99 Mercedes C43 AMG

[D&W]

*** please delete, i have 2 build threads you can close this ***

[D&W]

Cheers socale320 and SD202 for lowering the rear of the C43 on Saturday. Stoked on how she's sitting you guys killed it, wish I had all those tools and knowhow

1 coil off the rear, no rubbing even with 2 big dudes in the back. I would say it came down 2" with 1 coil.

Front will come down shortly.

Prior


After

[D&W]

again , awesome work and awesome car mate.

cheers, was a good project painting, happy with the results. just hope it doesn't stone chip too easily now!

hope your car is going well

[Bystrov]

again , awesome work and awesome car mate.

[D&W]

Wow nice job on the paint! looks brand spankin new

thanks! pretty happy with how its looking now, just need to lower it some and condition the leather, then its basically done

now im just wondering if I should get the resonator cut out

[discoduck]

Wow nice job on the paint! looks brand spankin new

[D&W]

spent some time finishing up the bumper... whole top part needed re-painting due to stone chips

sanded and masked up



primed - 4 coats



600 grit wetsand the primer


4 coats of colour




5 coats of clear





Now the comparison - when i bought it vs. after i cleaned it up

[D&W]

very nice car looks like you are bringing it together nicely.

not a chrome fan even on these flat merc wheels, but should look quite nice when done!

don't forget to make it LOUD

haha. I would like to hear one of these in person with no resonator

im not opposed to a bit of noise. it sounds great stock when you floor it but a bit more depth is always good

[simsima325]

very nice car looks like you are bringing it together nicely.

not a chrome fan even on these flat merc wheels, but should look quite nice when done!

don't forget to make it LOUD

[D&W]

I have 225 40 r18 in 9.75" rear wheels and looks good, not too much stretch but looks good in my opinion, I think in 9,5" 225 40 is a good choice

Thanks. I will look into it. that way i could run 225/40 all the way round. I def want it to just be subtle. I've never heard of a 9.75" rim before crazy

Just picked the car up today had the AC looked at before summer and had it recharged. hope it continues to work well through the heat

[a3 german]

I have 225 40 r18 in 9.75" rear wheels and looks good, not too much stretch but looks good in my opinion, I think in 9,5" 225 40 is a good choice

[D&W]

Good to see you over here man. Hope you get her lowered soon.

Yep!

I'm working on getting the '68 benz lower too. one day they will be done

[SD202]

Good to see you over here man. Hope you get her lowered soon.

[D&W]

really nice daily

what's your plan for the stance part of the game?

I will def lower it more

I'm thinking of staying with 225/40/18's on the front 18 x 8.5" or maybe a 215

Rears are 18 x 9.5" and i'm thinking of 225/40/18 (i have 255's now) or maybe 235/40

I would assume I will push the rears out a little also, maybe 15mm. depends how low i go i guess

i dont want it to look crazy stretched I just want it to be flush and clean looking

[D&W]

you pretend to keep the mercedes "star" in the hood?

that's one of my doubts also in my car...i like the flat badge, but also like the "star" lol

I am keeping the star for sure