Time for a little facelift
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Just need the advice and maybe pics. My 04' 545 needs a facelift and I want to start simple. I have style 124s and would like a nice wheel spacer that will take it to the edge of the fender well. Next is the drop, how low to go and go with which springs? Thanks in advance.
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If you're doing it for looks, go for it. If you're doing it to make your car handle better, think again. With the sport package there is a good chance your little facelift will compromise handling more than help.
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since rear offsets are ET32 on your 124s, you could go with a 15mm spacer on each wheel to bring them out to flush with the fenders.
drop will be completely up to you. coilovers you could go with a number of drops since theyre adjustable. eibach prokit gives 1.2" all around, H&R sport 1.3" front 1.2" rear, H&R race 2" all around.
drop will be completely up to you. coilovers you could go with a number of drops since theyre adjustable. eibach prokit gives 1.2" all around, H&R sport 1.3" front 1.2" rear, H&R race 2" all around.
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not to hijack this thread but im also curious.....i have 124's with sport pkg.....if i installed 15mm spacers would it give it a more staggered look? and would it be the same handling/comfort?
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I had the sports suspension and added the Eibach pro kit and 13mm spacers on my 172's.
Looks and handling are at a higher level than before
Looks and handling are at a higher level than before
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='548932' date='Mar 22 2008, 01:30 AM
since rear offsets are ET32 on your 124s, you could go with a 15mm spacer on each wheel to bring them out to flush with the fenders.
drop will be completely up to you. coilovers you could go with a number of drops since theyre adjustable. eibach prokit gives 1.2" all around, H&R sport 1.3" front 1.2" rear, H&R race 2" all around.
drop will be completely up to you. coilovers you could go with a number of drops since theyre adjustable. eibach prokit gives 1.2" all around, H&R sport 1.3" front 1.2" rear, H&R race 2" all around.
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Originally Posted by aresh' post='548934' date='Mar 22 2008, 01:48 AM
not to hijack this thread but im also curious.....i have 124's with sport pkg.....if i installed 15mm spacers would it give it a more staggered look? and would it be the same handling/comfort?
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Originally Posted by juris335' post='549274' date='Mar 22 2008, 07:05 PM
Obvious you know what you are talking about. How did you get so knowledgeable? I enjoy reading your response. Thanks.
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With 15mm and the drop was there any rub? How low can I go? Plus while I have all the knowledge here at the forum, where and what name brand to buy?