as well.

I would confirm that you have the correct H&R springs for your CLK55. If you do then purchase thinner bump pads. The hassle is that you have to remove the springs again to swap out the pads.

My H&R springs give me only "1 pinky finger" gap between the tire and the rim, which is on the almost to low side. Good luck

Demetrios Butch · 07-21-2008, 04:48 PM

sorry for not being speccific was still at work but this is bugging me sohad 2 find many out thanx 4 the repply. my car is a 2000 avantguard on original 18s springs are correct according to the box and they whent on just fine slightly shorter than my originals but i can still fit 2 fingers between tire and arch only fitted them on friday do they take time to settle?

AMGOODNESS · 07-21-2008, 05:46 PM

all springs take time to settle. give it a few weeks and if you still dont see a difference you will need to put in thinner pads like previously suggested. my coilovers took a couple of weeks to fully settle. we had to adjust them twice.

ashutt · 07-21-2008, 06:06 PM

Very true. Good point on the springs settling. They will continue to drop of the next 1.5 months. I wouldn't change anything yet as a one finger final distance is very possible for you.

Demetrios Butch · 07-22-2008, 03:46 AM

many thanx realy appreciate it you put my mind to rest a bit il keep you informed thanx again.

Demetrios Butch · 07-24-2008, 04:14 PM

How u all doing i know i was told to wait a bit but i tried to get my hands on some 1 bump pads and found they are not available for a clk 55 so in turn i got some that are for a clk 430 part no 2103210184 im prity sure theyl go on but need a bit of reassurance and alsso my local dealership said the front and rear are the same is that true? just want to make sure before i take it all apart again. 19 on the way also il get some pix up when i got them on and my car dosent look like its on stilts

07-21-2008, 04:19 PM	#2
ashutt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 373 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG & Range Rover Sport Supercharged	It is somewhat unclear on what you are asking but I will take a guess at your questions. First, the H&R springs for the CLK55 should lower the car considerably (possibly 2 inches up front and 1.75 inches in the rear). The bump pads that sit on top of the springs make a significant difference as well. I would confirm that you have the correct H&R springs for your CLK55. If you do then purchase thinner bump pads. The hassle is that you have to remove the springs again to swap out the pads. My H&R springs give me only "1 pinky finger" gap between the tire and the rim, which is on the almost to low side. Good luck __________________ 2001 CLK 55 AMG 19" Moven C16 Rims Eagle F1 DS-D3 Tires (235/35ZR19 and 265/30/ZR19) H&R Springs Bilstein Sport Shocks Rear K-Mac kit Slotted/Cross Drilled Front Rotors StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Lines ATE Type 200 Brake Fluid Green Filters SpeedTuningUSA ECU Upgrade (6500 redline & removed speed limitation of 155 mph) Auto Meter Digital Pro Shift System (Level 2) Dynoed Power: (303/Wheels & 364/Crank)

07-21-2008, 06:06 PM	#5
ashutt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 373 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG & Range Rover Sport Supercharged	Very true. Good point on the springs settling. They will continue to drop of the next 1.5 months. I wouldn't change anything yet as a one finger final distance is very possible for you. __________________ 2001 CLK 55 AMG 19" Moven C16 Rims Eagle F1 DS-D3 Tires (235/35ZR19 and 265/30/ZR19) H&R Springs Bilstein Sport Shocks Rear K-Mac kit Slotted/Cross Drilled Front Rotors StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Lines ATE Type 200 Brake Fluid Green Filters SpeedTuningUSA ECU Upgrade (6500 redline & removed speed limitation of 155 mph) Auto Meter Digital Pro Shift System (Level 2) Dynoed Power: (303/Wheels & 364/Crank)

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07-21-2008, 04:48 PM	#3
Demetrios Butch Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 4 Drives: clk 55 208	sorry for not being speccific was still at work but this is bugging me sohad 2 find many out thanx 4 the repply. my car is a 2000 avantguard on original 18s springs are correct according to the box and they whent on just fine slightly shorter than my originals but i can still fit 2 fingers between tire and arch only fitted them on friday do they take time to settle?

07-21-2008, 05:46 PM	#4
AMGOODNESS Super Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 613 Drives: 03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels	all springs take time to settle. give it a few weeks and if you still dont see a difference you will need to put in thinner pads like previously suggested. my coilovers took a couple of weeks to fully settle. we had to adjust them twice.

07-22-2008, 03:46 AM	#6
Demetrios Butch Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 4 Drives: clk 55 208	many thanx realy appreciate it you put my mind to rest a bit il keep you informed thanx again.

07-24-2008, 04:14 PM	#7
Demetrios Butch Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 4 Drives: clk 55 208	How u all doing i know i was told to wait a bit but i tried to get my hands on some 1 bump pads and found they are not available for a clk 55 so in turn i got some that are for a clk 430 part no 2103210184 im prity sure theyl go on but need a bit of reassurance and alsso my local dealership said the front and rear are the same is that true? just want to make sure before i take it all apart again. 19 on the way also il get some pix up when i got them on and my car dosent look like its on stilts

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